SBI SimplySave Credit Card

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The SBI SimplySave Credit Card, once a popular choice for offline spending, is an entry-level rewards card from SBI that has seen better days. In the past, this card was a go-to for those looking to earn reward points on their everyday purchases. However, with the emergence of more competitive cashback credit cards and some recent devaluations, its popularity has waned. Despite this, the SBI SimplySave Credit Card still holds value, especially for those who frequently shop on popular online and offline stores. It remains a useful option for taking advantage of SBI’s instant discount offers on major platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, and Myntra. It’s important to note that the SBI Cashback Credit Card does not qualify for these instant discount offers, making the SimplySave card a preferred choice for many online shoppers. Additionally, this card is available on the Rupay payment network, allowing it to be used for UPI payments as well.

Features and Benefits

Features and benefits available in this credit card

Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Utility Bills
Insurance
NPS
Education
Government Payment
Fuel
Rent
Giftcards
Jewellery
Wallet Load
Rewards on EMI
Welcome Bonus
Travel
Dining
Shopping
Interest

Joining and Renewal Benefits

Joining Benefits

  • 2,000 bonus Reward Points on spending Rs.2,000 or more in first 60 days of card issuance. This benefit is only applicable on payment of Joining Fee.

Renewal Benefits

  • No renewal benefits

Cashback and Rewards

  • Accelarated Rewards: 10 Reward Points per Rs 150 spent on Dining, Movies, Departmental Stores and Grocery Spends (=1.66% Valueback)
  • Base Rewards: 1 Reward Point per Rs. 150 spent on other spend categories
    (4 Reward Points = Rs. 1; 0.17% Valueback)
  • Online and Offline Discount Offers: SBI Credit Cards’ instant discount offers on online and offline shops are very frequent. SBI SimplySave Credit Card is eligible for such instant discount offers.

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

1% fuel surcharge waiver for each transaction between Rs 500 & Rs 3000 (exclusive of GST, wherever applicable, & all other charges)

Forex Mark-up Fee

3.5% plus GST (4.13%)

Joining and Renewal Benefits

Joining Benefits

  • 2,000 bonus Reward Points on spending Rs.2,000 or more in first 60 days of card issuance. This benefit is only applicable on payment of Joining Fee.

Renewal Benefits

  • No renewal benefits

Cashback and Rewards

  • Accelarated Rewards: 10 Reward Points per Rs 150 spent on Dining, Movies, Departmental Stores and Grocery Spends (=1.66% Valueback)
  • Base Rewards: 1 Reward Point per Rs. 150 spent on other spend categories
    (4 Reward Points = Rs. 1; 0.17% Valueback)
  • Online and Offline Discount Offers: SBI Credit Cards’ instant discount offers on online and offline shops are very frequent. SBI SimplySave Credit Card is eligible for such instant discount offers.

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

1% fuel surcharge waiver for each transaction between Rs 500 & Rs 3000 (exclusive of GST, wherever applicable, & all other charges)

Forex Mark-up Fee

3.5% plus GST (4.13%)

Reward Redemption

Reward points can be redeemed against Amazon Pay Giftcard at 1 Reward Point = Rs.0.25 value. You get Amazon Pay Giftcard of Rs.500 denomination against 2000 reward points. However, there is a Reward Redemption Fee of Rs.117 including GST. So, it is advisable to accumulate good amount of points and then only redeem it. Reward redemption fee will remain same irrespective of no. of reward points you are redeeming. There are many other redemption options in SBI Card rewards catalogue but are not so valuable.

  • SBI Credit Cards Reward Catalogue. You can redeem reward points to get the products and gift cards available in this reward catalogue. https://bit.ly/3XqVVss

Fee and Charges

Think of these as small investments to keep your credit card running smoothly.

Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 589
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 589
Annual Spend Target
for Renewal Fee Waiver (INR)
₹ 100000

Pros

Aspects that make this credit card amazing.

  • SBI’s instant discount offers on online shopping sites and even offline stores are very frequent. This credit card is eligible for such discounts
  • Reward points can be redeemed against Amazon Pay gift card which has good acceptability even outside Amazon.

Cons

Aspects this credit card lacks.

  • Valueback rates are very low if compared with other popular credit cards with similar fee.
  • There is Rs.99 + GST rewards points redemption charge (Rs.117 including GST). This is very high on such a low reward rate.

Spend Categories with No Cashback / Rewards

No reward points on following

  • Fuel
  • Cash Advance
  • Flexipay (EMI)

Add-on Cards

  • You can get upto 3 complimentary Add-on credit cards

Eligibility Criteria

  • For residence of India only
  • Age: 21 years and above
  • Income : Rs.25,000 per month (Rs.3 Lacs per annum)

Upcoming Changes

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Reward Value
(2)
Lifestyle Benefits
(1)
Ease of Reward Redemption
(3)
Value for Money
(2)
Customer Service
(3)

The SBI SimplySave Credit Card comes with an annual fee of Rs. 589 (including GST), but its reward rate leaves much to be desired. Additionally, there’s a Rs. 117 (including GST) fee for redeeming rewards, further diminishing its appeal for everyday spending. Given the fee, there are other credit cards available that offer better rewards and overall value. However, the card does have a redeeming feature: frequent instant discount offers from SBI. These offers can provide significant savings, making the card a decent option to keep on hand, even if it’s not your primary card for regular expenses.

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(3.6/5)
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ Rs.590
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Base Reward Rate
12%
Accelerated Reward Rate
12%
(3.6/5)
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Additional Details...
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ Rs.590
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Base Reward Rate
12%
Accelerated Reward Rate
12%
Full Details
(3.8/5)
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 589
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 589
Base Reward Rate
1%
Accelerated Reward Rate
7%
(3.8/5)
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Additional Details...
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 589
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 589
Base Reward Rate
1%
Accelerated Reward Rate
7%
Full Details
(4/5)
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Base Reward Rate
0.5%
Accelerated Reward Rate
5%
(4/5)
Categories:
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Additional Details...
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Base Reward Rate
0.5%
Accelerated Reward Rate
5%
Full Details
(4/5)
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 1770
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 1770
Base Reward Rate
1%
Accelerated Reward Rate
7.5%
(4/5)
Categories:
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Additional Details...
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 1770
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 1770
Base Reward Rate
1%
Accelerated Reward Rate
7.5%
Full Details
(2.6/5)
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Base Reward Rate
0.5%
Accelerated Reward Rate
6%
(2.6/5)
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Additional Details...
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Base Reward Rate
0.5%
Accelerated Reward Rate
6%
Full Details
(3.2/5)
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Base Reward Rate
0.2%
Accelerated Reward Rate
4%
(3.2/5)
Categories:
Cashback
Reward Points
Airmiles
Airport Lounge
Additional Details...
Joining fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Renewal fee
(INR including GST)
₹ 590
Base Reward Rate
0.2%
Accelerated Reward Rate
4%
Full Details

Domestic Airport Lounge Access

Not Available

International Airport Lounge Access

Not Available

Airport Spa Access

Not Available

Airport Meet & Greet Service

Not Available

Railway Lounge

Available

Movie Tickets

Not Available

Dining Benefit

Not Available

Golf

Available

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