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SBI Card Review Verified: 2026-08-25

SBI Card Pulse

4.4 / 5.0 Rating
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Fees

₹1,499 + Taxes

Joining & annual

Reward Rate

10 Reward Points per ₹100 on dining, movies, sports, chemist & pharmacy (2.5% value-back); 2 points per ₹100 on other spends

Welcome Bonus

Complimentary 1-year FITPASS PRO + Netmeds Plus membership on activation

Lounge

4 Domestic/yr (1/Qtr)

Our Expert Take

The SBI Card Pulse from SBI Card offers Health & Fitness Enthusiasts with an annual fee of ₹1,499 + Taxes.

Reward limits

Checked 11 Oct 2026 · Bank terms

  • 10 points per ₹100 on pharmacy, dining, movies and sports

    No limit
  • 2 points per ₹100 on other spends

    No limit

Pros & Cons

Key Advantages

  • Complimentary 1-year FITPASS PRO membership with up to 12 fitness sessions/month
  • Complimentary 1-year Netmeds Plus membership included
  • 4 domestic lounge visits/year (1 per quarter) plus a Priority Pass membership worth $99
  • Fee waiver threshold (Annual fee waived on ₹2 Lakh annual retail spends)

Limitations

  • Base reward rate outside the 5 bonus categories is just 0.5% (2 points per ₹100)
  • Lounge access reduced to 1 visit per quarter (4/year), down from the earlier 8/year benefit
  • FITPASS sessions must be pre-booked via the FITPASS app

Key Perks & Spending Milestones

Accelerated earn rate on lifestyle 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

Annual fee waived on ₹2 Lakh annual retail spends

Fees & Charges

Joining fee

₹1,499 + Taxes

Annual fee

₹1,499 + Taxes

Annual fee waived on ₹2 Lakh annual retail spends

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

How many lounge visits does SBI Card Pulse actually offer?
4 domestic lounge visits per year (1 per quarter), per SBI's official terms and conditions — this is lower than some older listings suggest, reflecting a benefit reduction.
What fitness perks come with SBI Card Pulse?
A complimentary 1-year FITPASS PRO membership (up to 12 sessions/month) and a 1-year Netmeds Plus membership.
What's the reward rate on SBI Card Pulse?
10 Reward Points per ₹100 (2.5% value-back) on dining, movies, sports and pharmacy spends; 2 points per ₹100 on everything else.

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