Tata Croma SBI Credit Card Review: Croma Card vs Croma SELECT

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Availability: Both Tata Croma cards are still listed on SBI Card’s Tata card site, but we could not confirm that new applications are open. Check on the issuer’s website before you apply. Existing cardholders are not affected.
Verified October 2026 against SBI Card’s Tata Croma card pages. Two variants. Tata Croma Card: ₹499 fee (waived on ₹1 lakh), 1.5% back at Croma. Tata Croma SELECT: ₹2,999 fee, 2% back at Croma, ₹3,000 welcome voucher, 8 domestic lounge visits. Both earn up to 5% at Tata outlets. 1 Empower point = ₹1.

Tata Croma SBI Credit Card Review: Croma Card and Croma SELECT

SBI Card · Tata Croma co-brand · Two variants
Our score: 6.5 / 10
1.5–2% at Croma
Up to 5% at Tata outlets
1 point = ₹1
Two variants

SBI Card issues two Tata Croma co-brand cards: the entry Tata Croma Card and the premium Tata Croma SELECT. Both pay rewards as Empower points, worth ₹1 each, on Croma and Tata-brand purchases.

They differ in fee, Croma reward rate, accelerated categories and travel perks, so it is worth matching the variant to how much you spend.

In short: Tata Croma Card (₹499, waived at ₹1 lakh): 1.5% at Croma and 3X on department stores and groceries. Croma SELECT (₹2,999): 2% at Croma, 3X on department stores, groceries, dining and international, ₹3,000 vouchers, milestones and 8 lounge visits. Good for regular Croma and Tata shoppers.
What we like
  • 1 Empower point = ₹1
  • Up to 5% back at Tata outlets on both variants
  • Entry card fee waived on ₹1 lakh
  • SELECT: ₹3,000 welcome voucher and milestone vouchers
  • SELECT: 8 domestic lounge visits a year
Watch out for
  • Availability for new applicants unclear
  • Croma reward rate of 1.5–2% is modest for electronics
  • Entry card has no lounge access
  • SELECT anniversary voucher needs ₹2 lakh spend
  • SELECT fee of ₹2,999

Fees and charges

ItemDetail
Tata Croma Card fee₹499 + GST, waived on ₹1 lakh annual spend
Croma SELECT fee₹2,999 + GST
InterestAbout 3.5% a month (check SBI Card’s MITC)
Fuel waiver: Croma Card1% on ₹500–₹3,000, up to ₹100 a cycle
Fuel waiver: SELECT1% on ₹500–₹4,000, up to ₹250 a cycle

Rewards: how the card earns

FeatureTata Croma CardCroma SELECT
Croma and croma.com1.5% back2% back
Tata outletsUp to 5%Up to 5%
3X categoriesDepartment stores and groceriesDepartment stores, groceries, dining, international
Other spends1 point per ₹1001 point per ₹100
Welcome500 points on ₹2,000 spend in 60 days₹3,000 e-voucher
Milestones—₹3,000 vouchers at ₹4 lakh and ₹5 lakh annual spend
Worked example: Buy a ₹60,000 laptop at Croma: the Croma Card returns ₹900 (1.5%) and SELECT returns ₹1,200 (2%). A SELECT holder spending ₹5 lakh a year also collects ₹6,000 in milestone vouchers and the ₹3,000 anniversary voucher, comfortably covering the ₹2,999 fee.

Other benefits

BenefitDetail
Lounge accessSELECT only: 8 domestic airport visits a year (2 a quarter)
FuelSurcharge waiver on both variants (see fees)
RedemptionEmpower points, 1 point = ₹1

Eligibility

Issuer

SBI Card

Variants

Tata Croma Card; Tata Croma SELECT

Availability

Confirm with SBI Card

Documents

PAN, Aadhaar, income proof

Who this card is for

  • Good fit: regular Croma and Tata-brand shoppers; SELECT for those spending ₹4–5 lakh a year.
  • Skip if: you rarely shop at Croma or Tata outlets — a general cashback card will earn more.

Alternatives worth comparing

Final verdict

Good value for Croma and Tata loyalists, with simple ₹1-a-point rewards. Choose SELECT only if you will hit the ₹4–5 lakh milestones; otherwise the ₹499 card is the better deal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the two Tata Croma cards?

The Croma Card (₹499) gives 1.5% at Croma; Croma SELECT (₹2,999) gives 2% at Croma, more 3X categories, vouchers, milestones and 8 lounge visits.

How much is an Empower point worth?

₹1.

Is the fee waivable?

The Croma Card’s ₹499 fee is waived on ₹1 lakh annual spend. SELECT’s anniversary voucher needs ₹2 lakh spend.

Does it give lounge access?

Only SELECT: 8 domestic visits a year.

Can I still apply?

The cards are listed on SBI Card’s site, but confirm that applications are open before applying.

Last verified: October 2026, against SBI Card’s Tata Croma card pages. Card terms change often; confirm the current fees and reward rules on the issuer’s website before you apply. All fees are plus 18% GST.

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