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South Indian Bank

SIB SBI Platinum

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SIB SBI Platinum

A co-branded premium card with Priority Pass lounge access and welcome gift — ideal for business travelers and premium spenders.

Annual fee

₹2,999

Joining fee

₹2,999

Reward type

points

Base reward rate

0.5%

Card network

Visa

Card tier

Premium

Who this card fits

Best suited to applicants with a credit score of roughly 750+ whose spend is concentrated in dining, travel. It's worth the annual fee mainly if your points value clears it.

Rewards & benefits

  • Rewards rate: 0.5% base rate
  • Domestic lounge access: 2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar quarter via the Visa Airport Lounge Access Programme
  • International lounge access: Complimentary Priority Pass membership; usage fee of US$27+VAT per visit applies

Benefits by category

  • 🍽️ Dining & food delivery

    2.5% reward rate

  • 🛒 Groceries

    2.5% reward rate

  • ✈️ Travel

    Priority Pass complimentary membership (US$27/visit fee waived)

  • 🌍 Forex / international spend

    3.5% forex markup on international transactions

Eligibility

  • Minimum credit score: 750
  • Minimum monthly income: ₹50,000
  • Employment: salaried, self-employed
  • Age: 21–60

Fees & charges

  • Foreign currency markup: 3.5%
  • Interest rate: 42% p.a.
  • Fuel surcharge waiver: 1% fuel surcharge waiver on eligible fuel transactions
  • Cash advance charges: 2.5% of the withdrawn amount or ₹300, whichever is higher

Benefits

  • Priority Pass complimentary membership (US$27/visit fee waived)
  • ₹3,000 welcome gift voucher on first payment

Pros

  • + Priority Pass membership included
  • + ₹3K welcome voucher
  • + 10X rewards on partner merchants

Cons

  • − High annual fee (₹2,999)
  • − Fee waiver threshold not disclosed
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