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Cashback vs Pulse

Side-by-side. The card that earns more depends on where you spend, Tapwise crunches the actual numbers for your wallet.

Winner
SBI Card
VISA
Cashback
•••• 4421
SBI Card

Cashback

Visa · ₹999/yr
70composite score
95% rule confidence
Winner
SBI Card
VISA
Pulse
•••• 4421
SBI Card

Pulse

Visa · ₹1,499/yr
51composite score
95% rule confidence
Annual fee
₹999
₹1,499
Network
Visa
Visa
Base reward rate
5%
2%
Min. income (monthly)
₹30,000
₹30,000
Min. credit score
700+
700+
Best for
Online shopping
healthcare
Bonus reward categories differ, see the rule tables on each card's detail page for the fine print.
 Tapwise verdict

Cashback edges out for most wallets.

  • Better base rate, 5% vs 2% on everything outside a bonus bucket.
  • Lighter annual fee, ₹999 vs ₹1,499.
Composite score
Cashback70
Pulse51
Scored on fee, base rate, qualification, and rule confidence. Tapwise's personal recommendation also weighs your actual spending.

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