Apply now for SCB Ultimate Credit Card
Best Suited For – Travel, Dining and Lifestyle
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Standard Chartered Ultimate credit card provides multiple benefits to cardholders. You can enjoy discounts on travelling, dining and lifestyle. The card provides ultimate rewards and world-class privileges to its customers justifying the fees and charges levied on the card. Additional information about the card is mentioned below.
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Reward Points- Earn 5 reward points on every Rs. 150 spent. Get maximum benefit with 1 reward point = Re 1
Welcome Benefit- Get 6,000 reward points on payment of joining fee
Sign-Up Bonus- Up to ₹ 10,000 cashback on MakeMyTrip if booked within 90 days of card issuance
Travel Benefits-
Golf Benefits- Access to 20 premier golf courses in India and 150 worldwide. 1 complimentary game and 1 complimentary coaching session per month
| Fee/Charge | Amount/Rate |
| Annual Fee | Rs. 5,000 |
| Renewal Fee (second year onwards) | Rs.5,000 |
| Cash Advance Charges | 3% of withdrawal or Rs. 300 per transaction, whichever is higher |
| Add-on Fee (per annum) | Nil |
| Overlimit Charges | 2.5% of overlimit amount subject to a minimum of Rs. 500 |
| Surcharges | Rs. 10 or 1% of the transaction (whichever is higher) are levied on Petrol transactions. Rs. 25 or 2.5% (whichever is higher) are levied on Railway station |
| Goods and Services Tax (GST) | GST is levied on all taxable supplies |
| Late Payment Charges |
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| Pros | Cons |
| 3.33% cashback across categories | High annual fee of Rs.5,000 |
| 5% cashback on duty-free spends | No fee waiver |
| Low FX markup fee | – |
If you want to own a credit card that gives high cashback and special benefits on multiple categories such as travel, shopping, and dining, Standard Chartered Bank Ultimate Credit Card is a great option. This card has a 3.3% rewards rate and allows its users to redeem the points for gift vouchers, which makes it a worthy competitor of several premium credit cards such as HDFC Infinia and HDFC Diners Black Card. The SCB Ultimate Credit Card also provides good travel perks such as Priority Pass membership, 5% off on duty-free purchases, and a 2% foreign transaction fee—one of the lowest in India.
Under dining benefits, it offers up to 25% discount on over 250 participating restaurants in India. You will be able to enjoy golf benefits as well. So, if you are a frequent traveler or someone who is interested in higher rewards, this is a good option.
| Credit Card | Annual Fee | Key Feature |
| SBI Card PRIME | Rs. 2,999 | Complimentary Memberships (Trident, Vistara, etc.) and Lounge Access |
| Citi Bank Premier Miles Credit Card | Rs. 3,000 | Premier Miles, Air Miles, Lounge Access, etc. |
| SBI Card ELITE | Rs. 4,999 | Free Memberships (Club Vistara, Priority Pass, etc.) |
| IndusInd Bank Nexxt Credit Card | Rs. 3,499 | Complimentary membership to Priority Pass Program and Travel Plus Program |
| HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card | Rs. 10,000 | Unlimited free golf games at select courses worldwide |
| ICICI Bank Emeralde Credit Card | Rs. 12,000 | Unlimited Lounge Access, No over limit, cash withdrawal or late payment charges |
| American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card | Rs. 5,000 | Complimentary access to 14 premium golf courses in India and Priority Pass Membership |
| Criteria | Details |
| Age | Minimum- 21 | Maximum- 65 |
| Occupation | Salaried or Self-employed |
| Minimum Income for Salaried Applicants | Rs. 2 Lakh per month |
| Minimum Income for Self-employed Applicants | Rs. 24 Lakh per annum |
| Serviceable Cities | Click here for the list of eligible cities |
You can apply for the Ultimate Credit Card through Paisabazaar. Follow the steps given below:
After a successful online application, the applicant would get a call from Paisabazaar or from Standard Chartered Bank to decide the right time and place for document collection. Once the documents have been submitted, the bank will verify the details and, if satisfied, issue the credit card.
Can I transfer my outstanding balance on any other bank’s credit card?
Yes, Standard Chartered Ultimate credit card provides the facility of ‘Balance Transfer’ via which you can transfer your outstanding balance on any other bank’s credit card.
Are my online transactions secured?
Yes, all the online transactions secured with 3D secure OTP verification feature.
Will I be charged if I use my card overseas?
All the overseas transactions are levied with 3.5% transaction fee.
What are the additional benefits on SCB Ultimate credit card?
You can get a chance to get Rs.10,000 cashback on MakeMyTrip on booking tickets within 90 days of card issuance along with complimentary Priority Pass Membership.
Can I apply for Ultimate Virtual Card?
Yes, you can apply for an Ultimate Virtual Credit Card for golf benefits, dining privileges, and more and access these benefits instantly. Click here to know more.
What is the age limit for availing medical insurance?
Cardholders should be between 18-70 years of age. Also this facility is only available for the primary cardholder.
Replacement for the lost card happened at a reasonable rate of INR 100.
The agents and team are available for assistance all round the clock.
On account of lost card, I contacted the team and they helped me out!
This is only INR 100 fee applicable for the redemption of the rewards.
When I had lost my card, the agents gave me an emergency replacement.
I truly appreciate the concierge service that comes with this card.
