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Krishak Unnati SBI Card

The Krishak Unnati SBI Card costs Rs 499 a year, waived if you spend Rs 30,000 in a year. Accelerated earn: 5X on utilities and fuel. The forex markup is 3.5%. Read from the issuer's own documents on 31 Oct 2026.

Annual fee
Rs 499+ GST
Fee waived at
Rs 30,000annual spend
Base return
—
Forex markup
3.5%
Interest
3.75%a month

Fees

Joining feeFree
Annual feeRs 499
Annual spend that waives the feeRs 30,000
Fee notesJoining nil; renewal Rs 499 reversed on Rs 30,000 annual spend.

Rewards

Reward currencyReward Points
Accelerated earn5X on utilities and fuel
Caps5X points capped at 5,000 per month (issuer notice, Aug 2020)
Points expiry24 months

Travel and perks

Forex markup3.5%

Charges and eligibility

Interest per month3.75%
Late payment feeOn outstanding amount due: Nil up to Rs 100; Rs 100 (>100-500); Rs 500 (>500-1,000); Rs 750 (>1,000-10,000); Rs 950 (>10,000-25,000); Rs 1,100 (>25,000-50,000); Rs 1,300 (>50,000); plus Rs 100 if minimum due missed two cycles running (slabs as revised 1 May 2026)
Cash advance feeNot applicable: no cash limit allocated
Fine-print notesFarmer-segment card; only fee schedule and one issuer notice read. Current availability not confirmed. Issuer-wide (MITC): rent payments carry Rs 199 fee; utility bills totalling over Rs 50,000 in a cycle carry 1% fee; wallet loads over Rs 1,000 carry 1% fee; education payments via third-party apps carry 1% fee; forex markup is not reversed on refunds; fees shown exclude 18% GST.

Questions

What is the annual fee of the Krishak Unnati SBI Card?
Rs 499 a year, before GST. It is waived if you spend Rs 30,000 in a year.
What is the forex markup on the Krishak Unnati SBI Card?
3.5% of each foreign-currency transaction, before GST.