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SBI ELITE vs SBI Prime – Full comparison

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Forex costs are a key difference

Key differences

Best forex SBI ELITE 1.99%
Lowest fee SBI Prime ₹2,999
Best lounge SBI Prime 8/year lounge

Spend context

At ₹50k/month spend:

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

Approximate, based on base rates (before caps).

SBI ELITE SBI SBI Prime SBI
Lounge Access
Domestic lounge visits
6/year vs 2/quarter
6/year 2/quarter
International lounge visits
Only available for SBI Prime
Varies by variant 4/year
Forex / International Use
Forex markup
Source agreement differs — verify both.
1.99% vs 3.5%
1.99% 3.5%
Fees
Annual fee
₹4,999 vs ₹2,999
₹4,999 ₹2,999
Joining fee
₹4,999 vs ₹2,999
₹4,999 ₹2,999
Fee waiver spend
₹6,00,000 vs ₹3,00,000
₹6,00,000 ₹3,00,000
Rewards
Points per ₹100
No difference
2 pts 2 pts
Point cash value
Only available for SBI Prime
Check issuer ₹0.25

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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