ICICI Sapphiro vs SBI SimplySAVE vs SC Ultimate
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
SC Ultimate
4.7
Why this card wins: Luxury Travel — 3.33% rewards value on all spends
| Feature | ICICI Sapphiro | SBI SimplySAVE | SC Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | ICICI Bank | SBI | Standard Chartered |
| Card Type | Premium | Rewards | Super Premium |
| Annual Fee | ₹3,500 + GST | ₹499 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹3,500 + GST | ₹499 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Rewards | 2-4 PAYBACK points per ₹100 | 10X rewards on dining, grocery, movies & dept stores | 3.33% rewards value on all spends |
| Best For | Travel & Lifestyle | Everyday Spending | Luxury Travel |
| Interest Rate | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹3,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹3,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | Vouchers worth ₹9,000+ | 500 bonus reward points | 10,000 reward points on first ₹20,000 spend |
| Min Income | ₹50,000/month | ₹20,000/month | ₹1,00,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 16 domestic + 4 international per year | None | Unlimited domestic + international (Priority Pass) |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹500-₹3,000 txns | 1% waiver on all fuel txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 2.0% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | ₹500 + GST | ₹249 + GST | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
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Key Features
ICICI Sapphiro
Travel & Lifestyle
Visa • Premium
- Buy 1 Get 1 Free on movie tickets (BookMyShow)
- Dreamfolks Membership for lounges
- 4 domestic lounge visits per quarter
- Welcome vouchers worth ₹9000+
SBI SimplySAVE
Everyday Spending
Visa • Rewards
- ₹500 annual fee waiver on ₹1L spend
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- 5X rewards on all other spends
- Contactless payments enabled
Our Pick
SC Ultimate
Luxury Travel
Visa Infinite • Super Premium
- Unlimited domestic & international lounge access
- Travel insurance up to ₹5 Crore
- Golf privileges worldwide
- Concierge services 24/7
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, SC Ultimate ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Luxury Travel and offers 3.33% rewards value on all spends.