Standard Chartered Smart Card: 2% Cashback on Bills in 2025

Card Fees

₹0

Joining Fees

499/-

Annual Fees

3.5%

Foreign Transaction Fee

45%

APR

₹500

Over-limit Fee

Eligibility Criteria

18-65

Minimum & Maximum Age Criteria

30,000

Minimum monthly income

750

Minimum Credit Score

Minimum Credit Score Required

750

Annual Charges

499/-

Features

  • Cashback on Online & Offline Spends
  • Shop & Save – Up to ₹500 Monthly
  • 1–2% Cashback + ₹500 Cap Monthly

Welcome Offer

  • ₹500 Amazon Pay voucher on card activation.
  • 2% cashback on utility bill payments made via the card.

If you’re looking for a credit card that rewards you for every swipe, the Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card is a perfect choice. With no joining fee and attractive cashback benefits, this card makes your spending even more rewarding. Whether you’re shopping online or offline, the Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card ensures you get the most value for your money.

Written By:

Aftab Memon

Last Updated:

April 24, 2025

Key Features

Welcome Benefits:

  • Get a Rs.500 Amazon Pay voucher when you activate your Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card. This welcome gift adds instant value to your card.

Cashback Benefits:

  • Online Purchases: Earn 2% cashback on all online transactions.
  • Offline Spends: Get 1% cashback on offline purchases.
  • Monthly Cashback Cap: Earn up to Rs.500 cashback every month for offline transactions.

Spend-Based Benefits:

  • Annual Fee Waiver: Spend Rs.1.2 lakh annually to get your Rs.499 annual fee reversed. This makes the card practically free if you meet the spending requirement.

Interest-Free Period:

  • Enjoy an extended interest-free period of 90 days on retail purchases during the first three months.
  • To avail of this benefit, ensure you pay the minimum due amount in each billing cycle.

Smart Card Kuch-Bhi on-EMI (KBE) Benefits:

  • Convert your purchases into EMIs with 0.99% interest for 3 months.
  • No processing fees for EMI conversion through net banking or the mobile app.
  • This offer does not apply to EMIs set at the point of purchase.

Cashback Redemption

Redeeming your cashback is simple and hassle-free:

  • Your first cashback redemption requires a minimum of Rs.1,000.
  • Subsequent redemptions can be made in multiples of Rs.500.

Fees And Charges

Type of ChargeFee
Joining FeeNil
Annual Fee (from 2nd year)Rs.499 (waived on Rs.1.2 lakh spend)
Finance Charges3.75% per month (45% p.a.)
Minimum Amount Due5% of total due (min Rs.250)
Late Payment FeeRs.100 to Rs.1,200 (depending on outstanding balance)
Cheque Bounce FeeRs.500
Overlimit ChargesRs.500 (2.5% of overlimit amount)
Cash Advance Fee3% (min Rs.300)
Overseas Transaction Fee3.5%
Cash Repayment FeeRs.299
Paper Statement FeeRs.99
Rewards Handling FeeRs.99
Card Replacement FeeNil
Cheque/Cash Pick-up FeeRs.100

 

Pro and Cons:

Pros:

  • 2% Cashback on Online Transactions – Great for regular online shoppers.
  • Welcome Bonus – ₹500 Amazon Pay voucher on activation.
  • Low Annual Fee – Affordable entry-level card with solid rewards.

 

Cons:

  • Monthly Cashback Cap – ₹500 limit on offline cashback can restrict high spenders.
  • No Lounge Access or Travel Perks – Limited premium features.
  • Cashback is Category-Specific – Not all spending earns high rewards.

How To Apply

If You Have an Existing Relationship with the Bank:

  1. Visit the official website – https://www.sc.com/in/credit-cards/smart-credit-card/.
  2. Click on ‘Apply Now’.
  3. Review the card details and click ‘Yes’ if you already have a Standard Chartered account.
  4. Proceed by selecting ‘Yes’ if you own a Standard Chartered credit card.
  5. Fill in the pop-up form and click ‘Proceed to Authenticate’.
  6. If you don’t have a credit card, click ‘No’ and follow the steps to apply using your debit card.

If You Are New to Standard Chartered:

  1. Visit the same link – https://www.sc.com/in/credit-cards/smart-credit-card/.
  2. Click ‘Apply Now’.
  3. Choose ‘No’ for existing customer status.
  4. Fill in the pop-up form with your details and click ‘Next’.
  5. Follow the instructions to complete your application.

Additional Information

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  1. Can I earn cashback on fuel transactions?
    No, cashback is not provided on fuel purchases or cash withdrawals.
  2. What is the value of each cashback point?
    Each cashback point is equivalent to Re.1.
  3. Is there a fuel surcharge waiver?
    No, there is no fuel surcharge waiver associated with this card.
  4. Do cashback points expire?
    No, your cashback points never expire, ensuring you can redeem them anytime.
  5. How much cashback can I earn monthly?
    You can earn up to Rs.1,000 per month in cashback for online spends.