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Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card

Last updated: 14 October 2026

Welcome offerWelcome e-Gift vouchers worth ₹5,000 from top brands like Marks & Spencer, Yatra, Bata, Hush Puppies, or Shoppers Stop.
Annual fee
₹ 4,999
Reward rate
Up to 5X Reward Points
Editorial score guidance
750+
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Visa
Rewards

How the rewards work

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

You earn

Up to 5X Reward Points

Earn 5 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent on Dining, Grocery, Departmental Stores, and International transactions. Earn 2 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent on all other categories. Base redemption value is ₹0.25 per point.

Redeem for

  • Credit Card Statement Dues
  • Gift Catalogue (Vouchers & Merchandise)
Reward currency
Reward Points
Points validity
24 months
Card network
Visa
Perks

What you get with this card

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

  • Annual fee of ₹4,999 is waived on reaching an annual spend of ₹10 Lakhs

  • Complimentary Domestic and International airport lounge access, plus a Priority Pass membership worth $99

  • Milestone Benefits: Get 10,000 bonus reward points on ₹3L-₹4L annual spend, and 15,000 bonus reward points on ₹5L-₹8L annual spend (up to ₹12,500 bonus value)

  • ₹500 discount on BookMyShow tickets once every month

  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all petrol pumps in India on transactions between ₹500 and ₹4,000

  • Access to over 300 golf courses globally with a 30% discount on green fees

Our verdict

Pros & cons

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

What we like

  • Excellent welcome gift (₹5,000 vouchers) perfectly offsets the first-year joining fee

  • Strong milestone rewards program granting up to 15,000 bonus points annually

  • Comprehensive airport lounge access including a free Priority Pass membership

  • High movie discount benefit (₹500/month on BookMyShow)

What to watch out for

  • Very high annual fee waiver target of ₹10 Lakhs

  • High annual fee of ₹4,999 + taxes

  • Reward value is low (₹0.25 per point) outside of milestone bonuses

  • Steep 3.5% forex markup despite being a premium travel/lifestyle card

Costs

Fees & charges

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

Annual fee
₹4,999Charged 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 ₹200 owed; max ₹950)
Returned payment
2% of the payment amount (minimum ₹450)
Over-limit
2.5% of overlimit amount (minimum ₹500)

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.35% per month (40.2% annually)
Balance transfer
3.35% per month
Cash advance
3.35% per month
Penalty rate
Up to 40.2% annually

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

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 Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card

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

Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card has an annual fee of ₹4,999 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 "Welcome e-Gift vouchers worth ₹5,000 from top brands like Marks & Spencer, Yatra, Bata, Hush Puppies, or Shoppers Stop.".

Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card earns Reward Points at a primary rate of Up to 5X Reward Points. Specifically, Earn 5 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent on Dining, Grocery, Departmental Stores, and International transactions. Earn 2 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent on all other categories. Base redemption value is ₹0.25 per point.. Spends in Travel, Premium, Rewards categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Rewards earned on Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card can be redeemed for Credit Card Statement Dues, Gift Catalogue (Vouchers & Merchandise) via SBI's official rewards portal or mobile banking app. Points earned remain valid for 24 months from the transaction date before expiring.

Yes, Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card features complimentary airport lounge privileges. Privileges include: "Complimentary Domestic and International airport lounge access". 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 Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature 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%.

Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card is issued on the Visa 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.

Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature 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.

Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card currently features a welcome offer: "Welcome e-Gift vouchers worth ₹5,000 from top brands like Marks & Spencer, Yatra, Bata, Hush Puppies, or Shoppers Stop.". 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 Excellent welcome gift (₹5 and 000 vouchers) perfectly offsets the first-year joining fee. However, keep in mind that Very high annual fee waiver target of ₹10 Lakhs and High annual fee of ₹4. Overall, Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit Card delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Travel, Premium, Rewards.

Yes, Karur Vysya Bank SBI Signature Credit 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 at all petrol pumps in India on transactions between ₹500 and ₹4). The monthly waiver is subject to a cap, and GST charged on the surcharge is non-refundable.