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IRCTC SBI Premier

Frequent rail travelers, 10% IRCTC train ticket value back.

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Joining fee
₹1,499
Annual fee
₹1,499
Top reward
10%
Min income
₹360,000

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The IRCTC SBI Premier costs ₹1,499 a year, waived at ₹2,00,000 annual spend. It earns 10% on travel and 1% on everything else. Forex markup is 3.5%. These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.

5-year value calculator

How much IRCTC SBI Premier actually pays you over time, net of annual fees.

50,000

Includes 40% in this card's boost category, 60% general spend.

Annual rewards27,600
Annual fee0 (waived ✓)
Cumulative net value
+138,000
over 5 years
Year 1
27,600
+27,600/yr
Year 2
55,200
+27,600/yr
Year 3
82,800
+27,600/yr
Year 4
110,400
+27,600/yr
Year 5
138,000
+27,600/yr
Year 1 (with bonus)
27,600
Year 2+ (steady state)
27,600/yr

Estimates use the card's published rates and a 40/60 boost-vs-general split. Real returns vary with how tightly your spend matches each card's boost categories.

What does the IRCTC SBI Premier earn?

What you earn back, by category.

travel
10%
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Everything else
1%
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Welcome bonus

1,500 IRCTC reward points

What do you get with the IRCTC SBI Premier?

  • 10% rewards on IRCTC train ticket bookings
  • 4 reward points per ₹125 on dining + groceries
  • Up to 5% railway lounge access discount
  • 8 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits/year
  • 3.5% forex markup (offered on both Visa and RuPay networks)

Who qualifies for the IRCTC SBI Premier?

These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs. Banks frequently approve below the listed income if your credit is healthy.

Min annual income
₹360,000
Min credit score
720+
Self-employed
Eligible

IRCTC SBI Premier FAQ

What is the IRCTC SBI Premier annual fee?

The annual fee is ₹1,499. It is waived if you spend ₹2,00,000 in a year.

What does the IRCTC SBI Premier earn?

It earns 10% on travel and 1% on everything else.

What is the IRCTC SBI Premier forex markup?

The IRCTC SBI Premier charges 3.5% forex markup on foreign-currency spends.

What income do you need for the IRCTC SBI Premier?

The stated minimum income is ₹3,60,000 a year. Banks treat this as a guideline, not a hard cutoff.

What is the IRCTC SBI Premier welcome bonus?

1,500 IRCTC reward points.

Are these IRCTC SBI Premier figures verified?

These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.