SBI ELITE vs IndusInd Tiger vs PNB Rupay Platinum
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 | SBI ELITE | IndusInd Tiger | PNB Rupay Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | IndusInd Bank | Punjab National Bank |
| Card Type | Super Premium | Cashback | Entry Level |
| Annual Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | Lifetime Free | ₹299 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | Nil | ₹99 + GST |
| Rewards | 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery | 1.5% cashback on all spends | 2 reward points per ₹100 on all spends |
| Best For | Premium Lifestyle | Everyday Cashback | Budget Users |
| Interest Rate | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.50% per month (42.00% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹3,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹2,00,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 5000 bonus reward points | None | None |
| Min Income | ₹60,000/month | ₹15,000/month | ₹12,000/month |
| Lounge Access | Unlimited domestic + 6 international per year | None | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹500-₹3,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹4,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Contactless | |||
| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
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
IndusInd Tiger
Everyday Cashback
Visa • Cashback
- No annual fee ever
- 1.5% unlimited cashback on all transactions
- Fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel stations
- Contactless payment enabled
PNB Rupay Platinum
Budget Users
RuPay • Entry Level
- RuPay network — works with UPI
- Low annual fee
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- Insurance cover up to ₹2 Lakh
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.