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SELECT vs SBI ELITE – Full comparison

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SELECT source SBI ELITE source

Forex costs are a key difference

Key differences

Best forex SBI ELITE 1.99%
Lowest fee SELECT ₹3,000
Best lounge SELECT 8/year lounge

Spend context

At ₹50k/month spend:

  • SELECT: ~₹500/month at base rate
  • SBI ELITE: Base earn not clearly specified

Approximate, based on base rates (before caps).

SELECT AXIS SBI ELITE SBI
Lounge Access
Domestic lounge visits
2/quarter vs 6/year
2/quarter 6/year
International lounge visits
Only available for SELECT
2/year Varies by variant
Forex / International Use
Forex markup
Source agreement differs — verify both.
3.5% vs 1.99%
3.5% 1.99%
Fees
Annual fee
₹3,000 vs ₹4,999
₹3,000 ₹4,999
Joining fee
₹3,000 vs ₹4,999
₹3,000 ₹4,999
Fee waiver spend
No difference
₹6,00,000 ₹6,00,000
Rewards
Points per ₹100
5 pts vs 2 pts
5 pts 2 pts
Point cash value
Only available for SELECT
₹0.2 Check issuer

Notes

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Important

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