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| Feature | SBI Card AURUM Credit Card | Standard Chartered India Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
Card essentials Start with pricing, network and the baseline earning rate. | ||
| Issuer | SBI Card | Standard Chartered India |
| Network | Visa | Mastercard |
| Annual fee | ₹9,999 + GST per year | ₹5,000 + GST per year |
| Annual fee waiver | At ₹12,00,000 annual spending | No waiver recorded |
| Base reward rate | 1% | 3.3% |
Limits and access Check caps, eligibility and useful access benefits before deciding. | ||
| Reward caps | No general cap recorded | Duty-free cashback: ₹1,000/statement cycle |
| RuPay credit card on UPI | Not eligible | Not eligible |
| Airport lounge access | 16 domestic airport lounge visits per year • Unlimited international airport lounge visits | 16 domestic airport lounge visits per year • 12 international airport lounge visits per year |
| Forex markup | 2.0% | 2% |
| Monthly income requirement | Not listed | Not listed |
| Terms verified | 24 Sept 2026 | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Best suited to | High-income frequent travellers who can use premium privileges every month and clear the fee waiver. | High-spend users who want broad rewards, frequent airport lounge access and a lower forex markup. |
| Main trade-off | The ₹9,999 fee plus GST is waived only at ₹12 lakh annual spend. Rent, wallet, fuel, EMI and digital-gaming transactions earn no points, and lifestyle privileges are not added to ranking unless usage can be proven. | The ₹5,000 renewal fee has no spend waiver. Selected everyday categories earn 2%, fuel earns no points, and Priority Pass use in India or beyond the qualified monthly international visit is chargeable. |
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