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Sapphiro vs SBI ELITE – Full comparison

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Forex costs are a key difference

Key differences

Best forex SBI ELITE 1.99%
Lowest fee Sapphiro ₹3,500
Best lounge Sapphiro 16/year lounge

Spend context

At ₹50k/month spend:

  • Sapphiro: ~₹250/month at base rate
  • SBI ELITE: Base earn not clearly specified

Approximate, based on base rates (before caps).

Sapphiro ICICI SBI ELITE SBI
Lounge Access
Domestic lounge visits
4/quarter vs 6/year
4/quarter 6/year
International lounge visits
Only available for Sapphiro
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
₹3,500 vs ₹4,999
₹3,500 ₹4,999
Joining fee
₹6,500 vs ₹4,999
₹6,500 ₹4,999
Fee waiver spend
No difference
₹6,00,000 ₹6,00,000
Rewards
Points per ₹100
No difference
2 pts 2 pts
Point cash value
Only available for Sapphiro
₹0.25 Check issuer

Notes

  • Some data has low confidence — verify with the issuer before relying on it.
  • Card benefits change frequently. Always verify current terms on the issuer's official website or app before applying.
Important

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