SBI Shaurya Credit Card
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SBI Shaurya Credit Card

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Regular

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Best for Indian defence & paramilitary — exclusive card with low fee and rewards

Joining Fee

₹250

Annual Fee

₹250

Reward Rate

0.25% – 1.25%

Forex Markup

3.5%

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Key Benefits

5X Reward Points on CSD, dining, movies, grocery & departmental store spends
1 Reward Point per ₹100 on other eligible spends
1,000 bonus Reward Points on joining fee payment
Annual fee waiver on ₹50,000 annual spends
1% fuel surcharge waiver on ₹500–₹3,000 fuel transactions (max ₹100/month)
Complimentary personal accident cover up to ₹2 lakh
Specially designed for Army, Navy, Air Force & Paramilitary personnel

Rewards

How you earn back on every swipe

points

Reward type

0.25% – 1.25%

Earn rate

0.25

Points / ₹100

Fees & Charges

Programme fees we track below. Interest on cash withdrawals or revolving balances, late-payment slabs and other charges are set by the bank and spelled out in their Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC). Use the official product page for those details.

Joining fee₹250
Annual fee₹250
Fee waiver on annual spend₹1,00,000
Interest-free period50 days
Interest rate (APR)32.98% – 33%
Late payment fee (max)₹1,300
Cash advance fee2.5% (min ₹500)
Forex markup3.5%
Fuel surcharge waiverYes (₹500–₹4000)

Travel & Lounge Access

Airport perks included with this card

0 per quarter

Domestic lounge visits

0 per year

International lounge visits

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Available only to Indian defence and paramilitary personnel (proof required)
  • No reward points on fuel, EMI, cash advances, utility payments, government transactions

Card Features

Metal Card
Contactless
UPI Linked

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Eligibility

Age18+ yrs – 65
Min. incomeFree/month
CIBIL score0+

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Good low-fee card for defence personnel
  • Strong rewards on daily lifestyle categories
  • Very easy annual fee waiver milestone
  • Welcome bonus offsets joining fee effectively
  • Includes complimentary accident insurance cover
  • Beginner-friendly rewards structure
  • Good value for grocery and movie spends
Cons
  • No airport lounge access
  • Reward redemption value is relatively low (1 RP = ₹0.25)
  • Forex markup is high for international spending
  • Best rewards limited to selected categories
  • Limited travel and premium lifestyle benefits
  • Reward exclusions apply on fuel surcharge, EMI, rent & wallet loads
  • Eligibility restricted mainly to defence and paramilitary personnel

Who is this card for?

Active and retired Indian defence and paramilitary personnel who want an affordable credit card with dedicated rewards. Requires proof of service in Indian armed/security forces.

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Data last updated 24 Mar 2026