SBI Cashback
The SBI Cashback Card offers 5% cashback on online spends and 1% on offline spends, capped at ₹5,000 per month. It's a good choice for those who primarily shop online.

SBI Cashback
Intro Offer
N/A
Annual Fees
₹999
Joining Fees
₹999
Reward Rate
1.00 - 5.00 %
RewardMatrix Rating
4.5
Card Overview
Intro Offers
No introductory offers available for this card.
Fees
₹999
Waived off after spending ₹2L
₹999
3.5%
Eligibility
- #1
Age
21 to 70 years
- #2
Credit Score
750+ CIBIL Score recommended
- #3
Income
Stable source of income required. Specific income requirements may vary.
- #4
Location
Must reside in India
Reward Points
Total online spends in a statement cycle
5.00 Cashback for every ₹100 spent
Total offline spends in a statement cycle
1.00 Cashback for every ₹100 spent
Examples:
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Spend ₹10,000 online and ₹5,000 offline, earn ₹500 online cashback and ₹50 offline cashback, totaling ₹550 cashback.
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Spend ₹1,00,000 online, earn ₹5,000 online cashback (capped).
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Spend ₹50,000 online and ₹50,000 offline, earn ₹2500 online and ₹500 offline cashback, totaling ₹3000 cashback.
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Spend ₹99 online, earn ₹0 cashback as transactions below ₹100 are excluded.
Exclusions:
Fuel Transactions
Merchant EMI Transactions
Rent Payment
Wallet Loading
Cash Advances
Balance Transfers
Flexipay or Encash Facility
Jewellery Purchases
Educational Transactions
Institutional Transactions
Utilities
Insurance Payments
Gifting
Railway Transactions
Transactions less than ₹ 100
Milestones
No milestones available for this card.
Redemptions
No redemption options available for this card.
Rewards Calculator
Total online spends in a statement cycle (₹)
5.00% rewards
Total offline spends in a statement cycle (₹)
1.00% rewards
Lounge Access
No lounge access available for this card.
Discounts
1% fuel surcharge waiver
- Applicable on transactions between ₹500 and ₹3,000.
- Maximum waiver of ₹100 per statement cycle.
Insurance Coverage
No insurance coverage available on this card.
Other Features
EMI Conversion
Available through Flexipay. Allows conversion of purchases into EMIs with applicable interest rates and processing fees.
Fraud Protection
Lost Card Liability: Cover up to Rs 9 L available for Primary Card Holder. After the receipt of proper notification of the loss by the bank, your subsequent liability is zero. Only the primary cardholder gets the insurance benefits.
Pros & Cons
High Cashback on Online Spends
Earn 5% cashback on most online transactions, a rate that surpasses many other cashback cards.
Automatic Cashback Credit
Cashback is automatically credited to your card account within two days of statement generation, simplifying the rewards process.
Simple Reward Structure
The cashback program is easy to understand and track, making it ideal for those new to credit cards or those who prefer a straightforward rewards system.
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Exclusions
Several categories are excluded from earning cashback, including fuel, rent, utilities, insurance, wallet loads, and more. This limits the card's overall value and may necessitate using other cards for these expenses.
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Annual Fee
The card carries an annual fee of ₹999, which can be waived by spending ₹2 lakh in the previous year. This spending requirement can be challenging given the cashback exclusions.
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No Lounge Access
Unlike some other cashback cards, the SBI Cashback Card does not offer complimentary airport lounge access.
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No Welcome Benefits
The card does not provide any welcome benefits upon joining, despite the annual fee.
Who should get this card
This card is ideal for individuals who frequently make online purchases and want a simple, high-cashback reward structure. If you spend a significant portion of your budget online and are comfortable managing the card's exclusions, the SBI Cashback Card can be a valuable tool for saving money.


