SBI SimplySAVE vs Axis Magnus vs SC Ultimate
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
Axis Magnus
4.9
Why this card wins: Travel & Milestone Rewards — 12 EDGE Reward points per ₹200
| Feature | SBI SimplySAVE | Axis Magnus | SC Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | Axis Bank | Standard Chartered |
| Card Type | Rewards | Super Premium | Super Premium |
| Annual Fee | ₹499 + GST | ₹12,500 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹499 + GST | ₹12,500 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Rewards | 10X rewards on dining, grocery, movies & dept stores | 12 EDGE Reward points per ₹200 | 3.33% rewards value on all spends |
| Best For | Everyday Spending | Travel & Milestone Rewards | Luxury Travel |
| Interest Rate | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹25,000 - ₹3,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 - ₹25,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 500 bonus reward points | 25,000 EDGE Reward points | 10,000 reward points on first ₹20,000 spend |
| Min Income | ₹20,000/month | ₹1,50,000/month | ₹1,00,000/month |
| Lounge Access | None | Unlimited domestic + 8 international (Priority Pass) | Unlimited domestic + international (Priority Pass) |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹500-₹3,000 txns | 1% waiver on all fuel txns | 1% waiver on all fuel txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 2.0% + GST | 2.0% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | ₹249 + GST | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
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| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
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
Axis Magnus
Travel & Milestone Rewards
Visa Infinite • Super Premium
- Unlimited domestic lounge visits & priority pass
- Annual fee waiver on ₹25L annual spend
- VIP meet & greet services at airports
- Luxury hotel and dining benefits
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, Axis Magnus ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Travel & Milestone Rewards and offers 12 EDGE Reward points per ₹200.