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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.

Lifetime freeBest for Building credit score, First-time credit card users, FD-backed secured card users, SBI instant discount sale offers, Basic rewards and fuel savings.
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SBI Unnati Credit Card

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

FieldSBI Unnati Credit CardHDFC Diners Club Black METAL Credit Card
Bank/providerSBIHDFC Bank
जॉइनिंग फीस₹0₹10,000/- plus Applicable Taxes
रिन्यूअल फीस₹499 from 5th year onwards₹10,000/- plus Applicable Taxes
Best forBuilding credit score, First-time credit card users, FD-backed secured card users, SBI instant discount sale offers, Basic rewards and fuel savingsLuxury travel, airport lounge access, and maximum reward points on high spending
रिवॉर्ड रेट1 Reward Point per ₹100 spent on eligible transactions
  • Base rewards: 5 Reward Points per ₹150 spent (~3.3% value back),
  • SmartBuy bookings: Up to 10X rewards on hotels/flights, Weekend dining: 2X reward points
कैशबैक₹500 milestone cashback on annual spends of ₹50,000 or moreCashback redemption value: around ₹0.30 per point against statement balance
लाउंज एक्सेसNo Included airport lounge accessUnlimited lounge access to 1,300+ lounges in India and abroad for primary and add-on card members
फ्यूल सरचार्ज छूट1% fuel surcharge waiver, Applicable on fuel transactions between ₹500–₹3,000, Maximum waiver ₹100 per statement cycle1% waiver at fuel stations across India on transactions above ₹400, with a maximum waiver of ₹1,000 per statement cycle
वेलकम बेनिफिटNo annual fee for first 4 yearsAnnual memberships of Club Marriott, Amazon Prime and Swiggy One on 1.5 Lakh spends in first 90 days
वार्षिक फीस छूटAnnual fee already waived for first 4 years, ₹499 renewal applicable from 5th year onwardSpend ₹ 8 lakh in 12 Months and get Renewal Fee waived for next renewal year
योग्यता
  • Indian resident
  • Age generally 21–60 years
  • Fixed Deposit of around ₹25,000 required
  • Age: 21–60 years (salaried), 21–65 years (self-employed)
  • Salaried income: ₹2.5 lakh+ net monthly income
  • Self-employed: ₹30 lakh+ annual ITR
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