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SBI Card MILES

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Quick facts

SBI Card MILES

Top reward6X reward points
Annual fee₹1,499
Min income₹35,000/mo

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✈️Travel & Miles
SBI Card · Platinum tier

SBI Card MILES

Dedicated travel earn card below ELITE tier.

Key Benefits

Travel: 6X reward pointsOther spends: 1X reward pointsAnnual fee waiver at ₹3,00,000 yearly spendWelcome bonus up to ₹2,000

Realistic net value (moderate user)

₹3,290/year

Annual fee

₹1,499

Issuer headline rate: 6X reward points — see calculator for caps

After ₹1,499 fee & ₹630 forex. Based on ₹40,000/mo spend.

Age 21–60From ₹35,000/mo incomeUnsecured
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12,400 users matched · Verified 2026-06-25

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Our transparency commitment

✓ Reward caps shown in absolute ₹ — not just "5% cashback"

✓ Exclusions listed upfront — fuel, EMI, rent, wallet

✓ Point conversions with conservative ₹/point rates

Rates, fees, and eligibility notes are sourced from public issuer information and may contain errors. Always verify on the bank's website before applying.

All Benefits

Rewards, lounge rules, fee perks, and extras — sourced from public issuer information.

  • Travel: 6X reward points
  • Other spends: 1X reward points
  • Travel-centric rewards
  • Miles on travel spends
  • Partner offers
  • Annual fee waiver at ₹3,00,000 yearly spend
  • Welcome bonus up to ₹2,000
  • Best for: Dedicated travel earn below ELITE tier

Source: SBI Card MILES T&Cs

✈️Travel & Miles

Flights, hotels, zero forex options

UPI rewards (credit on UPI)

UPI credit not supported

Visa/Mastercard — UPI credit not supported.

UPI credit uses RuPay-linked cards on apps like GPay, PhonePe, and Paytm. Rates and exclusions follow issuer MITC — verify before relying on UPI for rewards.

Reward Structure

Source: SBI Card MILES T&Cs

Travel

6X reward points

Other spends

1X reward points

Excluded categories (no rewards)

FuelRentWalletEMI

Fee waiver at

₹3,00,000 annual spend

What You Actually Earn (in ₹)

Absolute INR estimates based on your spends. Caps and exclusions applied — no marketing fluff.

Gross rewards / year

₹3,920

Before fees & forex

Costs / year

₹630

Fee ₹0 + forex ₹630

Net value / year

₹3,290

0.69% effective return on spend

Points earned (all categories)

≈ 640 pts/mo (7,680 pts/yr) before caps · at ₹0.25/pt that's ~₹160/mo (~₹1,920/yr) in reward value

Category-wise breakdown

Travel & flights

Spend ₹5,000/mo · 9 pts per ₹150 spend

₹900/year

₹75/mo

₹5,000 → 300 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹75/mo

300 pts/mo (3,600 pts/yr) × ₹0.25/pt ₹75/mo

All other eligible spends

Spend ₹25,500/mo · 2 pts per ₹150 spend

₹1,020/year

₹85/mo

₹25,500 → 340 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹85/mo

340 pts/mo (4,080 pts/yr) × ₹0.25/pt ₹85/mo

Fee waiver likely: Your ₹4,80,000/yr spend exceeds the ₹3,00,000 waiver threshold.

Estimates assume eligible spends only (exclusions per issuer T&Cs apply). Point values use typical redemption rates — actual value varies by redemption choice. Bank approval and reward crediting is at issuer discretion.

Best for

  • Dedicated travel earn below ELITE tier

Points → INR Conversion Guide

Marketing says "10X points" — here's what that actually means in your pocket.

travel9 pts per ₹150 spend

You spend

₹10,000

You earn

600 pts

Worth ≈

₹150

@ ₹0.25/point

all2 pts per ₹150 spend

You spend

₹10,000

You earn

133 pts

Worth ≈

₹33.33

@ ₹0.25/point

Redemption reality: Point value varies — cashback redemption is typically lower than travel partner transfers. We use a conservative ₹0.25/pt in calculations.

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Fees & Charges — Full Disclosure

All amounts in INR. Everything that can reduce your net value.

Joining fee

Charged in first year

₹1,499

Annual / renewal fee

Waived on ₹3,00,000 annual spend

₹1,499

Forex markup

3.5% on international transactions

Finance charges

≈3.5–3.75% per month (42–45% p.a.) if you revolve balance — pay in full to avoid

Late payment fee

₹400–₹1,300 depending on statement balance — always pay on time

Reward redemption fee

Usually ₹0 for cashback cards; points cards may have ₹99+ redemption fee

Example: moderate user net math

Gross rewards+ ₹1,920
Signup bonus (year 1)+ ₹2,000
Annual fee− ₹0
Forex cost− ₹630
Net annual value₹3,290

Eligibility Snapshot

Public criteria from SBI Card MILES T&Cs. Bank makes final decision.

Minimum age21–60 years
Min income (salaried)₹35,000/mo
Min income (self-employed)₹4,20,000/year
Employment acceptedsalaried, self employed
Credit historyNo minimum stated
CIBIL checkBank checks at application — CardHungry never pulls your score
Secured optionUnsecured card only
Card tierPlatinum — premium benefits tier

Important: These are indicative eligibility bands from issuer websites. Actual approval depends on the bank's internal score, existing relationship, and current portfolio policy. CardHungry shows bands, not guarantees.

FAQ

How much can I actually earn with SBI Card MILES?+

At moderate spend (₹40,000/mo), gross rewards are about ₹1,920/year. After the ₹1,499 annual fee, net value is approximately ₹3,290/year. Use the calculator above to model your own spends.

What is the minimum income for SBI Card MILES?+

₹35,000/month for salaried applicants (indicative — bank decides).

What spends do NOT earn rewards?+

Fuel, Rent, Wallet, EMI.

Does CardHungry pull my CIBIL score?+

No. We use public eligibility criteria only. The bank will check CIBIL when you apply.

How do I get the annual fee waived?+

Spend ₹3,00,000 in a calendar year to get the ₹1,499 renewal fee reversed.

Approval estimate based on public eligibility criteria. Indicative only. Not a guarantee of approval.