SBI Prime Credit Card
Joining Fee: ₹2,999 + GST
Annual Renewal Fee: ₹2,999 + GST
Category: Reward Points
Welcome Benefits
Gift Voucher: Enjoy a ₹3,000 voucher for brands like Bata, Hush Puppies, Aditya Birla Fashion, Pantaloons, Yatra, or Shoppers Stop upon joining.
Milestone Benefits
Quarterly Voucher: ₹1,000 Pizza Hut e-voucher on spending ₹50,000 per quarter.
Annual Voucher: ₹7,000 e-voucher from Yatra or Pantaloons for annual spending of ₹5 lakh.
Renewal Fee Waiver: Waived for annual spending of ₹3 lakh.
Rewards Program
Earning Points:
10 Reward Points per ₹100 on dining, movies, groceries, and departmental store purchases.
2 Reward Points per ₹100 on other purchases.
20 Reward Points per ₹100 on birthday spends (capped at 2,000 points per year).
Redemption Options
Redeem points for gift vouchers via SBI Card or the SBI mobile app.
Apply points to the card’s outstanding balance.
Value: 1 Reward Point = ₹0.25.
Travel Benefits
Club Vistara Membership: Complimentary Silver Membership.
Airport Lounge Access:
2 domestic lounges per quarter (MasterCard/Visa/American Express).
4 international lounges annually via Priority Pass.
Hotel Discounts:
Up to 15% off at Lalit and F&B hotels (MasterCard only).
Up to 10% off on Hertz and up to 35% off on Avis Car Rentals (Visa only).
Exclusive benefits at 900+ luxurious hotels (Visa only).
Complimentary Tablet Plus membership with VIP hotel benefits (American Express only).
Dining and Movie Benefits
Accelerated Rewards: 5X Reward Points (10 points per ₹100) on movie purchases.
Dining Discounts: Up to 25% off at partner restaurants (American Express only).
Golf Benefits (MasterCard Variant)
Complimentary Rounds: 4 rounds of green fees.
Discounts: Up to 50% off on golf games.
Golf Lessons: 1 free lesson per month.
Insurance Benefits
Air Accident Cover: ₹50 lakh.
Fraud Liability Cover: ₹1 lakh, valid from 48 hours before up to 7 days after reporting a lost card.
Zero Liability Protection
Fraud Protection: No liability for unauthorized transactions if the card is reported lost or stolen promptly.
Summary
The SBI Card Prime is a more affordable alternative to the SBI ELITE Card, ideal for those whose shopping and travel expenses are substantial but who wish to avoid a high annual fee. With a reasonable annual fee of ₹2,999, the SBI Card Prime provides solid benefits and rewards, making it a suitable choice for budget-conscious individuals.