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▾SBI Reliance Prime Credit Card Review
Best for: Heavy Reliance Retail shoppers (Smart Bazaar, Ajio, Tira, Reliance Digital, JioMart) who can clear ₹3,00,000 of annual spend — that unlocks both the renewal-fee waiver AND the ₹8,750 Reliance Retail voucher milestone.
- Welcome: ₹3,000 Reliance Retail voucher on joining-fee payment + ₹11,999 worth of additional discount vouchers from participating Reliance stores
- Annual fee ₹2,999 + GST — renewal fee reversed on ₹3,00,000 annual spend (NOT ₹50K as previously stated)
- Milestone: ₹8,750 Reliance Retail voucher on ₹3,00,000 annual spend at participating Reliance stores
- 2 complimentary international Priority Pass lounge visits per year + 2 domestic lounge visits per quarter (8/year)
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver on ₹500-₹4,000 transactions, max ₹100 per cycle
- Mastercard / RuPay variants (Mastercard offers Agoda 12% off, Apollo Pharmacy 15% off, Lalit Hotels 15% off)
- Weak general earn rate (0.5%)
- No lounge access
- Discount caps monthly
- Limited outside Reliance ecosystem
Fees & charges
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Joining fee | ₹499 + GST |
| Renewal fee | ₹499 + GST |
| Finance charge | 3.6% p.m. |
| Cash advance fee | 2.5% (min ₹500) |
| Forex markup | 3.5% |
| Late payment fee | Up to ₹1,300 |
Rewards structure
Headline 5% value-back on Reliance Retail (Smart Bazaar, Reliance Digital, Ajio, Tira, Jio Mart Digital, MyJio), capped at ₹500 per month. Base earn is 1 reward point per ₹100 (0.25% on ₹0.25/point). Points redeem as statement credit or Reliance gift vouchers.
Key benefits
- Welcome voucher of ₹500 on annual-fee payment
- 5% cap ₹500/month on Reliance group spends
- Fuel surcharge waiver 1% (min ₹400, max ₹250/month)
- Free add-on card
- Annual fee waived on ₹50K spend in prior year
Who the SBI Reliance Prime is for
Heavy Reliance shoppers (Smart Bazaar grocery, Reliance Digital electronics, Ajio fashion) who can confidently hit ₹10K/month at Reliance chains. The 5% rebate caps out at ₹500 so diminishing returns after that.
Final verdict
Useful for Reliance loyalists but narrow-scope. Pair it with a broader cashback card (SBI SimplyCLICK or Axis ACE) as your primary.
FAQ
Does the 5% reward apply to JioMart Digital bookings?
Yes — JioMart, Jio Cinema premium and MyJio app purchases qualify for 5% subject to monthly cap.
Can I redeem points at Reliance Smart Bazaar billing counters?
Yes — redeem as statement credit, or convert to gift vouchers that scan at checkout.
What is the reward cap?
₹500/month on Reliance categories, resets on 1st of each calendar month.
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