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SBI SimplySAVE Credit Card

10X rewards on everyday grocery, dining, movies — great entry card

Entry Level10X RewardsDiningLow Fee
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Joining Fee
₹499 + GST
Annual Fee
₹499 + GST
Reward Rate
10X on dining/grocery/movies/departmental; 1X all others
Lounge Access
None
Forex Markup
3.5%
Fuel Waiver
1% surcharge waiver (up to ₹100/statement)
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Key Features & Benefits
  • 10X Reward Points on dining, grocery, movies & departmental stores (2.5% effective rate)
  • 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on all other eligible spends
  • 2,000 bonus Reward Points welcome benefit (on ₹2,000 spend in 60 days)
  • Annual fee waiver on ₹1L annual spend
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver
  • EMI conversion facility on large purchases
  • Contactless payments enabled
  • Add-on cards for family members
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Welcome & Joining Benefits
  • 2,000 bonus Reward Points on spending ₹2,000 within first 60 days
Milestone Benefits
  • ₹1L annual spend → ₹499 annual fee waived
Pros & Cons

✓ Advantages

  • 10X on grocery & dining — covers India's top two household spend categories
  • Welcome bonus of 2,000 RPs = ₹500 value immediately
  • Very accessible — age 18+, income ₹15,000/month
  • Annual fee waived at just ₹1L (₹8,333/month) — easy for salaried users
  • Good starter card for building credit history

✗ Disadvantages

  • No lounge access
  • 10X only on 4 categories — limited vs SBI Cashback card
  • 1X on all other spends is very low
  • 3.5% forex
Frequently Asked Questions
What stores qualify as 'departmental stores' for 10X?
Departmental stores typically include Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Big Bazaar, DMart, and similar multi-brand retail outlets. Standalone kirana stores may not qualify. Check SBI Card's current MCC list for exact eligible categories.
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