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PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE vs SBI SimplySAVE

Honest side-by-side comparison of PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE, SBI SimplySAVE — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE

SBI Card

SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

Your adjusted comparison

Feature

SBI Card

PhonePe PURPLE

6521 1041 3255 9156

Valid thru

12/28

Card holder

PHONEPE SBI CARD PURPL

Customer service

SBI Card · 1800-XXX-XXXX

Authorized signature

CVV•••

PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE

Top reward: 3%

Annual fee: ₹499

Min income: ₹25,000/mo

Property of SBI Card. If found, return to nearest branch. Not valid unless signed.

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PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE

SBI Card

SBI Card

SimplySAVE

6521 4067 -759 780

Valid thru

12/28

Card holder

SBI SIMPLYSAVE

Customer service

SBI Card · 1800-XXX-XXXX

Authorized signature

CVV•••

SBI SimplySAVE

Top reward: 10 RP/₹100

Annual fee: ₹499

Min income: ₹18,000/mo

Property of SBI Card. If found, return to nearest branch. Not valid unless signed.

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SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹499₹499
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹1,00,000/yr spendNo waiver published
Min income₹25,000/mo₹18,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹3,441/yr₹2,751/yr
Online shopping₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr) · issuer max ₹750/mo
Groceries (offline)₹5,000 → 500 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹125.00/mo (₹1,500/yr)
Dining & delivery₹3,500 → 350 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹87.50/mo (₹1,050/yr)
Fuel₹3,000 → 300 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹75/mo (₹900/yr)
Utilities & bills₹1,225 × 3% = ₹36.75/mo (₹441/yr) · issuer max ₹750/mo
Top reward rate3%10 RP/₹100
Primary reward cap₹750 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsEarns: 3% on PhonePe app spends (1% base on other UPI apps) · cap 250 pts/mo insurance + 750 pts/mo other PhonePe spendsEarns: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible spends (base rate) · cap Per SBI monthly caps
Key exclusionsFuel · Wallet top-ups · Rent · EMI · Cash advanceEMI · Rent · Wallet
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500₹2,000

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Cap-aware split: ~₹6,101/yr combined NAV (₹2,660 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE leads SBI SimplySAVE by about ₹690/yr in estimated net value.

Spend assumptions for this table

Moderate user spend profile · ₹31,000/mo

₹31,000/month total spend — typical India user

Online ₹8,000 · Groceries ₹5,000 · Other ₹4,000 · Dining ₹3,500 · Bills ₹3,500

PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE vs SBI SimplySAVE comparison table
FeaturePhonePe SBI Card PURPLE

SBI Card

SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹499₹499
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹1,00,000/yr spendNo waiver published
Min income₹25,000/mo₹18,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹3,441/yr₹2,751/yr
Online shopping₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr) · issuer max ₹750/mo
Groceries (offline)₹5,000 → 500 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹125.00/mo (₹1,500/yr)
Dining & delivery₹3,500 → 350 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹87.50/mo (₹1,050/yr)
Fuel₹3,000 → 300 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹75/mo (₹900/yr)
Utilities & bills₹1,225 × 3% = ₹36.75/mo (₹441/yr) · issuer max ₹750/mo
Top reward rate3%10 RP/₹100
Primary reward cap₹750 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsEarns: 3% on PhonePe app spends (1% base on other UPI apps) · cap 250 pts/mo insurance + 750 pts/mo other PhonePe spendsEarns: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible spends (base rate) · cap Per SBI monthly caps
Key exclusionsFuel · Wallet top-ups · Rent · EMI · Cash advanceEMI · Rent · Wallet
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500₹2,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE leads with an estimated ₹3,441/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
SBI SimplySAVE lists a minimum monthly income of ₹18,000.
Does this comparison pull my credit score?
No. CardHungry estimates net value from public fee and reward rules only — no bureau check.

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