PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE on Akasa Air
Yes. The PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE gives 2% back when you pay on Akasa Air directly, compared with 1% on its other spends.
On Akasa Air
2%
Other spends
1%
Rank for Akasa Air
#24 of 149
Annual fee
₹499 + Taxes
What to know before you pay on Akasa Air
Cap on Akasa Air
Max ₹750 a month (750 points on online spends)
How it works
3% on PhonePe bills, recharges and travel, 2% on other online spends, 1% elsewhere, with points worth ₹1. Caps cut from 1 July 2026. Electricity and insurance 3% only when paid in the PhonePe app.
Caps & rules
- 3 reward points per ₹100 on PhonePe spends (capped at 1,000 a month, insurance 250), 2 per ₹100 on other online spends (capped at 750 a month), 1 per ₹100 elsewhere.
- 1 point = ₹1.
- ₹499 fee waived at ₹1 Lakh.
Reward limits
- 3% on PhonePe spends: max 1,000 points per month
- 2% on other online spends: max 750 points per month
No rewards on
Fuel, rent, wallet loads; from 1 Jul 2026 tolls, jewellery, education and non-PhonePe utilities
Checked 2026-10-11 · Bank terms
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#1
Cashback SBI Credit Card
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#2
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#3
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Questions
Does the PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE give rewards on Akasa Air?
Yes. The PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE gives 2% back when you pay on Akasa Air directly, compared with 1% on its other spends.
Is there a limit on PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE rewards?
3 reward points per ₹100 on PhonePe spends (capped at 1,000 a month, insurance 250), 2 per ₹100 on other online spends (capped at 750 a month), 1 per ₹100 elsewhere. 1 point = ₹1. ₹499 fee waived at ₹1 Lakh.
Which credit card is best for Akasa Air?
Cashback SBI Credit Card is the best pick for regular spending on Akasa Air, with 5% back. The PhonePe SBI Card PURPLE ranks #24 of 149 cards we compared, by what each returns after caps.