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SBI Pulse

The SBI Pulse credit card caters to a health-conscious lifestyle with gym memberships, NetMeds benefits, and bonus rewards on health and entertainment spending.

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SBI Pulse

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Intro Offer

Noise ColorFit Pulse 2 Max Smartwatch, 1-year FITPASS PRO membership, 1-year Netmeds First membership

Annual Fees

1499

Joining Fees

1499

Reward Rate

2.00 - 10.00 %

RewardMatrix Rating

3.8

Card Overview

The SBI Pulse credit card is designed for individuals who prioritize health and wellness. It offers a unique combination of fitness and health benefits, including gym memberships and discounts on online pharmacies. The card also provides bonus rewards on spending in categories like dining, movies, pharmacies, and sports, making it a suitable option for those who frequently spend in these areas. While the card offers a compelling value proposition for health-focused spending, its rewards program is less competitive for general purchases. The welcome gift of a smartwatch adds immediate value, but the overall benefits may not be as comprehensive as some other credit cards in the market. Ultimately, the SBI Pulse card is a good choice for those who can maximize its health and entertainment benefits and are comfortable with its annual fee. However, individuals seeking a more versatile rewards program or a wider range of benefits might find other cards more suitable.

Intro Offers

#1

Noise ColorFit Pulse 2 Max Smartwatch

Condition: Upon payment of joining fee and card activation.

#2

1-year FITPASS PRO membership

Condition: Upon payment of joining fee and card activation.

#3

1-year Netmeds First membership

Condition: Upon payment of joining fee and card activation.

Fees

Annual Fee

1.5K

Waived off after spending ₹2L

Joining Fee

1.5K

Forex Fee

3.5%

Eligibility

  • #1

    Income

    Minimum annual income of Rs. 2 Lakhs.

  • #2

    Age

    Between 21 and 60 years old.

  • #3

    Residency

    Indian resident.

Reward Points

10%

Total spend in accelerated categories (pharmacy, dining, movies, and sports) in a month

10.00 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent

2%

Total regular spend in a month

2.00 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent

Examples:

  • Spend Rs. 10,000 on regular purchases and earn 200 Reward Points.

  • Spend Rs. 5,000 at a pharmacy and earn 500 Reward Points.

  • Spend Rs. 10,000 on dining and Rs. 5,000 on movies, earning a total of 1,500 Reward Points.

  • Spend Rs. 75,000 on accelerated categories and earn the maximum capped amount of 7,500 Reward Points.

  • Spend Rs. 80,000 on accelerated categories (Rs. 75,000 + Rs. 5,000 exceeding the cap). Earn 7,500 (capped) + 100 (2 points per Rs. 100 on the exceeding Rs. 5,000) = 7,600 Reward Points.

Exclusions:

Balance Transfers

Balance Transfer on EMIs

Cash Advances (Domestic)

Finance Charges

Disputed Transactions

Encash

ATM Withdrawals

Dial a Draft

Fuel Purchases

E-wallet Loading

Flexipay Transactions

Merchant EMIs

Rent Payments

Government Related Transactions

Digital Gaming Platform Spends

Milestones

Milestone #1

Netmeds e-gift voucher

Spend Rs. 4,00,000 or more in a year and receive a Netmeds e-gift voucher worth Rs. 1,500.

Redemptions

No redemption options available for this card.

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ON MONTHLY SPEND
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40KYour monthly expenditure

Total regular spend in a month (₹)

2.00% rewards

Total spend in accelerated categories (pharmacy, dining, movies, and sports) in a month (₹)

10.00% rewards

REWARD POINTS EARNED
0 Reward Points earned per year
POINT REDEMPTION OPTIONS
0 Worth of gift vouchers

OR

0 Worth of statement balance

Lounge Access

Domestic

8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year (2 per quarter).

Condition: Visit limits apply.

International
Does not offer complimentary International Lounge access.

Discounts

Dining
No Dining discounts on this card
Fuel

1% fuel surcharge waiver

Conditions:
  • Transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 4,000.
  • Maximum waiver of Rs. 250 per statement cycle.
Movie
No Movie discounts on this card

Insurance Coverage

INR
1L

fraud liability

INR
50L

air accident

Other Features

EMI Conversion

Flexipay allows conversion of transactions above Rs. 2,500 into EMIs.

Fraud Protection

Fraud liability cover up to Rs. 1 lakh.

Pros & Cons

PROS
  • Health and Wellness Benefits

    Complimentary FITPASS PRO and Netmeds First memberships.

  • Bonus Rewards

    Earn accelerated reward points on dining, movies, pharmacy, and sports spends.

  • Welcome Gift

    Receive a Noise ColorFit Pulse 2 Max Smartwatch upon card activation.

CONS
  • Annual Fee

    Rs. 1,499 annual fee may not be justifiable for all users.

  • Limited Lounge Access

    Only 8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year (2 per quarter).

  • Low Reward Rate on Other Spends

    Only 2 reward points per Rs. 100 spent on non-bonus categories.

Who should get this card

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This card is ideal for individuals who prioritize health and wellness, frequently spend on dining and entertainment, and can utilize the complimentary gym and pharmacy memberships.

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