SBI ELITE card
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SBI ELITE

Mid-premium SBI card with strong club benefits.

4.4 / 5
Joining fee
₹4,999
Annual fee
₹4,999
Top reward
2%
Min income
₹6,00,000

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The SBI ELITE costs ₹4,999 a year, waived at ₹10,00,000 annual spend. It earns 2% on all spends. These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.

5-year value calculator

How much SBI ELITE actually pays you over time, net of annual fees.

₹50,000

Includes 40% in this card's boost category, 60% general spend.

Annual rewards₹12,000
Annual fee−₹4,999
Welcome bonus (year 1 only)+₹5,000
Fee waiver triggers at ₹10,00,000 annual spend. You're currently at ₹6,00,000. Bump monthly spend to ₹83,334 to clear it.
Cumulative net value
+₹40,005
over 5 years
Year 1
₹12,001
+₹12,001/yr
Year 2
₹19,002
+₹7,001/yr
Year 3
₹26,003
+₹7,001/yr
Year 4
₹33,004
+₹7,001/yr
Year 5
₹40,005
+₹7,001/yr
Year 1 (with bonus)
₹12,001
Year 2+ (steady state)
₹7,001/yr

Estimates use the card's published rates and a 40/60 boost-vs-general split. Real returns vary with how tightly your spend matches each card's boost categories.

What does the SBI ELITE earn?

What you earn back, by category.

Everything else
2%
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Welcome bonus

5,000 bonus reward points + ₹5,000 e-gift voucher

What do you get with the SBI ELITE?

  • 2 reward points per ₹100
  • Free movie tickets (BookMyShow) up to ₹6K/year
  • 6 international + 8 domestic lounge visits/year
  • Trident Privilege Red membership
  • Milestone benefits at ₹3L, ₹4L, ₹5L

Who qualifies for the SBI ELITE?

These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs. Banks frequently approve below the listed income if your credit is healthy.

Min annual income
₹6,00,000
Min credit score
770+
Self-employed
Eligible

What people say about the SBI ELITE

Real answers from readers. No login, and nothing here affects our scores.

SBI ELITE FAQ

›What is the SBI ELITE annual fee?

The annual fee is ₹4,999. It is waived if you spend ₹10,00,000 in a year.

›What does the SBI ELITE earn?

It earns 2% on all spends.

›What income do you need for the SBI ELITE?

The stated minimum income is ₹6,00,000 a year. Banks treat this as a guideline, not a hard cutoff.

›What is the SBI ELITE welcome bonus?

5,000 bonus reward points + ₹5,000 e-gift voucher.

›Are these SBI ELITE figures verified?

These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.