SBI CashBack Card vs OneCard Metal vs ICICI Platinum Chip
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
OneCard Metal
4.6
Why this card wins: Tech-Savvy Users — 5X reward points on top 2 spend categories
| Feature | SBI CashBack Card | OneCard Metal | ICICI Platinum Chip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | OneCard (FPL) | ICICI Bank |
| Card Type | Premium Cashback | Premium | Entry Level |
| Annual Fee | ₹999 + GST | Lifetime Free | ₹199 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹999 + GST | Nil | ₹199 + GST |
| Rewards | 5% Cashback on ALL online spends | 5X reward points on top 2 spend categories | 2 PAYBACK points per ₹100 on all spends |
| Best For | Pure Cashback | Tech-Savvy Users | Budget Users |
| Interest Rate | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹15,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | None | None | None |
| Min Income | ₹30,000/month | ₹20,000/month | ₹12,000/month |
| Lounge Access | None | 4 domestic per year | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver (cap ₹100/month) | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.0% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | ₹499 + GST | Not available | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Contactless | |||
| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
SBI CashBack Card
Pure Cashback
Visa • Premium Cashback
- 1% cashback on offline spends
- Direct cashback credit to statement
- No merchant restrictions for 5% cashback
- Fuel surcharge waiver up to ₹100/month
Our Pick
OneCard Metal
Tech-Savvy Users
Visa • Premium
- Metal card — no annual fee ever
- Auto-detects your top spend categories for 5X
- Real-time spend analytics in app
- Instant EMI conversion on any purchase
ICICI Platinum Chip
Budget Users
Visa • Entry Level
- Lowest annual fee ICICI card
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- Contactless payments enabled
- Easy upgrade path to Coral/Sapphiro
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, OneCard Metal ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Tech-Savvy Users and offers 5X reward points on top 2 spend categories.