SBI SimplySAVE vs ICICI Sapphiro
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
ICICI Sapphiro
4.4
Why this card wins: Travel & Lifestyle — 2-4 PAYBACK points per ₹100
| Feature | SBI SimplySAVE | ICICI Sapphiro |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | ICICI Bank |
| Card Type | Rewards | Premium |
| Annual Fee | ₹499 + GST | ₹3,500 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹499 + GST | ₹3,500 + GST |
| Rewards | 10X rewards on dining, grocery, movies & dept stores | 2-4 PAYBACK points per ₹100 |
| Best For | Everyday Spending | Travel & Lifestyle |
| Interest Rate | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹25,000 - ₹3,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 500 bonus reward points | Vouchers worth ₹9,000+ |
| Min Income | ₹20,000/month | ₹50,000/month |
| Lounge Access | None | 16 domestic + 4 international per year |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹500-₹3,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | ₹249 + GST | ₹500 + GST |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Contactless | ||
| 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
ICICI Sapphiro
Travel & Lifestyle
Visa • Premium
- Buy 1 Get 1 Free on movie tickets (BookMyShow)
- Dreamfolks Membership for lounges
- 4 domestic lounge visits per quarter
- Welcome vouchers worth ₹9000+
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, ICICI Sapphiro ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Travel & Lifestyle and offers 2-4 PAYBACK points per ₹100.