Apollo SBI Card
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Product Details
Credit Card Name :
Apollo SBI Card
Bank Name :
State Bank Of India
Type :
Rewards Credit Card
Interest Rate :
3.50% per month (42% per annum) from the transaction date.
Eligibility :
Age: 21 years to 70 years old
Occupation: Salaried or self-employed
Credit Score: Good credit history is preferred.
City of Residence: Specific income requirements may vary depending on your city of residence.
Employment Stability: Stable employment history is required.
Pros
Get 500 Reward Points worth Rs. 500 on payment of joining fee.
Complimentary Apollo Gold Tier Membership.
Reward System: Get 3X Reward Points on every INR. 100 spent on all Apollo services. Value of 1 point = INR 1, Apollo Cashback Rate: 3%. Get 2X Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent on Dining, movies & entertainment. Dining, movies, entertainment cashback rate: 2%. 1 Reward Point on every INR 100 spent on beauty & wellness services. .5 reward point on other retail spends. General cashback rate 0.5%.
Get Upto 10% Instant Discount at Select Apollo Services.
Annual fee reversal on spending INR 1,00,000 or more in a year.
Cons
Low cashback rate.
Limited value add benefits.
No free lounge visit.
No free movie tickets.
Pros & Cons
Welcome Benefits
Get 500 reward points worth INR 500 on payment of joining fee.
Rewards System
Reward System: Get 3X Reward Points on every INR. 100 spent on all Apollo services. Value of 1 point = INR 1, Apollo Cashback Rate: 3%. Get 2X Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent on Dining, movies & entertainment. Dining, movies, entertainment cashback rate: 2%. 1 Reward Point on every INR 100 spent on beauty & wellness services. .5 reward point on other retail spends. General cashback rate 0.5%.
International Forex Markup
3.5%.
Welcome Benefits and Reward System
Special Features
Upto 10% off on select Apollo Services.
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 21 years to 70 years old
Occupation: Salaried or self-employed
Credit Score: Good credit history is preferred.
City of Residence: Specific income requirements may vary depending on your city of residence.
Employment Stability: Stable employment history is required.
Benefits
Rewards:
3x Reward Points on Apollo Medical Services: Get 3 reward points for every INR 100 spent on Apollo Pharmacy purchases, consultations, and other listed Apollo services.
2x Reward Points on Dining, Movies, and Entertainment: Get 2x reward points on dining bills, movie tickets, and entertainment spends.
1x Reward Point on Other Spends: Get 1 point for every INR 100 spent on general shopping and other retail purchases (excluding fuel transactions).
Additional Benefits:
Instant Discounts at Apollo Pharmacy: Get up to 10% instant discount on select categories at Apollo Pharmacy stores.
Fuel Surcharge Waiver: Get the 1% fuel surcharge waived off on fuel transactions between INR 500 and INR 4,000 at fuel stations, up to a maximum of INR 100 per statement cycle.
Airport Lounge Access: Some variants offer complimentary domestic airport lounge access through Priority Pass membership.
Balance Transfer: Transfer your outstanding balance from other credit cards to the SBI Apollo Credit Card at a lower interest rate and pay back in convenient EMIs.
Contactless Payments: Enjoy the convenience of contactless payments with your SBI Apollo Credit Card.
Add-on Cards: Get add-on cards for your family members for an annual fee.
Speical Feature, Eligibility and Benefits
How to apply for Credit Card?
You can apply for the SBI Apollo Credit Card in 3 major ways:
1. Online:
This is a quick and easy method.
Visit the SBI Card website.
Choose the "Credit Cards" tab and navigate to the specific SBI Apollo Credit Card.
Click on "Apply Now" button and fill out the online application form with all of your details.
Upload the required documents, such as proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of income.
Submit the application form.
2. Offline:
Visit any SBI branch.
Ask for the SBI Apollo Credit Card application form.
Choose the variant you prefer, as there might be slight variations in features and eligibility for different versions.
Fill out the form with your details.
Attach the required documents.
Submit the application form to the bank representative.
3. By Phone:
Contact the SBI Card customer care helpline at 1860-180-1290 or 3902-0202.
Request for an SBI Apollo Credit Card application form.
Specify the preferred card variant.
The bank will send you the form by courier.
Fill out the form with your details.
Attach the required documents.
Send the completed application form back to the bank.
Contact Details
l 1860 500 1290, 1860 180 1290, 39 02 02 02(Prefix local the STD code) or 1800 180 1290 (Toll Free)
Account Opening and Procedure
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Cons:-
Get 500 Reward Points worth Rs. 500 on payment of joining fee.
Complimentary Apollo Gold Tier Membership.
Reward System: Get 3X Reward Points on every INR. 100 spent on all Apollo services. Value of 1 point = INR 1, Apollo Cashback Rate: 3%. Get 2X Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent on Dining, movies & entertainment. Dining, movies, entertainment cashback rate: 2%. 1 Reward Point on every INR 100 spent on beauty & wellness services. .5 reward point on other retail spends. General cashback rate 0.5%.
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Annual fee reversal on spending INR 1,00,000 or more in a year.
Low cashback rate.
Limited value add benefits.
No free lounge visit.
No free movie tickets.
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Abhijeet Saxena
Abhijeet Saxena
Nalsar University of Law
Ex- Senior Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Delhi
Ex - Khaitan & Co. Bengaluru,
Ex - National Stock Exchange, Mumbai,
Ex - Argus Partners, Mumbai
Product Review
Fees & Charges
Annual Fee (one time): INR. 499 + Taxes
Renewal Fee (per annum): INR 499 + Taxes.
Cash Advance fees: 2.5% or Rs. 500 whichever is higher at domestic ATMs and 2.5% or Rs. 500, whichever is higher at international ATMs
Interest Rate: Up to 3.50% per month (42% per annum) from the transaction date.
Late Payment charges will be applicable if Minimum Amount Due is not paid by the payment due date. NIL for Outstanding Amount on payment date from Rs.0-Rs.500, Rs. 400 for Outstanding Amount greater than Rs. 500 & up to Rs. 1000; Rs. 750 for Outstanding Amount greater than Rs. 1000 & up to Rs. 10,000; Rs. 950 for Outstanding Amount greater than Rs. 10,000 up to Rs. 25,000; Rs. 1100 for Outstanding Amount greater than Rs. 25,000 & up to Rs. 50,000; Rs. 1300 for Outstanding Amount greater than Rs. 50,000.
Reward Redemption Fees: INR 99/- per redemption.
Fuel Surcharge
1% Fuel Surcharge waiver for each transaction between Rs.500 and Rs.4,000. Maximum Surcharge waiver of INR 100 per statement cycle, per credit card account.
Billing Cycle
30 Days.