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SBI Card PRIME

Mid-premium all-rounder — strong grocery/dining rewards with lounge & vouchers

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Joining Fee
₹2,999 + GST
Annual Fee
₹2,999 + GST
Reward Rate
10X on grocery/dining/movies/departmental; 20X on utility SIs; 2 RP/₹100 others
Lounge Access
8 domestic/year + international via Priority Pass
Forex Markup
3.5%
Fuel Waiver
1% surcharge waiver
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Key Features & Benefits
  • 20X Reward Points on utility bill standing instructions (5% effective rate)
  • 10X Reward Points on grocery, dining, movies & departmental stores (2.5%)
  • 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on all other eligible spends
  • 8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year
  • 2 international lounge visits via Priority Pass per year
  • Complimentary Trident Privilege Red Tier membership
  • Annual spend vouchers worth ₹8,000 in e-gift cards on milestones
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver
  • Annual fee waiver on ₹3L annual spend
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Welcome & Joining Benefits
  • E-gift voucher worth ₹3,000 from Yatra / Bata / Pantaloons / Shoppers Stop / Aditya Birla Fashion
Milestone Benefits
  • ₹50K quarterly spend → ₹1,000 e-gift voucher (up to ₹4,000/year)
  • ₹3L annual spend → Annual fee waived
  • ₹5L annual spend → ₹4,000 additional e-gift vouchers
Pros & Cons

✓ Advantages

  • 20X on utility standing instructions — great for electricity/gas bill payers
  • 10X on grocery + dining — covers two of India's biggest spend categories
  • Annual vouchers worth up to ₹8,000 offset the ₹2,999 fee
  • Annual fee waiver at just ₹3L spend — very achievable
  • Priority Pass for international travel

✗ Disadvantages

  • 3.5% forex — not suitable for international spending
  • Priority Pass limited to 2 international visits/year
  • Reward Points expire after 2 years
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as 'utility standing instruction' for 20X?
Utility bill payments set up as standing instructions (auto-debit) on your PRIME card — electricity, gas, water, landline, mobile postpaid — earn 20X Reward Points. One-time bill payments may not qualify; auto-pay setup required.
How do I get the e-gift voucher milestones?
SBI automatically tracks quarterly spends. On crossing ₹50,000 in a quarter, a ₹1,000 e-gift voucher is issued via SMS/email within 15 days from top brands like Yatra, Bata, Shoppers Stop, and Pantaloons.
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