SBI Card Aurion by SBI Card

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SBI Card Aurion at a glance: The SBI Card Aurion from SBI Card is a super-premium credit card aimed at premium and travel spenders, offering 5 reward points per ₹100 rewards and ₹10,000 annual fee (waivable on minimum spend). Eligibility floor: minimum income ₹30,00,000 per annum. Compare it against the SBI Card MILES ELITE if you want a lower-fee alternative from the same issuer. See the FAQ below for fees, lounge access, and milestone bonuses.

Key terms

Credit-card jargon made simple

APR: Annual Percentage Rate — the yearly cost of borrowing on a credit card, including interest and most fees, expressed as a percentage. APRs on Indian credit cards generally range from 30% to 48% per annum.
Reward rate: The number of reward points or cashback you earn per rupee spent. Hover over the rate on any card to see the category split — most cards pay a higher rate on accelerated categories (travel, dining, fuel) and a floor rate on everything else.
Fuel surcharge: The 1% (or higher) transaction fee that oil marketing companies charge on fuel purchases. Most credit cards waive this surcharge between ₹400 and ₹5,000 per transaction — the saving is typically credited as a monthly statement credit.
Credit limit: The maximum outstanding balance the issuer will let you carry on the card. The limit is set at issuance based on declared income and credit score, then reviewed every 6–12 months. Keeping utilisation below 30% of the limit is the single biggest factor in credit-score improvements.
EMI: Equated Monthly Instalment — converting a large purchase into fixed monthly payments over 3–24 months. EMI on a credit card carries interest separate from the headline APR; budget apps often treat EMI as a separate liability.
Add-on card: A supplementary card issued against the primary cardholder's account. Spent on the add-on card flows to the primary holder's bill and reward pool; the add-on holder has no independent credit exposure.
Billing cycle: The roughly 30-day window between two consecutive statement dates. Purchases, refunds, and finance-charge calculations all reset at the cycle close. The 'bill generation date' is when the statement is finalised; you usually have 20 days after that to pay without interest.
Welcome benefit: A first-cycle perk the issuer credits after the first transaction or first spend milestone — typically bonus reward points, a cashback credit, or a complimentary lounge visit. Welcome benefits are nearly always conditional on meeting a minimum spend within the welcome window (usually 30–90 days).
Milestone benefit: An annual perk unlocked when total card spend crosses a threshold — e.g. ₹1 lakh spend unlocks a free lounge visit, ₹5 lakh unlocks a higher reward multiplier. The benefits reset every card-anniversary year.
TAT: Turn-Around Time — how long the issuer takes to deliver a decision (T+1 for instant approval cards, 7–21 days for premium cards requiring manual underwriting). TAT is also used to describe dispute resolution timelines.
T&C: Terms and Conditions — the contractual document governing every benefit on the card. Most reward caps, lounge limits, fuel-surcharge waivers, and milestone thresholds are spelled out in the T&C; the issuer can change them with 30 days' notice.
Finance charge: The interest the issuer charges when you carry a balance past the interest-free period. Finance charge is computed daily on the outstanding amount and compounds; paying the statement balance in full every month is the only way to avoid it.
GST on fees: 18% Goods and Services Tax applied on joining, annual, renewal, and most penalty fees — and on finance charges. The fee figures you see on issuer rate cards and on FinWiz24 are usually 'exclusive of GST'; check the fee schedule before comparing across cards.

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SBI Card Aurion at a glance

Annual fee: ₹10,000
Reward rate: 5 reward points per ₹100
Best for: premium, travel

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Fee Waiver

Spend to waive: NOT published on the official marketing page; per Paisabazaar and Card Insider reviews, the annual fee is waived on spends of ₹12,00,000 in the previous year

Annual fee: ₹10,000

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Joining Fee

₹10,000

Annual Fee

₹10,000

Reward Rate

5 reward points per ₹100

Minimum Income

N/A

Complimentary airport lounge accessReward structure: 5 reward points per ₹100Annual fee of ₹10,000 — only worth it for high spendersMinimum income requirement of ₹30.0 lakh — not for entry-level earnersNo built-in travel insurance cover

Card Benefits

Lounge Access2 benefits

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premium

travel

Foreign exchange, lounges & network

Forex Markup

1.99

% + GST (Lowest Foreign Currency Mark-up Charge — explicit on the AURUM product page and consistent with the ELITE / AURUM premium positioning)

Lounge Access

Unlimited domestic lounge access (per multiple reviews; not explicitly published on the marketing page I could fetch)

Unlimited international lounge access (per multiple reviews; Priority Pass membership implied by the 1.99% forex and the 'lowest markup' positioning)

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Accepted at millions of merchants worldwide

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Everything you need to know about SBI Card Aurion

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What is SBI Card Aurion?

5 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel.

This page covers the headline fees, rewards rate, eligibility rules, and required documents for SBI Card Aurion, plus our editorial verdict on whether the card is worth applying for in 2026.

SBI Card Aurion is issued by SBI Card on the Visa network, which sets the global acceptance and the contactless / tokenisation experience. Annual fee: ₹10,000 (joining fee ₹10,000). Fee waivers may apply — check the Fees section below for the exact conditions. The card is positioned for premium, travel; the rest of this page breaks down what that means in practice.

Fees and charges explained

SBI Card Aurion charges the fees listed below. Annual and joining fees are set by SBI Card and may change at renewal — always check the bank's most recent fee schedule before you apply.

Joining fee: ₹10,000
Annual fee: ₹10,000
renewal fee: ₹10,000 (waivable)
Waived on annual spends ≥ ₹10,00,000
forex markup fee: 1.99% + GST (Lowest Foreign Currency Mark-up Charge — explicit on the AURUM product page and consistent with the ELITE / AURUM premium positioning)
late payment fee: ₹1,100
cash advance fee: 2.5%
fuel surcharge: ₹1 (waivable)
1% surcharge waived on fuel between ₹500 and ₹4,000

For most applicants the only fee that matters day-to-day is the annual fee; the others (foreign-currency markup, late-payment charges, cash-advance fees) only apply if you trigger them. If you are comparing SBI Card Aurion against another card on cost alone, the cleanest comparison is ₹10,000 joining + ₹10,000/yr vs. the equivalent on the alternative.

Rewards, points, and cashback on SBI Card Aurion

SBI Card Aurion earns 5 reward points per ₹100 on eligible spends.

Reward rates by category:

all: 1.00 Reward Points per Rs 1 spent
Milestone bonus: 40,000 AURUM Reward Points on payment of Joining Fee (≈₹10,000+ value); 1-Year Complimentary Memberships to Club Marriott, Mint, The WSJ, and Inflection Point Ventures; 16 Complimentary Golf Rounds and 12 Golf Lessons every year; complimentary premium movie tickets; unlimited international lounge access (per multiple reviews); unlimited domestic lounge access
Reward Point per ₹100 on all retail spends (per cardmaven and finanjo reviews); accelerates to ~3.7% effective value-back with milestone benefits (per Paisabazaar; 4 RP per ₹100 ≈ 4% per CardPolo). The AURUM-specific rewards table is gated behind the dedicated aurumcreditcard.com site which was unreachable from this environment; the exact rate is NOT explicitly published on the SBI Card AURUM marketing page — cap_monthly: Cap not published; the only published earned-Reward-Points number is the 40,000 AURUM Reward Points welcome benefit on payment of Joining Fee — redemption_value: AURUM Reward Points can be redeemed for travel, lifestyle, and gift options via the dedicated AURUM portal (aurumcreditcard.com) and Shop & Smile; exact per-point value not published
travel: 5.00 Reward Points per Rs 1 spent
dining: 5.00 Reward Points per Rs 1 spent
shopping: 5.00 Reward Points per Rs 1 spent

How to think about value: Indian credit-card reward points are worth between ₹0.20 and ₹1.00 each depending on how you redeem (cashback is straightforward; transfer partners and milestone redemptions can pay more). The headline rate on SBI Card Aurion reads high because the bank quotes point-accumulation, not rupee value — multiply by your typical monthly spend and the redemption rate you'd actually use to get a real-world figure.

The Rewards tab below carries the full per-category breakdown with monthly caps, milestone bonuses, and any accelerated-spend windows (festivals, weekend spends, travel categories).

Lifestyle, travel, and insurance benefits

Beyond the headline reward rate, SBI Card Aurion includes the lifestyle, travel, and insurance benefits listed below. These are the perks that decide which card stays in your wallet for year three, not just year one.

Headline benefits:

Domestic lounge access
Unlimited domestic lounge access (per multiple reviews; not explicitly published on the marketing page I could fetch)
International lounge access
Unlimited international lounge access (per multiple reviews; Priority Pass membership implied by the 1.99% forex and the 'lowest markup' positioning)

Insurance and consumer protection: most Visa cards issued by Indian banks come with at least purchase-protection and zero-liability-on-fraud cover; the precise cover levels, claim procedures, and exclusions are spelled out in the card's most-favored-nations (MFN) booklet — request a copy from the bank if you cannot find it online.

Lounge access: if SBI Card Aurion advertises airport-lounge access, the headline number (visits per quarter, domestic vs international) is in the Benefits tab; the access is usually conditional on minimum quarterly spends, which the same tab will list.

Eligibility: who should apply for SBI Card Aurion

SBI Card Aurion targets applicants who are 21-65 years old and earn at least ₹30,00,000 for salaried applicants.

The bank assesses credit-card applications on four factors: your CIBIL score (750+ recommended), your monthly income versus the minimum-income threshold, your employment stability (Salaried / self-employed both qualify for most cards), and your existing relationship with SBI Card — existing customers usually see faster approvals and higher initial credit limits.

Credit score note: Excellent credit score Eligible professions include: All.

If your profile is on the borderline, applying through the bank's existing-customer portal (salary account + this card) usually gives 1.5-2x the approval odds versus a cold application. The bank's pre-qualified offer (when available) skips the hard pull entirely.

Documents you will need

When you apply for SBI Card Aurion, SBI Card will ask for the documents listed below. Existing customers with a current salary account typically see a reduced list — the bank already has your KYC on file and only re-asks for income proof if your salary has changed materially in the last 12 months.

Documents you will need:

pan card — required
aadhaar card — required
salary slip — required
address proof — required
passport size photo — required
bank statement — required

All documents can be uploaded digitally via the bank's application portal — there is no need to visit a branch in 2026. Keep scans under 2 MB each (PDF preferred for paperwork, JPG for the photograph) and ensure your name matches your PAN exactly; a mismatch is the single most common cause of application rejection at the document-verification stage.

How to apply

How to apply for SBI Card Aurion

Check eligibility
Confirm you meet the minimum income and credit score requirements using our eligibility checker.
Gather your documents
Keep PAN, Aadhaar / address proof, income proof, and a passport-size photo ready.
Apply on the bank's website
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SBI Card Aurion

What are the fees on SBI Card Aurion?

SBI Card Aurion has a joining fee of ₹10,000 and an annual fee of ₹10,000. The annual fee may be waived if you meet the bank's spend or relationship conditions.

Who is eligible for SBI Card Aurion?

Applicants need a minimum income of ₹30,00,000 per annum and a credit score of at least 750. Salaried and self-employed individuals can apply.

How does the rewards program on SBI Card Aurion work?

SBI Card Aurion earns 5 reward points per ₹100 on your spending.

What documents are needed to apply for SBI Card Aurion?

You'll need a PAN card, an address proof (Aadhaar / passport / utility bill), an income proof (salary slip, Form 16, or ITR), and a passport-size photograph. Existing customers of SBI Card may have a simpler flow.

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What is SBI Card Aurion?

5 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel.

This page covers the headline fees, rewards rate, eligibility rules, and required documents for SBI Card Aurion, plus our editorial verdict on whether the card is worth applying for in 2026.

Fees and charges explained

SBI Card Aurion charges the fees listed below. Annual and joining fees are set by SBI Card and may change at renewal — always check the bank's most recent fee schedule before you apply.

Joining fee: ₹10,000
Annual fee: ₹10,000
renewal fee: ₹10,000 (waivable)
Waived on annual spends ≥ ₹10,00,000
forex markup fee: 1.99% + GST (Lowest Foreign Currency Mark-up Charge — explicit on the AURUM product page and consistent with the ELITE / AURUM premium positioning)
late payment fee: ₹1,100
cash advance fee: 2.5%
fuel surcharge: ₹1 (waivable)
1% surcharge waived on fuel between ₹500 and ₹4,000

Rewards, points, and cashback on SBI Card Aurion

SBI Card Aurion earns 5 reward points per ₹100 on eligible spends.

Reward rates by category:

all: 1.00 Reward Points per Rs 1 spent
Milestone bonus: 40,000 AURUM Reward Points on payment of Joining Fee (≈₹10,000+ value); 1-Year Complimentary Memberships to Club Marriott, Mint, The WSJ, and Inflection Point Ventures; 16 Complimentary Golf Rounds and 12 Golf Lessons every year; complimentary premium movie tickets; unlimited international lounge access (per multiple reviews); unlimited domestic lounge access
Reward Point per ₹100 on all retail spends (per cardmaven and finanjo reviews); accelerates to ~3.7% effective value-back with milestone benefits (per Paisabazaar; 4 RP per ₹100 ≈ 4% per CardPolo). The AURUM-specific rewards table is gated behind the dedicated aurumcreditcard.com site which was unreachable from this environment; the exact rate is NOT explicitly published on the SBI Card AURUM marketing page — cap_monthly: Cap not published; the only published earned-Reward-Points number is the 40,000 AURUM Reward Points welcome benefit on payment of Joining Fee — redemption_value: AURUM Reward Points can be redeemed for travel, lifestyle, and gift options via the dedicated AURUM portal (aurumcreditcard.com) and Shop & Smile; exact per-point value not published
travel: 5.00 Reward Points per Rs 1 spent
dining: 5.00 Reward Points per Rs 1 spent
shopping: 5.00 Reward Points per Rs 1 spent

The Rewards tab below carries the full per-category breakdown with monthly caps, milestone bonuses, and any accelerated-spend windows (festivals, weekend spends, travel categories).

Lifestyle, travel, and insurance benefits

Headline benefits:

Domestic lounge access
Unlimited domestic lounge access (per multiple reviews; not explicitly published on the marketing page I could fetch)
International lounge access
Unlimited international lounge access (per multiple reviews; Priority Pass membership implied by the 1.99% forex and the 'lowest markup' positioning)

Eligibility: who should apply for SBI Card Aurion

SBI Card Aurion targets applicants who are 21-65 years old and earn at least ₹30,00,000 for salaried applicants.

Credit score note: Excellent credit score Eligible professions include: All.

Documents you will need

Documents you will need:

pan card — required
aadhaar card — required
salary slip — required
address proof — required
passport size photo — required
bank statement — required

SBI Card Aurion

SBI Card Aurion at a glance

Card Benefits

Lounge Access2

Best For

Categories

Foreign exchange, lounges & network

How to apply for SBI Card Aurion

Check eligibility

Gather your documents

Apply on the bank's website

Frequently asked questions about SBI Card Aurion