Paytm SBI Credit Card Review

Paytm SBI Credit Card

Fee

Joining Fee: Rs 499+GST
Annual Fee: Rs 499+GST

Type

Co-Branded, Cashback

Return

1% to 3%

Rating

2.7/5

Network

Visa

Benefits

Milestone Rewards, Fuel Surcharge Waiver

Paytm SBI credit card is the latest launch from Paytm in the co-branded credit cards market. It is one of the two credit cards in partnership with SBI Card with the upper variant being Paytm SBI Card Select. With UPI on RuPay, the RuPay variant of the Paytm SBI credit card will see some good interest on the Paytm app.

Fees

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Joining FeeRs 499+GST ~Rs 589
Welcome BenefitPaytm First Membership
Annual FeeRs 499+GST ~Rs 589
Annual Fee WaiverNone
Renewal BenefitNone
Fees

Cashback

Spend CategoryCashback
Mall, Movies & Travel on Paytm3%
Other Paytm Spends2%
All other spends1%
UPI Spends (Only Rupay variant)1%
Cashback Rewards

While the credit card offers cashback, it is not available to redeem as statement credit. The percentage cashback is auto-redeemed as Paytm Gift Vouchers.

Excluded Transactions for Rewards

Below transactions will not get any rewards on the Paytm SBI credit card:

  • Wallet Spends – Yes, the Paytm SBI credit card does not get any rewards on wallet load even though this is a Paytm co-branded card!
  • Fuel Spends

Paytm SBI Credit Card Milestone Benefit

The Paytm First membership is renewed on achieving retail spends of Rs 1 Lakh during the membership year.

Paytm First Membership Benefits

Paytm SBI Credit Card Paytm First Membership

Paytm First is a membership program that offers extra benefits and rewards on the Paytm app. The membership we get with the Paytm SBI credit card has different benefits from the regular Paytm First membership that we can purchase. Below are some of the good benefits that are missing. So, the welcome benefit on this card is as good as none!

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  • Rs 30 cashback on adding minimum Rs 500 to Paytm wallet. This is valid for 6 months. Net benefit of Rs 180.
  • 1000 cashback points each on 5 eligible UPI transactions in a month. Net benefit of Rs 50 per month or Rs 600 per year.
  • 6 months SonyLIV premium subscription
  • 6 months ZEE5 premium subscription

Cashback Redemption

The cashback is not available for statement credit. It is automatically redeemed as Paytm gift voucher balance in multiples of Rs 100 and linked to the cardholders Paytm wallet.

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Paytm Gift Voucher can be used for any transaction done on Paytm App including recharges & bill payments, online shopping and for payment at stores.

Complimentary Airport Lounge Access

  • Domestic Airport Lounge Access: Not Available
  • International Airport Lounge Access: Not Available

Pros and Cons

Other Key Benefits and Charges

  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% waiver on all transactions between Rs 500 to Rs 3000. Maximum surcharge waiver of Rs 100 per statement cycle.
  • Forex Markup: 3.5%+GST ~4.1%
  • Interest Charges: 3.5% per month

Final Thoughts

The Paytm SBI credit card is your basic entry-level credit card. With 1% to 3% cashback on spends, we are better off using other cashback credit cards like Axis Ace, Flipkart Axis or SBI Cashback. There are other issues as well. We don’t have any spend based annual fee waiver on this card. This is something that is essential for entry-level credit cards.

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But, with the launch of a RuPay variant this becomes another option for UPI payments. While it is not confirmed yet, the cashback rate for UPI payments will probably be 1%. So if you cannot get the Tata Neu Infinity credit card, the Paytm SBI credit card is another option. But again Tata Neu Infinity is Lifetime Free for some customers but the Paytm SBI credit card charges an annual fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Paytm SBI Credit Card

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