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SBI Card against Fixed Deposit vs SBI SimplyCLICK

Honest side-by-side comparison of SBI Card against Fixed Deposit, SBI SimplyCLICK — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

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Feature
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit credit card

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

SBI SimplyCLICK credit card

SBI SimplyCLICK

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual feeLifetime free₹499
Fee waiver thresholdLifetime freeNo waiver published
Min incomeNot stated₹20,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedFD-backedStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹1,440/yr₹911/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 → 533 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹133.33/mo (₹1,600/yr) · issuer max ₹10,000/mo
Top reward rate80% of FD value10X points
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹10,000 eligible spend/mo
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: 10X Reward Points on dining, movies, department stores & partner spends (eligible channels) · cap Accelerated caps per SBI T&Cs
Key exclusionsNot statedEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet
Bonuses
Signup bonus—₹500

Stack mode (hold both)

Cap-aware split: ~₹1,971/yr combined NAV (₹531 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, SBI Card against Fixed Deposit leads SBI SimplyCLICK by about ₹529/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

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit vs SBI SimplyCLICK comparison table
FeatureSBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

SBI SimplyCLICK

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual feeLifetime free₹499
Fee waiver thresholdLifetime freeNo waiver published
Min incomeNot stated₹20,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedFD-backedStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹1,440/yr₹911/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 → 533 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹133.33/mo (₹1,600/yr) · issuer max ₹10,000/mo
Top reward rate80% of FD value10X points
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹10,000 eligible spend/mo
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: 10X Reward Points on dining, movies, department stores & partner spends (eligible channels) · cap Accelerated caps per SBI T&Cs
Key exclusionsNot statedEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet
Bonuses
Signup bonus—₹500

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit leads with an estimated ₹1,440/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
SBI SimplyCLICK lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.
Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit is secured — useful for thin credit files without a bureau pull at application.
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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