SBI Cashback Credit Card
One of the simplest cashback cards: 5% back on almost all online spending and 1% offline, credited automatically to your next bill.
Rewards and cashback
| Where you spend | You earn | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Online spends (any site or app) | 5% cashback | ₹2,000 a month |
| Offline spends | 1% cashback | ₹2,000 a month |
| Utilities, insurance, fuel, rent, wallet loads, education, jewellery, railways, EMI, gaming, tolls, government | Nothing | – |
- Cashback is credited to your statement in the next billing cycle; nothing to redeem.
- Total cap is ₹4,000 a month (from April 2026).
Benefits
Welcome benefit
- No welcome benefit.
Milestones
- Annual fee waived on ₹2 lakh spend.
Travel and lounges
- No lounge access.
Fuel and forex
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver, up to ₹100 a month.
- Forex markup 3.5%.
Fees and charges
| Joining fee | ₹999 + GST (₹1,179) |
|---|---|
| Annual fee | ₹999 + GST, waived on ₹2 lakh yearly spend |
| Interest | 3.75% a month |
| Forex markup | 3.5% |
GST at 18% applies on fees. Banks change charges from time to time; the bank’s own terms are final.
Who can apply
- Salaried, self-employed or student; SBI Card decides income case by case
You will usually need PAN, Aadhaar or address proof, and income proof (salary slips or ITR). A credit score of 750 or more improves your chances.
Pros and cons
What we like
- 5% online with no merchant list to remember
- Automatic cashback to your bill
- Up to ₹2,000 a month online
Watch out for
- Long list of excluded categories
- ₹999 fee
- No travel benefits
Recent changes
- 1 Apr 2026Monthly cap cut to ₹4,000 (₹2,000 online + ₹2,000 offline); gaming, tolls and government payments excluded.
Frequently asked questions
Does SBI Cashback give 5% on all online spends?
On most of them, up to ₹2,000 cashback a month. Categories like utilities, insurance, rent, wallet loads, education and railways are excluded.
When is SBI Cashback credited?
Automatically to your statement within the next billing cycle.
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Sources: CardAdvisor. Details checked on 22 Oct 2026. For information only, not financial advice; always read the bank’s most important terms (MITC) before applying.
