moolahgeeks is no longer being updated. Our recommendations may be outdated and should not be relied upon. Learn more
| Monthly Spend | ₹5K | ₹10K | ₹20K | ₹50K | ₹100K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Reward Yield | (-0.5%)^ | (-0.1%)^ | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Est. Monthly Reward (₹) | (30) | (10) | 30 | 300 | 475 |
| All-India Rewards Rank* | 196 | 238 | 270 | 204 | 260 |
| Within Bank Rank* | 28 | 37 | 53 | 56 | 60 |
| * Based on est. net reward yield for nearly 400 credit cards in India, for each monthly spending level. Read about how we calculate the net reward yield here.
^The negative figure means at this level of monthly spends, the rewards earned in a year will be worth less than the annual fee. |
|||||
The Max SBI Card gives 1.25% effective reward for all spending at online & retail Landmark Stores (Lifestyle, Home Centre, Max and Spar) and for dining & movies. All other spending earns only 0.25%.
Overall, we estimate you can earn a net reward yield of 0.2-0.6% on monthly spending above ₹20,000 with this card.
The CASHBACK SBI Card is the best credit card for most SBI Card customers. We estimate it offers an average net reward yield of 1.9-2.3% on all your spending.
The SBI Unnati Credit Card is the best entry level card, if you spend less than ₹10,000 . It offers a net reward yield of 0.3-1.1% with this card on all your spending.
Our list of the best credit cards in India, at every spending level and from every bank, is here. You can find a detailed discussion of our methodology here.
| Card | Max SBI Card |
|---|---|
| Card Type | Reward |
| Reward Features | 5 Rewards / ₹100 on: – Online & Retail Landmark Stores (Lifestyle, Home Centre, Max and Spar) – Dining – Movies 1 Rewards / ₹100 on all other retail spends |
| Milestone Rewards | 16,000 Reward Points worth ₹4,000 on annual spends up to ₹2 Lacs |
| Other Rewards | Nil |
| Rewards Redemption Fee | ₹99 |
| Reward Caps | Unlimited |
| Preferred Redemption Method | Redeem at Lifestyle, Home Centre and Max Stores 1RP= ₹0.25 |
| Card | Max SBI Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Joining Fee | ₹499 + Taxes | |
| Annual Fee | ₹499 + Taxes | |
| Min. Annual Credit Card Spend for Fee Waiver |
N/A | |
| Income Criteria | Salaried | N/A |
| Self-employed | N/A | |
| Supplementary Card Fee | Free | |
| Interest Rate | 42.00% | |
| Foreign Currency Markup | 3.50% | |
| Cash Advance Charge | 2.50% with a minimum of ₹500 | |
Questions? Suggestions? See a mistake? Write to us!
Our analysis of 100s of flights shows that miles from international airlines are worth much less in India that they are globally, between 16-54% less. Their value in India is between ₹0.50/mile for the Etihad to ₹0.80/mile for BA & SQ.
2 Free Movie / Stream / Play / Events / Sports / Activities tickets up to ₹250 each and ₹100 off on F&B Spends on BookMyShow tickets.
8 reward points / ₹400 on bill payments & education and 1 point on all other spends. Fuel surcharge waiver of up to ₹100 per month.
