City Union Bank

City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card

Last updated: 14 October 2026

Welcome offer2,000 bonus Reward Points on spending ₹2,000 or more within the first 60 days of card setup.
Annual fee
₹ 499
Reward rate
10X Reward Points on everyday spends
Editorial score guidance
700+
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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

10X Reward Points on everyday spends

Earn 10 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on Dining, Movies, Departmental Stores, and Grocery purchases. Earn 1 Reward Point per ₹150 spent on all other eligible categories. 4 Reward Points = ₹1 (Base redemption value is ₹0.25 per point)

Redeem for

  • Credit Card Statement Dues
  • SBI Card Gift Catalogue
Reward currency
Reward Points
Points validity
24 months
Card network
Visa · MasterCard · RuPay
Perks

What you get with this card

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

  • Annual fee of ₹499 is reversed on achieving an annual retail spend of ₹1,00,000 or more in the previous anniversary year

  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver across all petrol pumps in India on transactions between ₹500 and ₹3,000 (maximum waiver of ₹100 per billing cycle)

  • Available on the RuPay network (subject to issuance), enabling UPI linkages for merchant payments

Our verdict

Pros & cons

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

What we like

  • Very low annual fee of ₹499

  • Excellent 10X reward rate (approx 1.6% return) on core daily categories like groceries and dining

  • Welcome bonus (2,000 points = ₹500) completely covers the first-year joining fee

  • Reasonable annual fee waiver milestone of ₹1 Lakh

What to watch out for

  • Very poor base reward rate (0.16%) on non-category spending

  • No premium lifestyle benefits such as complimentary airport lounge access

  • Strict cap on fuel surcharge waiver (only ₹100 per month)

Costs

Fees & charges

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

Annual fee
₹499Charged every year from the second year

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Balance transfer
Standard bank charges apply
Foreign currency markup
3.5% + GST
Late payment
Tiered charges based on statement balance (no fee up to ₹500 owed; max ₹1,300)
Returned payment
2% of the payment amount (minimum ₹500)
Over-limit
2.5% of overlimit amount (minimum ₹600)

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.50% per month (42.0% annually)
Balance transfer
3.50% per month
Cash advance
3.50% per month
Penalty rate
Up to 42.0% annually

Fee waiver: most issuers waive the renewal fee once your yearly spends cross a set threshold. Confirm the exact criteria with City Union Bank before you apply.

Eligibility

Credit-score and eligibility guidance

Issuer-stated requirements and CardsGuruji guidance are shown separately.

700+out of 900
CardsGuruji editorial guidance: 700+

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 City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card

Everything you need to know about City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card has an annual fee of ₹499 plus 18% GST. Most cardholders can get subsequent annual renewal fees waived by reaching the bank's annual milestone spend threshold. Additionally, the initial fee is often offset by welcome privileges like "2,000 bonus Reward Points on spending ₹2,000 or more within the first 60 days of card setup.".

City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card earns Reward Points at a primary rate of 10X Reward Points on everyday spends. Specifically, Earn 10 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on Dining, Movies, Departmental Stores, and Grocery purchases. Earn 1 Reward Point per ₹150 spent on all other eligible categories. 4 Reward Points = ₹1 (Base redemption value is ₹0.25 per point). Spends in Shopping, Rewards, Entry Level categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Yes, because City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card is on the RuPay network, you can link it directly to any UPI application including Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and BHIM. This allows you to scan merchant QR codes at local stores and pay from your credit card account while earning reward points.

Rewards earned on City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card can be redeemed for Credit Card Statement Dues, SBI Card Gift Catalogue via City Union Bank's official rewards portal or mobile banking app. Points earned remain valid for 24 months from the transaction date before expiring.

A CIBIL credit score of 700 or above is strongly recommended for approval of City Union Bank Simplysave SBI 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%.

City Union Bank Simplysave SBI 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.

City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card currently features a welcome offer: "2,000 bonus Reward Points on spending ₹2,000 or more within the first 60 days of card setup.". 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 Very low annual fee of ₹499 and Excellent 10X reward rate (approx 1.6% return) on core daily categories like groceries and dining. However, keep in mind that Very poor base reward rate (0.16%) on non-category spending and No premium lifestyle benefits such as complimentary airport lounge access. Overall, City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Shopping, Rewards, Entry Level.

City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card is focused on Shopping and Rewards and Entry Level valueback and does not include unconditional complimentary airport lounge visits as a core benefit. If lounge access is a deciding factor for your travels, consider pairing this with a dedicated premium travel credit card.

Yes, City Union Bank Simplysave SBI Card includes a 1% fuel surcharge waiver for fuel spends typically between ₹400 and ₹4,000 at all government and private fuel stations in India. (1% fuel surcharge waiver across all petrol pumps in India on transactions between ₹500 and ₹3). The monthly waiver is subject to a cap, and GST charged on the surcharge is non-refundable.