SBI ELITE vs PNB Rupay Platinum vs Axis ACE
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 | PNB Rupay Platinum | Axis ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | Punjab National Bank | Axis Bank |
| Card Type | Super Premium | Entry Level | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹299 + GST | Lifetime Free |
| Joining Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹99 + GST | Nil |
| Rewards | 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery | 2 reward points per ₹100 on all spends | 5% cashback on bills via Google Pay, 2% on Swiggy & Zomato |
| Best For | Premium Lifestyle | Budget Users | Bill Payments |
| 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 | ₹3,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹1,50,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 5000 bonus reward points | None | None |
| Min Income | ₹60,000/month | ₹12,000/month | ₹15,000/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-₹4,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
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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
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
Axis ACE
Bill Payments
Visa • Cashback
- No annual fee ever
- 5% cashback on utility bills via Google Pay
- 2% cashback on Swiggy, Zomato
- 1% cashback on all other spends
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.