Bank of MaharashtraLifetime Free

Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card

Last updated: 13 September 2026

Welcome offer₹3,000 welcome voucher on activation
Annual fee
Lifetime Free
Reward rate
2 points per ₹100 spent
Editorial score guidance
750+
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Rewards

How the rewards work

What you earn on every spend, and the ways you can cash it in.

You earn

2 points per ₹100 spent

Earn 2 reward points for every ₹100 spent on eligible purchases. Points can be redeemed for air miles, vouchers, or statement credit.

Reward currency
Reward Points
Card network
Visa · Mastercard
Perks

What you get with this card

The privileges that come bundled in, beyond the reward points.

  • 8 complimentary lounge visits per year

  • 2% reward points on eligible spends

  • ₹3,000 welcome voucher

  • Lifetime free on first year (based on OnePaisa data)

Our verdict

Pros & cons

An honest read on where this card earns its keep — and where it doesn't.

What we like

  • Lifetime free on first year

  • 8 annual lounge visits

  • Consistent 2% reward points

What to watch out for

  • Annual fee applies after first year if spend criteria not met

  • Standard APR rates

Costs

Fees & charges

Everything the issuer can bill you for, in one place.

Annual fee
₹0Lifetime free — no renewal charge

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Foreign currency markup
3.5% + GST
Late payment
₹300 to ₹1,300 based on due amount
Returned payment
₹500

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.5% per month (42% p.a.)
Balance transfer
3.5% per month
Cash advance
3.5% per month
Eligibility

Credit-score and eligibility guidance

Issuer-stated requirements and CardsGuruji guidance are shown separately.

750+out of 900
CardsGuruji editorial guidance: 750+

What this means for your application

  • A score range is general guidance, not an issuer's eligibility requirement.
  • Issuers independently assess income, employment, existing obligations, repayment history and other criteria.
  • Check the issuer's current eligibility terms before applying; no score guarantees approval.

Note: A displayed score is editorial guidance only unless separately identified as an issuer-stated requirement.

FAQs About Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card

Everything you need to know about Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

Yes, Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card is issued as a Lifetime Free (LTF) credit card with ₹0 joining fee and ₹0 annual renewal fee. Cardholders do not need to hit an annual spend target to waive the fee. Standard GST is only applicable on interest or fee-based services if incurred.

Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card earns Reward Points at a primary rate of 2 points per ₹100 spent. Specifically, Earn 2 reward points for every ₹100 spent on eligible purchases. Points can be redeemed for air miles, vouchers, or statement credit.. Spends in Lifestyle, Shopping, Travel categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Yes, Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card features complimentary airport lounge privileges. Privileges include: "8 complimentary lounge visits per year". Note that banks frequently require a minimum spend (typically ₹35,000 to ₹50,000) in the previous calendar quarter to unlock complimentary lounge access.

A CIBIL credit score of 750 or above is strongly recommended for approval of Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card. Applicants should be Indian residents aged 21 to 65 years with a stable monthly income (salaried or self-employed with ITR) and no recent payment defaults or high credit utilization over 30%.

Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card is issued on the Visa or Mastercard network with worldwide acceptance at over 30 million merchant establishments and online portals. International transactions, contactless tap-to-pay (up to ₹5,000 without PIN), and tokenized payments are supported once enabled in your banking app.

Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card levies a forex markup fee of 3.5% + GST on transactions processed in foreign currencies. For cross-border shopping and overseas travel, remember that standard 18% GST applies on the markup charge.

Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card currently features a welcome offer: "₹3,000 welcome voucher on activation". To claim this joining perk, cardholders typically need to activate the card and complete a qualifying initial transaction within 30 to 60 days of card issuance.

Key highlights include Lifetime free on first year and 8 annual lounge visits. However, keep in mind that Annual fee applies after first year if spend criteria not met and Standard APR rates. Overall, Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Lifestyle, Shopping, Travel.

You can apply for Bank of Maharashtra SBI Credit Card directly through Bank of Maharashtra's official website or digital portal. Essential documents include your PAN card, Aadhaar card for video KYC, proof of address, and recent income documentation (3 months' salary slips or latest ITR with computation). Decisions are typically communicated within 2 to 4 working days.