paisa simple logo

IndiGo SBI Card ELITE

TravelCo-BrandedPremiumVerified · October 30, 2026
3.5/5.0

Updated on October 30, 2026

IndiGo SBI Card ELITE

🎖️Reward Rate

IndiGo: 7 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on the IndiGo app and website

Overview

IndiGo SBI Card ELITE is an IndiGo co-brand card that earns IndiGo BluChips, with 7 BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo bookings, a 5,000 BluChips voucher on joining and renewal, milestone vouchers and lounge access.

Rewards

Reward Type

Air Miles

Reward Rate

  • • IndiGo: 7 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on the IndiGo app and website
  • • Hotels and Travel: 3 BluChips per ₹100
  • • Other Spends: 2 BluChips per ₹100
  • • Exclusions: No BluChips on fuel, rent, utilities, government, gaming, insurance, wallet loads, Flexipay and cash withdrawals

Welcome Benefit

A 5,000 IndiGo BluChips voucher and one 6E Eats voucher after the annual fee is paid and the first transaction is made within 60 days. 4 6E Prime passes on spends of ₹1 lakh within 90 days.

Milestone Benefit

A 6,000 IndiGo BluChips voucher each at ₹3 lakh, ₹6 lakh, ₹9 lakh and ₹12 lakh of annual spends, up to 24,000 BluChips a year.

Redemption

  • • IndiGo Flights: BluChips move to your IndiGo BluChip account every statement and are used with Pay with Points on the IndiGo app or website
  • • Expiry: BluChips do not expire if you earn or use them at least once in 2 years
  • • Vouchers: BluChip vouchers work only on IndiGo-operated flights and are non-refundable

Benefits

  • Renewal: 5,000 BluChips voucher and one 6E Eats voucher each year after the fee is paid
  • Domestic Lounges: 8 visits a year, up to 2 a quarter, when you spend ₹1 lakh in the previous quarter
  • International Lounges: 6 visits a year, up to 2 a quarter
  • Insurance: 4 flight cancellation covers a year of up to ₹3,000 each, lost baggage cover up to ₹75,000 and lost card cover up to ₹1 lakh
  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% on ₹500 to ₹4,000, up to ₹400 a statement
  • Network: Mastercard or RuPay

Fees & Charges

ParticularsAmount
Joining Fee₹4,999
Annual Fee₹4,999
Foreign Currency Mark-up Fee3.5%
Cash Advance Fee2.5% of the amount withdrawn (minimum ₹500).

Fee waiver: SBI Card does not list a spend-based fee waiver for this card.

PaisaSimple Review

Overall Rating

3.5/5
Rewards4/5
Conditions3.5/5
Redemption3/5
Fees & Value3/5
Travel & Perks3.5/5

What do we like about this card?

Rated 3.5 out of 5. The IndiGo SBI Card ELITE scores well for 7 BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo, 2 per ₹100 elsewhere, 5,000 BluChips vouchers on joining and each renewal and up to 24,000 BluChips in milestone vouchers. It loses marks because BluChips can be used only on IndiGo, the ₹4,999 fee has no spend waiver and the forex markup is 3.5%.

Pros

  • • IndiGo Earn: 7 BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo bookings
  • • Welcome and Renewal: 5,000 BluChips voucher each year the fee is paid
  • • Milestones: Up to 24,000 BluChips in vouchers at ₹12 lakh spend
  • • Lounges: Domestic and international visits
  • • Travel Cover: Flight cancellation and lost baggage cover

Cons

  • • Fee: ₹4,999 a year with no spend waiver listed
  • • High Forex: 3.5% markup
  • • Domestic Lounges Need Spend: ₹1 lakh in the previous quarter
  • • IndiGo Only: BluChips can be used only on IndiGo flights
  • • Exclusions: No BluChips on fuel, rent, utilities or insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the joining and annual fee of the IndiGo SBI Card ELITE?

The joining fee is ₹4,999 plus GST. The annual fee is ₹4,999 plus GST. SBI Card does not list a spend-based fee waiver for this card.

What rewards does the IndiGo SBI Card ELITE give?

IndiGo: 7 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on the IndiGo app and website. Hotels and Travel: 3 BluChips per ₹100. Other Spends: 2 BluChips per ₹100. Exclusions: No BluChips on fuel, rent, utilities, government, gaming, insurance, wallet loads, Flexipay and cash withdrawals.

How do I redeem the rewards on the IndiGo SBI Card ELITE?

IndiGo Flights: BluChips move to your IndiGo BluChip account every statement and are used with Pay with Points on the IndiGo app or website. Expiry: BluChips do not expire if you earn or use them at least once in 2 years. Vouchers: BluChip vouchers work only on IndiGo-operated flights and are non-refundable.

Does the IndiGo SBI Card ELITE give airport lounge access?

Domestic Lounges: 8 visits a year, up to 2 a quarter, when you spend ₹1 lakh in the previous quarter. International Lounges: 6 visits a year, up to 2 a quarter.

What is the forex markup on the IndiGo SBI Card ELITE?

The forex markup is 3.5% of the amount spent in a foreign currency.

Compare with Similar Cards

Rating
3.5/5
3.9/5
Highest rated
3.5/5
Best Suited for
TravelCo-BrandedPremium
TravelPremium
TravelCo-BrandedPremiumUPI RuPay
Fee Details

Joining Fee

₹4,999

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹4,999

Joining Fee

₹5,000

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹5,000

Joining Fee

₹4,999

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹4,999

Welcome Benefit
  • • A 5,000 IndiGo BluChips voucher and one 6E Eats voucher after the annual fee is paid and the first transaction is made within 60 days. 4 6E Prime passes on spends of ₹1 lakh within 90 days.
  • • 2,500 EDGE Miles on your first transaction within 37 days of card issuance.
  • • A 5,000 IndiGo BluChips voucher and an IndiGo meal voucher on joining fee payment, plus a 3-month EazyDiner Prime membership and a The Postcard Hotels stay voucher worth ₹3,000. A further 3,000 BluChips voucher on spends of ₹1 lakh within 90 days.
Reward/Cashback Rate
  • • IndiGo: 7 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on the IndiGo app and website
  • • Hotels and Travel: 3 BluChips per ₹100
  • • Other Spends: 2 BluChips per ₹100
  • • Exclusions: No BluChips on fuel, rent, utilities, government, gaming, insurance, wallet loads, Flexipay and cash withdrawals
  • • Travel: 5 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on Travel EDGE, direct airline and direct hotel spends
  • • Other Spends: 2 EDGE Miles per ₹100
  • • Exclusions: No miles on gold and jewellery, rent, wallet, government, insurance, fuel or utilities
  • • IndiGo: 6 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 from the card on the IndiGo website and app, plus up to 16 more from your IndiGo loyalty tier
  • • Other Spends: 3 BluChips per ₹100
  • • UPI: 0.5 BluChips per ₹100
  • • Bills and Essentials: 0.5 BluChips per ₹100 on fuel, insurance, utilities, rent, wallet, FASTag, education, railway and government spends
  • • Exclusions: No BluChips on cash withdrawals and EMI transactions
Pros
  • • IndiGo Earn: 7 BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo bookings
  • • Welcome and Renewal: 5,000 BluChips voucher each year the fee is paid
  • • Milestones: Up to 24,000 BluChips in vouchers at ₹12 lakh spend
  • • Lounges: Domestic and international visits
  • • Travel Cover: Flight cancellation and lost baggage cover
  • • Travel Rewards: 5 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on travel
  • • Transfer Value: 1 mile = 2 partner miles
  • • Tiered Benefits: More lounge visits and miles at higher spends
  • • Milestones: Up to 10,000 bonus miles a year
  • • Zero Forex: 0% markup abroad
  • • Milestones: Up to 25,000 BluChips in vouchers a year
  • • Two Networks: Mastercard and RuPay with UPI
  • • Welcome and Renewal: 5,000 BluChips voucher each year the fee is paid
  • • Trip Cancellation: Up to ₹25,000 a year
Cons
  • • Fee: ₹4,999 a year with no spend waiver listed
  • • High Forex: 3.5% markup
  • • Domestic Lounges Need Spend: ₹1 lakh in the previous quarter
  • • IndiGo Only: BluChips can be used only on IndiGo flights
  • • Exclusions: No BluChips on fuel, rent, utilities or insurance
  • • Fee: ₹5,000 with no spend-based waiver
  • • Transfer Fee: ₹199 per transfer
  • • Exclusions: No miles on rent, insurance, utilities, fuel and more
  • • Forex: 3.5% markup
  • • Fee: ₹4,999 a year with no spend waiver listed
  • • No Lounge Access: No lounge visits listed for this card
  • • Low Earn on Bills: 0.5 BluChips per ₹100 on fuel, rent and utilities
  • • No Fuel Surcharge Waiver: Not offered on this card
  • • IndiGo Only: BluChips are used on IndiGo flights