SBI Card Pulse on Dining out
Yes. The SBI Card Pulse gives 2.5% back when you pay on Dining out directly, compared with 0.5% on its other spends.
On Dining out
2.5%
Other spends
0.5%
Rank for Dining out
#12 of 149
Annual fee
₹1,499 + Taxes
What to know before you pay on Dining out
Cap on Dining out
No cap
How it works
2.5% on pharmacy, dining and movies, assuming the merchant is coded in those categories (most food delivery and medicine apps are). No published monthly cap.
Caps & rules
- 10 reward points per ₹100 on chemist, pharmacy, sports, dining and movies; 2 per ₹100 on other spends.
- 4 points = ₹1.
Reward limits
- 10 points per ₹100 on pharmacy, dining, movies and sports: No limit
- 2 points per ₹100 on other spends: No limit
No rewards on
Fuel, rent, wallet loads, government payments, EMI
Checked 2026-10-11 · Bank terms
Cards that earn more on Dining out
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#1
Swiggy HDFC Credit Card
HDFC Bank · ₹500 + Taxes · Max ₹1,500 per statement cycle
10%
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#2
HSBC Live+ Credit Card
HSBC Bank · Free · Max ₹1,200 a month
10%
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#3
HDFC Diners Club Black
HDFC Bank · ₹10,000 + Taxes · Max ₹2,000 a month
6.67%
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Questions
Does the SBI Card Pulse give rewards on Dining out?
Yes. The SBI Card Pulse gives 2.5% back when you pay on Dining out directly, compared with 0.5% on its other spends.
Is there a limit on SBI Card Pulse rewards?
10 reward points per ₹100 on chemist, pharmacy, sports, dining and movies; 2 per ₹100 on other spends. 4 points = ₹1.
Which credit card is best for Dining out?
Swiggy HDFC Credit Card is the best pick for regular spending on Dining out, with 10% back. The SBI Card Pulse ranks #12 of 149 cards we compared, by what each returns after caps.