SBI Card MILES
Fees
₹1,499 + Taxes
Joining & AnnualReward Rate
Up to 1% Travel Credits on all spends, redeemable up to 1:1 with 20+ airline & hotel partners
Welcome Bonus
1,500 Travel Credits on ₹30,000 spend within 60 days
Lounge Access
8 Domestic/yr (Up to 16 via Milestones) + Priority Pass
FindMyCard Expert Take
The SBI Card MILES from SBI Card offers Everyday Air Miles Earners with an annual fee of ₹1,499 + Taxes.
Pros & Cons
Key Advantages
- 8 domestic lounge visits/year, with up to 8 more unlockable via spend milestones
- Complimentary 2-year Priority Pass membership worth $99
- Travel Credits transfer to 20+ partners including Air India, British Airways & IHG
- Fee waiver threshold (Annual fee waived on ₹3 Lakh annual retail spends)
Limitations
- Base Travel Credit rate of just 1% is modest for everyday spending
- Priority Pass visits beyond the complimentary allowance cost $27 + taxes each
- Requires linking to airline/hotel loyalty accounts to redeem Travel Credits
Editorial Verdict
The SBI Card MILES is ideally suited for everyday air miles earners. If you want up to 1% travel credits on all spends, redeemable up to 1:1 with 20+ airline & hotel partners, this card delivers real value. The ₹1,499 + taxes is easily offset by the card's perks if you use it regularly. You'll generally need Good (730+) credit to be approved.
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
🚀 Milestone Spends Timeline
Annual fee waived on ₹3 Lakh annual retail spends
Fees & Charging Rates
Annual Fee Waivers
₹1,499 + Taxes
💡 Annual fee waived on ₹3 Lakh annual retail spends
Regular Interest Charges
3.6% per month (43.2% per annum)
📅 Late Payment Fee Penalty Tiers
| Outstanding Balance Amount | Late Payment Fee Penalty |
|---|---|
| up to 500 | Nil |
| 501 to 1000 | ₹500 |
| 1001 to 5000 | ₹600 |
| 5001 to 10000 | ₹750 |
| 10001 to 25000 | ₹900 |
| 25001 to 50000 | ₹1,100 |
| above 50000 | ₹1,300 |
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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