IDFC First WOW vs SBI ELITE
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
SBI ELITE
4.6
Why this card wins: Premium Lifestyle — 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery
| Feature | IDFC First WOW | SBI ELITE |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | IDFC First Bank | SBI |
| Card Type | Rewards | Super Premium |
| Annual Fee | Lifetime Free | ₹4,999 + GST |
| Joining Fee | Nil | ₹4,999 + GST |
| Rewards | 10X reward points on every spend category | 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery |
| Best For | All-Round Rewards | Premium Lifestyle |
| Interest Rate | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹25,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 500 reward points on first spend | 5000 bonus reward points |
| Min Income | ₹15,000/month | ₹60,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 6 domestic + 2 international per year | Unlimited domestic + 6 international per year |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹500-₹3,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Contactless | ||
| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
IDFC First WOW
All-Round Rewards
Visa • Rewards
- No annual or joining fee ever
- 10X reward points on all categories
- 6 domestic + 2 international lounge visits
- Never expiring reward points
Our Pick
SBI ELITE
Premium Lifestyle
Mastercard • Super Premium
- Complimentary Trident Privilege membership
- Unlimited domestic lounge visits
- Buy 1 Get 1 on BookMyShow
- Annual fee reversal on ₹10L spend
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, SBI ELITE ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Premium Lifestyle and offers 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery.