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PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK vs SBI Card PRIME

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

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PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK

SBI Card

SBI Card PRIME

SBI Card

Your adjusted comparison

Feature

SBI Card

PhonePe SELECT BLACK

6521 5463 7182 2897

Valid thru

12/28

Card holder

PHONEPE SBI CARD SELEC

Customer service

SBI Card · 1800-XXX-XXXX

Authorized signature

CVV•••

PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK

Top reward: 10%

Annual fee: ₹1,499

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 SELECT BLACK

SBI Card

SBI Card

PRIME

6521 7272 5159 3769

Valid thru

12/28

Card holder

SBI CARD PRIME

Customer service

SBI Card · 1800-XXX-XXXX

Authorized signature

CVV•••

SBI Card PRIME

Top reward: 5X reward points

Annual fee: ₹2,999

Min income: ₹45,000/mo

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

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SBI Card PRIME

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹1,499₹2,999
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹3,00,000/yr spend₹5,00,000/yr
Min income₹25,000/mo₹45,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹7,350/yr-₹2,339/yr
Online shopping₹8,000 × 5% = ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr) · issuer max ₹1,000/mo
Travel₹3,000 → 120 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹30/mo (₹360/yr)
Utilities & bills₹1,225 × 10% = ₹122.50/mo (₹1,470/yr) · issuer max ₹1,500/mo
Top reward rate10%5X reward points
Primary reward cap₹1,500 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access4 domestic airport lounge visits per year · No minimum spend required for lounge access8 domestic (2/quarter) + 4 international (1/quarter) airport lounge visits/year · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsEarns: 10% on PhonePe app spends (3% base on other UPI apps) · cap 500 pts/mo insurance + 1,500 pts/mo other PhonePe spendsNot supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsFuel · Wallet top-ups · Rent · EMI · Cash advanceFuel · Rent · Wallet · EMI
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹1,500₹3,000

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK leads SBI Card PRIME by about ₹9,689/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 SELECT BLACK vs SBI Card PRIME comparison table
FeaturePhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK

SBI Card

SBI Card PRIME

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹1,499₹2,999
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹3,00,000/yr spend₹5,00,000/yr
Min income₹25,000/mo₹45,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹7,350/yr-₹2,339/yr
Online shopping₹8,000 × 5% = ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr) · issuer max ₹1,000/mo
Travel₹3,000 → 120 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹30/mo (₹360/yr)
Utilities & bills₹1,225 × 10% = ₹122.50/mo (₹1,470/yr) · issuer max ₹1,500/mo
Top reward rate10%5X reward points
Primary reward cap₹1,500 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access4 domestic airport lounge visits per year · No minimum spend required for lounge access8 domestic (2/quarter) + 4 international (1/quarter) airport lounge visits/year · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsEarns: 10% on PhonePe app spends (3% base on other UPI apps) · cap 500 pts/mo insurance + 1,500 pts/mo other PhonePe spendsNot supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsFuel · Wallet top-ups · Rent · EMI · Cash advanceFuel · Rent · Wallet · EMI
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹1,500₹3,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK has the lowest annual fee at ₹1,499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK leads with an estimated ₹7,350/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK lists a minimum monthly income of ₹25,000.
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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