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SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

SBI Bank

Last updated: Feb 03, 2026

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Annual Fee

₹4,999

Joining Fee

₹4,999

Forex Fee

1.99%

Lounge Access

10 visits/yr

A premium lifestyle credit card targeted at frequent travellers and high spenders. It delivers accelerated reward points on dining, groceries and departmental store spends, plus complimentary airport lounge access and milestone bonuses to offset the fee.

Features of SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card which makes it unique

Milestone Rewards

Bonus points on achieving specified annual spends

Offsets annual fee for consistent spenders

Competitive milestone structure versus peers

Priority Pass Access

Complimentary international lounge visits via Priority Pass

Improved travel experience

Useful for frequent travellers


Rewards Structure of SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

Dining

accelerated

Restaurants and dining merchants

Reward Rate:5 pts/₹100
Monthly Cap:No explicit cap on dining category

Earn 5x on dining (accelerated earn).

Grocery

accelerated

Grocery and supermarkets

Reward Rate:5 pts/₹100
Monthly Cap:No explicit cap on grocery category

Earn 5x on groceries and departmental store spends.

Other Spends

base

All other merchants excluding excluded categories

Reward Rate:2 pts/₹100
Monthly Cap:No

Standard earn rate on non-bonus categories.

Milestones of SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

Annual Spend Bonus 1

₹3,00,000 : 10,000 bonus reward points

Annual Spend Bonus 2

₹4,00,000 : 10,000 bonus reward points

Fees & Charges of SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

Fee & AmountFee Value
Joining Fee
₹4,999
Annual Fee
₹4,999
Forex Markup Fee
1.99%
Cash Advance Fee
2.5%
Late Payment Fee
₹750
Over Limit Fee
₹500
Returned Payment Fee
₹350
Cash Withdrawal Fee
3%

Renewal Conditions:Waived on meeting the card's specified annual spend threshold as per issuer terms.


Fee Explanation Standard bank charges apply for overdue amounts; fees, rebates and waivers are subject to issuer T&Cs.

Detailed Explanation of SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card Fees

Joining Fee: ₹4,999 + taxes (one-time)

Charged at issuance; may be waived under promotional offers.

Annual Fee: ₹4,999 + taxes (yearly)

Renewal charged each year; waiver subject to issuer spend criteria.

Cash Advance Fee: 2.5% (transaction)

Minimum amount may apply.

Foreign Currency Mark-up: 1.99% (transaction)

Applied on international transactions.

Lounge Access Benefits with SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

international Lounges

silver

Visits per year: 6

Guest access: Yes

Complimentary visits limited per quarter as per issuer policy.

domestic Lounges

silver

Visits per year: 4

Guest access: Yes

Domestic lounge access rules apply per cardholder.

Insurance Coverage with SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

Travel Insurance

Varies

Coverage subject to terms and may have changed; confirm with issuer.

Purchase Protection

Varies

Subject to claim limits and timelines.

Additional Features of SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

Contactless Payments

Tap-to-pay enabled

Add-on Cards

Up to 3 add-on cards allowed

Add-on card issuance subject to issuer rules.

Welcome Bonus with SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

Welcome Bonus: 1,000 reward points
Bonus Conditions: Welcome points credited on registration/activation. Milestone bonuses (e.g., 10,000 points on annual spends of ₹3L and ₹4L) and additional partner credits subject to terms and minimum transfer thresholds.

Application Process for SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

Processing Time

5-7 business days

Online Application

Available

Instant Approval

Not Available

Step-by-Step Process

1

Apply online via Finanjo portal

2

Upload KYC documents

3

Receive verification call

4

Card dispatched within 7 business days

Required Documents for SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

ID Proof

all

Accepted documents:

PAN Aadhaar

Address Proof

all

Accepted documents:

Passport Utility Bill

Income Proof

salaried

Accepted documents:

Payslip Form 16

SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card Merchant Acceptance Network

Domestic Acceptance

Wide coverage across India

International Acceptance

Accepted globally

Online Acceptance

Yes

Payment Technologies

Contactless PaymentsSupported

Mobile Wallet Support:

apple paygoogle paysamsung payphone paypaytmamezon pay

Excluded Merchants

crypto exchangesgambling

Eligibility Criteria for SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

Quick Eligibility Check

Minimum Age

21+

Credit Score

700+

Citizenship

Indian only

Income Requirements

Salaried Applicants

₹30,000

Minimum annual income

Self-Employed Applicants

₹40,000

Minimum annual income

Who Can Apply

Important Conditions

  1. Primary cardholders must complete KYC; PAN and Aadhaar commonly required.

How Approval Is Decided

  • Minimum income ₹30,000/month (salaried)
  • Indian resident
  • Credit score above 700

Pros of SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

  • Strong accelerated rewards on key categories
  • Generous lounge access benefits
  • Milestone bonuses that help offset the annual fee

Cons of SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card

  • High joining and renewal fee
  • Some benefits require activation or registration with partners
  • Insurance and some perks may change per issuer updates

Frequently Asked Questions about SBI ELITE Advantage Credit Card


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