SBM Bank

SBM ZET Credit Card

FD-backed RuPay credit card launched by ZET in partnership with SBM Bank India. Designed mainly for beginners, students, and users with low or no credit history. Offers UPI payments, cashback, and lifetime free membership.

Lifetime freeBest for Building CIBIL score, First-time credit card users Students and low-income users, UPI payments via RuPay card, Users without income proof.
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SBM ZET Credit Card

Highlights

Main benefits

  • Lifetime free credit card
  • FD-backed secured approval
  • UPI-enabled RuPay card
  • No income proof needed
  • Instant virtual card issuance
  • Cashback on UPI spends
  • Helps build credit score
  • Up to 45 days interest-free period
  • FD earns up to 7% annual interest

Fees

Fees and charges

Joining fee

₹0

Renewal fee

₹0

Annual fee waiver

Not applicable.

Who can apply

Eligibility

  • Indian citizen
  • Age 18+
  • No credit history required
  • No income proof required
  • Minimum FD generally starts from ₹2,000–₹5,000 depending on source/app flow.

Checklist

Documents required

  • PAN Card
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Aadhaar-linked mobile number
  • Video KYC
  • FD creation with SBM Bank

Process

How to apply

1. Download the ZET app

2. Register with mobile OTP

3. Complete PAN & Aadhaar verification

4. Create FD with SBM Bank

5. Complete video KYC

6. Activate instant virtual card

7. Physical card delivered later.

Value

Reward and cashback structure

Reward rate

2% cashback on UPI spends (with ZET Plus membership), 5% cashback on Amazon & Flipkart vouchers, Up to 15% cashback on 80+ partner brands.

Cashback

Cashback credited as ZET Coins, Coins redeemable as vouchers or cash redemption.

Good fit

Pros

  • Easy approval for beginners
  • Very low minimum FD requirement
  • Good for improving credit history
  • UPI payments supported
  • No annual fee
  • Instant digital issuance
  • Cashback and voucher offers available

Watchouts

Cons

  • Cashback system depends on ZET Coins
  • Lounge access not included
  • Rewards capped monthly
  • Requires FD lien until closure
  • Limited premium travel benefits
  • Some cashback benefits require ZET Plus membership

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कार्ड तुलना करें

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FieldSBM ZET Credit CardHDFC Diners Club Black METAL Credit Card
Bank/providerSBM BankHDFC Bank
जॉइनिंग फीस₹0₹10,000/- plus Applicable Taxes
रिन्यूअल फीस₹0₹10,000/- plus Applicable Taxes
Best for
  • Building CIBIL score, First-time credit card users
  • Students and low-income users, UPI payments via RuPay card, Users without income proof
Luxury travel, airport lounge access, and maximum reward points on high spending
रिवॉर्ड रेट2% cashback on UPI spends (with ZET Plus membership), 5% cashback on Amazon & Flipkart vouchers, Up to 15% cashback on 80+ partner brands
  • 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
कैशबैकCashback credited as ZET Coins, Coins redeemable as vouchers or cash redemptionCashback redemption value: around ₹0.30 per point against statement balance
लाउंज एक्सेसNo Included airport lounge access mentioned for standard SBM ZET cardUnlimited lounge access to 1,300+ lounges in India and abroad for primary and add-on card members
फ्यूल सरचार्ज छूटNo major fuel surcharge waiver benefit highlighted publicly1% waiver at fuel stations across India on transactions above ₹400, with a maximum waiver of ₹1,000 per statement cycle
वेलकम बेनिफिटFlat ₹750 reward when applied through CashkaroAnnual memberships of Club Marriott, Amazon Prime and Swiggy One on 1.5 Lakh spends in first 90 days
वार्षिक फीस छूटNot applicableSpend ₹ 8 lakh in 12 Months and get Renewal Fee waived for next renewal year
योग्यता
  • Indian citizen
  • Age 18+
  • No credit history 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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