SBI
SBI Unnati Credit Card
An entry-level FD-backed secured credit card from SBI Card designed mainly for beginners and users wanting to build credit history. It offers basic reward points, milestone cashback, and fuel surcharge waiver with no fee for the first four years.
Highlights
Main benefits
- No annual fee for first 4 years
- FD-backed secured credit card
- Helps build credit score
- 1 Reward Point per ₹100 spent
- ₹500 annual milestone cashback
- Eligible for SBI Card sale offers
- Fuel surcharge waiver included
- Contactless payment support
Fees
Fees and charges
Joining fee
₹0
Renewal fee
₹499 from 5th year onwards
Annual fee waiver
Annual fee already waived for first 4 years, ₹499 renewal applicable from 5th year onward.
Who can apply
Eligibility
- Indian resident
- Age generally 21–60 years
- Fixed Deposit of around ₹25,000 required
- Suitable for users with limited/no credit history.
Checklist
Documents required
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size photograph
- Address proof
- Income/KYC documents if requested
FD with SBI
Process
How to apply
1. Visit SBI Card official website or SBI branch.
2. Apply for SBI Unnati Card.
3. Create required Fixed Deposit.
4. Submit KYC documents.
5. Complete verification process.
6. Card gets issued against FD.
Value
Reward and cashback structure
Reward rate
1 Reward Point per ₹100 spent on eligible transactions.
Cashback
₹500 milestone cashback on annual spends of ₹50,000 or more.
Good fit
Pros
- Good starter credit card
- Easier approval due to FD backing
- Eligible for SBI instant discount sales
- No fee initially for 4 years
- Helps improve CIBIL score
- Trusted SBI ecosystem
Watchouts
Cons
- Very basic rewards program
- No lounge or travel benefits
- Requires ₹25,000 FD blocking
- Annual fee starts after 4 years
- Low reward earning rate
- Better beginner cards now available in market for cashback and UPI usage
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कार्ड तुलना करें
कार्ड तुलना करें
| Field | SBI Unnati Credit Card | IDFC FIRST millennia credit card |
|---|---|---|
| Bank/provider | SBI | IDFC bank |
| जॉइनिंग फीस | ₹0 | 0 |
| रिन्यूअल फीस | ₹499 from 5th year onwards | 0 |
| Best for | Building credit score, First-time credit card users, FD-backed secured card users, SBI instant discount sale offers, Basic rewards and fuel savings | Online shopping, dining, everyday spending, and lifestyle rewards |
| रिवॉर्ड रेट | 1 Reward Point per ₹100 spent on eligible transactions | Earn reward points on every spend with accelerated rewards on select categories and merchants |
| कैशबैक | ₹500 milestone cashback on annual spends of ₹50,000 or more | Earn reward points on spending instead of direct cashback benefits |
| लाउंज एक्सेस | No Included airport lounge access | Included railway lounge access on eligible transactions |
| फ्यूल सरचार्ज छूट | 1% fuel surcharge waiver, Applicable on fuel transactions between ₹500–₹3,000, Maximum waiver ₹100 per statement cycle | 1% fuel surcharge waiver on eligible fuel transactions |
| वेलकम बेनिफिट | No annual fee for first 4 years | Enjoy welcome offers and bonus rewards on eligible card activation and spending |
| वार्षिक फीस छूट | Annual fee already waived for first 4 years, ₹499 renewal applicable from 5th year onward | No joining fee and no annual fee for lifetime |
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| आवेदन लिंक | आवेदन करें | आवेदन करें |
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