Cashback SBI Card vs Flipkart Axis

Cashback SBI Card is better for online shopping, travel & flights, while Flipkart Axis wins on food delivery & dining. Flipkart Axis is cheaper to keep (₹500/year).

Cashback SBI CardFlipkart Axis Bank Credit Card
IssuerSBI CardAxis Bank
NetworkVisaMastercard
Best forOnline shoppingFlipkart & Myntra
Headline benefit5% online cashback7.5% on Myntra
Joining fee₹999₹500
Annual fee₹999₹500
Fee waiver₹2,00,000 spend₹3,50,000 spend
Works on UPINoNo
Lounge accessNoneNone
Online shopping rewards5%4%
Groceries rewards1%1%
Food delivery & dining rewards1%4%
Fuel rewards––
UPI scan & pay rewards––
Bills & recharges rewards––
Travel & flights rewards5%4%
Everything else rewards1%1%
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Choose Cashback SBI Card if…

  • No merchant restrictions: 5% on almost any website
  • Straight cashback with no points to redeem
  • Simple, predictable rewards

Watch out for

  • Online cashback is capped at ₹5,000 per statement
  • No lounge access
  • Fuel, rent and wallets excluded
Read full Cashback SBI Card review

Choose Flipkart Axis if…

  • Top rewards on Flipkart and Myntra
  • 4% on popular apps like Swiggy and Uber
  • Cashback credited directly

Watch out for

  • Fee waiver needs a high ₹3.5 lakh spend
  • No lounge access
  • Utilities and fuel excluded
Read full Flipkart Axis review

Verdict

Cashback SBI Card is better for online shopping, travel & flights, while Flipkart Axis wins on food delivery & dining. Flipkart Axis is cheaper to keep (₹500/year). Many people hold both: the two cards cover different categories, so using each where it earns most maximises your total rewards. Try the card finder with your own spends to see the exact difference.

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