SBI Revises Credit Card Rates: Higher Charges for Late Credit Card Bill Payments

SBI Card Updates: SBI has recently raised fees for using certain credit cards, including higher interest rates and utility bill payment charges. It's important to note that these changes will come into effect on different dates.

Oct 9, 2024, 19:18 IST
The new change in credit card rates will be effective from November 1.
The new change in credit card rates will be effective from November 1.

According to an Economic Times story, SBI Card has increased fees for a few credit card transactions. The changes suggested include adjustments to the financing and utility bill payment fee structures. 

It's significant to remember that these changes have different effective dates. The new change in credit card rates will be effective from November 1. 

SBI Credit Card Charges Increased by 0.25%

The finance charges for all unsecured SBI Credit Cards have been updated to 3.75% p.m. by SBI Card. This does not, however, apply to Shaurya, Defense. This will go into effect on November 1, 2024. According to the SBI Card website, the current rate of finance costs is up to 3.50% per month [42% per annum] from the date of the transaction.

As per the statement issued on the SBI Card website, “The minimum amount of Finance Charge levied on all transactions in the event of the Cardholder choosing not to pay his balance in full within payment due date, and on all cash advances taken by the Cardholder will be ₹25 each, exclusive of applicable taxes."

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New SBI Card Utility Bill Payment Fees

Starting December 1, 2024, if the total utility payments (such as phone bills, electricity bills, insurance premiums, donations, DTH, or internet services) exceed Rs. 50,000 in a billing period, a 1% fee will be charged.

Other New Features Added

Starting September 28, 2024, the SBI PRIME Credit Card and Club Vistara SBI Credit Card have been discontinued. They will no longer be issued, and existing users can't use them anymore.

According to new RBI guidelines, nominee registration for credit card insurance is now required. Users can add the nominee through either the SBI Card app or the website.

Vidhee Tripathi
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Vidhee Tripathi completed her PG Diploma degree in Digital Media from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. She is a graduate in Science with chemistry honors from Banaras Hindu University. She has 2 years of experience in various aspects of journalism. She was previously associated with the social media wing of Akashvani. At jagranjosh.com, currently she covers current affairs, national news and international news. She is also associated with the education news section of Jagran Josh.

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