Apollo SBI Card SELECT on Air India
Yes. The Apollo SBI Card SELECT gives 2% back when you pay on Air India directly, compared with 0.5% on its other spends.
On Air India
2%
Other spends
0.5%
Rank for Air India
#29 of 149
Annual fee
₹1,499 + Taxes
What to know before you pay on Air India
Cap on Air India
Max ₹5,000 per statement cycle (5,000 points)
How it works
10% at Apollo 24|7 and Apollo Pharmacy, 2% on dining, movies and travel, 0.5% elsewhere. Points are worth ₹1 but can only be used as Apollo Health Credits.
Caps & rules
- 10 reward points per ₹100 at Apollo 24|7 and Apollo Pharmacy; 2 per ₹100 on dining, movies and entertainment, and travel; 1 per ₹200 on other spends.
- Capped at 5,000 points per statement cycle (applied separately to two categories).
- 1 point = 1 Apollo Health Credit = ₹1, usable only with Apollo.
- Apollo accrual depends on Apollo's merchant list.
Reward limits
- 10 points per ₹100 at Apollo 24: max 7 and Apollo Pharmacy 5,000 points
No rewards on
Fuel, rent, wallet loads, government payments, EMI
Checked 2026-10-11 · Bank terms
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Questions
Does the Apollo SBI Card SELECT give rewards on Air India?
Yes. The Apollo SBI Card SELECT gives 2% back when you pay on Air India directly, compared with 0.5% on its other spends.
Is there a limit on Apollo SBI Card SELECT rewards?
10 reward points per ₹100 at Apollo 24|7 and Apollo Pharmacy; 2 per ₹100 on dining, movies and entertainment, and travel; 1 per ₹200 on other spends. Capped at 5,000 points per statement cycle (applied separately to two categories). 1 point = 1 Apollo Health Credit = ₹1, usable only with Apollo. Apollo accrual depends on Apollo's merchant list.
Which credit card is best for Air India?
Cashback SBI Credit Card is the best pick for regular spending on Air India, with 5% back. The Apollo SBI Card SELECT ranks #29 of 149 cards we compared, by what each returns after caps.