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}}'''PhonePe SBI Card SELECT PURPLE''' is the entry-level variant in the co-branded credit card lineup launched by '''SBI Card''' and '''PhonePe''' on '''July 22, 2025'''. Designed for value-seeking users, it offers strong rewards on '''PhonePe ecosystem spends''' and '''online shopping''', and serves as an affordable entry point into PhonePe's credit offerings. This launch aligns with PhonePe’s broader strategy to leverage its dominant '''UPI market share''' and expand into the credit card space.
 
'''PhonePe SBI Card SELECT PURPLE''' is the entry-level variant in the co-branded credit card lineup launched by '''SBI Card''' and '''PhonePe''' on '''July 22, 2025'''. Designed for value-seeking users, it offers strong rewards on '''PhonePe ecosystem spends''' and '''online shopping''', and serves as an affordable entry point into PhonePe's credit offerings. This launch aligns with PhonePe’s broader strategy to leverage its dominant '''UPI market share''' and expand into the credit card space.


== Charges ==
== Charges ==

Revision as of 23:56, 22 July 2025

SBI PhonePe Purple Credit Card
Credit Card Name SBI PhonePe Purple Credit Card
Apply For This Card https://sbicard.com
Credit Card Issuer's Name SBI Card
Category Co-branded Cashback
First Launched Date 22nd July, 2025
Relaunched Date
Credit Card's Networks RuPay, Visa
Core Reward Rate 2%
Is Airmiles Transfer Option Available No

PhonePe SBI Card SELECT PURPLE is the entry-level variant in the co-branded credit card lineup launched by SBI Card and PhonePe on July 22, 2025. Designed for value-seeking users, it offers strong rewards on PhonePe ecosystem spends and online shopping, and serves as an affordable entry point into PhonePe's credit offerings. This launch aligns with PhonePe’s broader strategy to leverage its dominant UPI market share and expand into the credit card space.

Charges

Type Amount
Joining Fee ₹499 + GST
Annual Fee ₹499 + GST
Annual Fee Waiver Condition Spend ₹1,00,000 or more in the previous membership year to get the annual fee reversed

Welcome & Renewal Benefits

  • On successful payment of the joining fee, the cardholder will receive a ₹500 PhonePe Gift Card
  • Once added to the PhonePe app, the gift card balance remains valid for 12 months.

Reward Program

A. Reward Points Earning

Spend Category Reward Rate Maximum Capping (Per Month)
Select PhonePe spends: Recharges, Utilities, Insurance, Travel, PINCODE 3 Reward Points per ₹100 spent 1000 Reward Points
All other Online Spends 2 Reward Points per ₹100 spent 1000 Reward Points
All other spends 1 Reward Point per ₹100 spent 1000 Reward Points
Utilities & Insurance (outside PhonePe, MCC 4900, 4814, 4899, 5960, etc.) 1 Reward Point per ₹100 spent 250 Reward Points
Scan & Pay using SBI Card App 1 Reward Point per ₹100 spent Combined with "all other spends" category

Reward Points accrue only on eligible transactions and are subject to category-wise exclusions (see below).

Reward Points will not accrue on the following categories:

Category MCCs (Merchant Codes)
Fuel purchases 5172, 5541, 5542, 5983
E-wallet loading 6540, 6541
Rent / Property Management 6513
Educational Services 8211, 8241, 8244, 8249, 8299
Government Services 9311, 9399
Digital Gaming Platforms 5816, 7993, 7994
Financial Charges (e.g., late fees, etc.)
Disputed Transactions
Encash, Flexipay, ATM Withdrawals
Merchant EMI Transactions

B. Reward Points Redemption

1 Reward Point = ₹1

Points can be redeemed for:

  • Gift Vouchers
  • Cashback Credit to the card account

Milestone Benefits

Spend ₹3,00,000 or more in a membership year and receive a Yatra Voucher worth ₹3,000.

Key Features & Benefits

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

  • 1% waiver on fuel surcharge at all fuel stations in India.
  • Eligible on transactions between ₹500 and ₹3,000.
  • Maximum waiver: ₹100 per billing cycle.
  • No cashback is applicable on fuel transactions.

Eligibility Criteria

For Salaried (Non-Government Employees)

  • Age: Min 21 years & Max 60 Years
  • Net Monthly Income: Above ₹25,000 (indicative, may vary)

For Self-Employed (Non-Government Professionals)

  • Age: Min 21 years & Max 65 Years
  • Income: ITR > ₹5 Lakhs per annum

Common Requirements

  • Must be an Indian resident with valid KYC documents
  • Credit score and approval subject to internal SBI Card policy

How to Apply

You can only apply online for this credit card. Apply directly via https://www.technofino.in/takeme/sbi-cb-tfc