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SBI SimplySAVE vs Standard Chartered Smart Card

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

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SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

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Feature
SBI SimplySAVE credit card

SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

Standard Chartered Smart Card credit card

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹499₹499
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹18,000/mo₹30,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹2,751/yr₹2,831/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
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)—
Top reward rate10 RP/₹1002% cashback
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsEarns: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible spends (base rate) · cap Per SBI monthly capsNot supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹2,000—

Stack mode (hold both)

Cap-aware split: ~₹4,672/yr combined NAV (₹1,841 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Standard Chartered Smart Card leads SBI SimplySAVE by about ₹80/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 SimplySAVE vs Standard Chartered Smart Card comparison table
FeatureSBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹499₹499
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹18,000/mo₹30,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹2,751/yr₹2,831/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
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)—
Top reward rate10 RP/₹1002% cashback
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsEarns: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible spends (base rate) · cap Per SBI monthly capsNot supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹2,000—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
SBI SimplySAVE has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
Standard Chartered Smart Card leads with an estimated ₹2,831/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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