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SBI Card Review Verified: 2026-08-25

Air India SBI Signature Card

4.7 / 5.0 Rating
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Fees

₹4,999 + Taxes

Joining & annual

Reward Rate

10 Reward Points per ₹100 on Air India ticket bookings; 4 points per ₹100 on other retail spends

Welcome Bonus

20,000 Flying Returns points bonus on joining

Lounge

8 Domestic/yr + Priority Pass (600+ Lounges)

Our Expert Take

The Air India SBI Signature Card from SBI Card offers Frequent Air India International & Domestic Travelers with an annual fee of ₹4,999 + Taxes.

Pros & Cons

Key Advantages

  • Complimentary Air India Flying Returns membership on fee payment within 15 days
  • 8 domestic lounge visits/year plus Priority Pass access to 600+ lounges worldwide
  • 20,000 Flying Returns points bonus on joining
  • Fee waiver threshold (Includes 20,000 Flying Returns points bonus on joining)

Limitations

  • Air India spend bonus was cut from 30 points to 10 points per ₹100
  • Priority Pass lounge visits carry a $27 usage fee per visit
  • SBI Card is no longer accepting new applications for this co-branded card

Key Perks & Spending Milestones

Accelerated earn rate on travel purchases

1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹400 and ₹4,000

Up to 50 days of interest-free credit period

Zero lost card liability protection

Spend milestone

Includes 20,000 Flying Returns points bonus on joining

Fees & Charges

Joining fee

₹4,999 + Taxes

Annual fee

₹4,999 + Taxes

Includes 20,000 Flying Returns points bonus on joining

Interest rate

Up to 3.75% per month (45% per annum)

Late payment fee

Nil up to ₹100; ₹100 for ₹101-₹500; ₹500 for ₹501-₹1,000; ₹750 for ₹1,001-₹10,000; ₹950 for ₹10,001-₹25,000; ₹1,100 for ₹25,001-₹50,000; ₹1,300 above ₹50,000

Insurance & Protection Benefits

air accident cover

Up to ₹50 Lakh

lost card liability

Up to ₹1 Lakh

purchase protection

Nil

emergency medical cover

Nil

Eligibility Criteria

salaried minimum income

₹25,000 per month

self employed ITR

₹6 Lakh per annum

age

21 to 65 years

Credit score & income

Good (730+)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the reward rate on Air India SBI Signature?
10 Reward Points per ₹100 on Air India ticket bookings, and 4 points per ₹100 on other retail spends.
How many lounge visits does Air India SBI Signature offer?
8 domestic Visa lounge visits per year (2 per quarter), plus Priority Pass membership (paid per-visit access at USD 27 after complimentary visits).
Is Air India SBI Signature exempt from SBI's redemption cap?
Yes, it's one of three SBI cards (along with PhonePe SBI PURPLE and SELECT BLACK) explicitly excluded from the April 2026 monthly statement-credit redemption cap.

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