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Max SBI Card – Benefits, Fees & Eligibility

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Is the Max SBI Card Right for You?

A quick look at who this card is best for, key costs, and things to consider.

The Max SBI Card is best suited for users who prioritize Shopping, Dining, Movies. With a joining fee of ₹499 + GST and a renewal fee of ₹499 + GST, this card is positioned for cardholders who can maximize its benefits to justify the cost. It offers Reward Points as its primary reward mechanism, with a rewards rate of Earn 5 Reward Points per Rs. 100 on Landmark Stores, Dining & Movies; 1 RP per Rs. 100 on other retail..

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Last updated: 1 March 2026

Key Card Details

Joining Fee

₹499 + GST

Renewal Fee

₹499 + GST

Reward Type

Reward Points

Foreign Currency Markup

Not Applicable

Notable Perks

Domestic Lounge Access

Not Applicable

International Lounge Access

Not Applicable

Insurance Coverage

Not Applicable

Spend-Based Waiver

Not Applicable

Movie Benefits

Earn 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent on Movies.

Golf Benefits

Not Applicable

Things to Consider

An annual fee of Rs. 499 + GST is applicable, which might deter some users.

General retail purchases earn fewer reward points compared to specific categories.

Accelerated rewards are primarily limited to specific Landmark Stores, restricting broader benefits.

Last updated: 1 March 2026

Benefits & Features

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Welcome Offer

Get 2,000 bonus reward points, equivalent to INR 500, upon payment of the annual fees.

Rewards Rate

Earn 5 Reward Points per Rs. 100 on Landmark Stores, Dining & Movies; 1 RP per Rs. 100 on other retail.

Reward Type

Reward Points

Reward Redemption

Redeem instantly at Lifestyle, Home Centre, Spar, Max stores or convert to Landmark rewards.

Domestic Lounge Access

Not Applicable

International Lounge Access

Not Applicable

Premium Benefits

Not Applicable

Insurance Coverage

Not Applicable

Movie Benefits

Earn 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent on Movies.

Dining Benefits

Earn 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent on Dining.

Travel Benefits

Not Applicable

Fees & Charges

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Joining Fee

₹499 + GST

Renewal Fee

₹499 + GST

Spend-Based Waiver

Not Applicable

Foreign Currency Markup

Not Applicable

Interest Rates

Not Applicable

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

1% waiver on transactions Rs. 500-3,000, max Rs. 100 per statement cycle.

Cash Advance Charges

Not Applicable

Rewards Redemption Fee

Not Applicable

Pros & Cons

Weigh the advantages and limitations

Pros

Key benefits and features of this card.

Earn accelerated reward points on shopping at Landmark Stores, dining, and movies.

Benefit from substantial milestone rewards, offering up to Rs. 4,000 in value annually.

Enjoy a 1% fuel surcharge waiver, saving on everyday fuel transactions across India.

Receive valuable welcome and renewal bonus reward points, enhancing initial and recurring benefits.

Experience secure and convenient contactless payments with worldwide acceptance at millions of outlets.

Cons

Key drawbacks and limitations of this card.

An annual fee of Rs. 499 + GST is applicable, which might deter some users.

General retail purchases earn fewer reward points compared to specific categories.

Accelerated rewards are primarily limited to specific Landmark Stores, restricting broader benefits.

The card does not explicitly offer lounge access or dedicated travel benefits.

No specific insurance coverage or foreign currency markup details are provided.

Product Details

Comprehensive information about this credit card

Facilitates easy daily purchases with contactless payment technology.

Accepted at over 24 million outlets globally, including 3,25,000 in India.

Offers add-on cards for family members (above 18) with Nil annual fee.

Allows convenient cash withdrawals from over 1 million Visa ATMs worldwide.

Provides Easy Bill Pay facility for utility bill payments.

Convert purchases of Rs. 2,500 or more into easy monthly installments (EMI).

Transfer outstanding balances from other credit cards to Max SBI Card at lower interest rates.

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