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BPCL SBI Card OCTANE

BPCL SBI Card OCTANE

Annual Fee

₹1,499

Rewards/₹100

₹0.25 - ₹5.62

Normalized to balance base rate with bonus categories

Interest Rate

42.00%

Credit Score

750+

At a Glance

Key Benefits

7.25% on BPCL fuel, 10X dining/grocery, 4 lounges

Lounge Access

4 domestic lounge visits per year (1 per quarter)

Eligibility

Age 21-70, min income Rs. 25K/month, CIBIL 750+

Quick Analysis

The BPCL SBI Card OCTANE is one of the best fuel credit cards in India for BPCL loyalists, delivering an impressive 7.25% total value-back on fuel purchases. With 10X rewards on everyday categories like dining and grocery, plus domestic lounge access, it offers solid value beyond just fuel savings. Ideal for commuters who regularly refuel at BPCL and want a card that maximizes fuel savings while also rewarding everyday spending.

Pros

  • Up to 7.25% value-back on BPCL fuel purchases
  • 10X rewards on dining, grocery, departmental stores and movies
  • 4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per year
  • Annual fee waived on Rs. 2 Lakh spend
  • Instant reward point redemption at BPCL pumps

Cons

  • Only 0.25% reward rate on non-category spends
  • Fuel rewards limited to BPCL stations only
  • 3.5% forex markup is on the higher side
  • No international lounge access

Best For

Regular BPCL fuel users seeking 7.25% value-back, commuters wanting fuel surcharge waiver, and everyday spenders on dining, grocery and movies.

Not Ideal For

Those who refuel at non-BPCL stations, high international spenders due to 3.5% forex fee, or those seeking premium travel perks.

Quick Details

Annual Fee
₹1,499 #54
Joining Fee
₹1,499 #52
Interest Rate
42.00% p.a. #14
Forex Markup
3.50% #27
Fuel Surcharge Waiver 1.00% (₹100.00-₹4000.00)
Rewards/₹100
₹0.25 - ₹5.62 #29
Reward Type Reward Points
Points Expiry 24 months
Reward Currency Points
Domestic Lounge Visits
4/year #38
Min Credit Score These are observed patterns, not bank-published rules.
750+ #50
Min Annual Income These are observed patterns, not bank-published rules. ₹3,00,000
Network VISA
Card Replacement Fee ₹100
Late Payment Fee ₹1,300
Foreign Currency Markup 3.50%
Cheque Return Fee 2.00% (min ₹500)
Reward Redemption Fee ₹99
Rent Payment Fee ₹199
Cash Processing Fee ₹250
Statement Copy Fee ₹200
custom 1.00%
Fee Waiver on Spend ₹2,00,000/yr

Card Features

Contactless International Usage EMI Conversion Balance Transfer Add-on Cards

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic Free
4

visits per year

Maximum 1 visit per quarter. Access to domestic Visa lounges in India.

Reward Structure

Base

All Spends

₹0.25 /₹100
Partner

Fuel

₹6.25 /₹100
Partner

Bharat Gas (Website & App)

₹6.25 /₹100
Cat

Dining

₹2.50 /₹100
Cat

Grocery

₹2.50 /₹100
Cat

Movies

₹2.50 /₹100
Cat

Shopping

₹2.50 /₹100

No Rewards On

Wallet Loads

Reward Redemption

Redeem your points for cashback, travel, and more

Best

Shop & Smile Rewards Catalogue

Merchandise / Products
₹0.25/point

Redeem for gift vouchers from Wildcraft, Bosch, Fossil, Puma and more via SBI mobile app.

Best

BPCL Fuel Redemption (POS)

Other
₹0.25/point

Instant redemption at select BPCL retail outlets. Swipe card and choose to pay with points.

Statement Credit

Cashback / Statement Credit
₹0.25/point

Convert reward points to cash credit against card statement by calling customer care or email.

Milestone Benefits

Welcome Bonus

6,000 bonus reward points (worth Rs. 1,500) credited within 30 days of annual fee payment

₹1,500

value

Renewal Benefit

6,000 bonus reward points on renewal fee payment (only when fee is paid, not waived)

₹1,500

value

Annual Benefit

Next year annual fee waiver on spending Rs. 2 Lakhs in the preceding year

Spend ₹2,00,000 within 365 days

₹1,499

value

Milestone

E-Gift vouchers worth Rs. 2,000 from Aditya Birla Fashion / Yatra / Bata / Hush Puppies on Rs. 3 Lakh annual spend

Spend ₹3,00,000 within 365 days

₹2,000

value

Lifestyle Perks

Custom

100.00% off

Instant redemption of reward points at select BPCL petrol pumps via POS swipe

Category Rankings

See how this card performs in different spending categories compared to other cards.

Bharat Gas (Website & App) #1 /1
25.0000 pts/₹100 Top 100%
Dining #4 /53
10.0000 pts/₹100 Top 8%
Fuel #1 /16
25.0000 pts/₹100 Top 7%
Grocery #3 /49
10.0000 pts/₹100 Top 7%
Movies #1 /8
10.0000 pts/₹100 Top 13%
Shopping #10 /51
10.0000 pts/₹100 Top 20%

The BPCL SBI Card OCTANE is a co-branded fuel credit card from SBI Card in partnership with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). It is the premium variant of the BPCL SBI Card, designed for commuters and drivers who frequently refuel at BPCL petrol pumps and want to maximize their fuel savings.

With an impressive 7.25% total value-back on BPCL fuel purchases, accelerated rewards on everyday spending categories, and complimentary domestic airport lounge access, the BPCL SBI Card OCTANE stands out as one of the best fuel credit cards available in India.

What is BPCL SBI Card OCTANE?

The BPCL SBI Card OCTANE is a Visa-powered fuel credit card that rewards you for every rupee spent on fuel at BPCL stations. It offers 25X reward points on BPCL fuel and lubricant purchases, plus 10X rewards on dining, grocery, departmental stores, and movies.

  • Co-branded card by SBI Card and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
  • Available on Visa network with contactless tap-to-pay support
  • Joining and annual fee of Rs. 1,499 + GST (waivable on Rs. 2 Lakh annual spend)
  • 4 Reward Points = Rs. 1 (each point worth Rs. 0.25)
  • Instant reward point redemption at select BPCL retail outlets

Fuel Rewards - Up to 7.25% Value-Back

Earn 25 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent at BPCL fuel stations, lubricants, and Bharat Gas (website and app). This translates to a 6.25% value-back through rewards, plus an additional 1% fuel surcharge waiver, totaling 7.25% value-back on BPCL fuel purchases.

  • BPCL fuel rewards capped at 2,500 points per billing cycle
  • Bharat Gas rewards capped at 500 points per billing cycle

Everyday Category Rewards

Earn 10 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on dining, departmental stores, grocery, and movies, providing a 2.5% value-back on these everyday categories. The cumulative cap is 7,500 reward points per month across all four categories.

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

Get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all transactions at BPCL petrol pumps on transactions up to Rs. 4,000 (exclusive of GST). Maximum waiver is Rs. 100 per statement cycle, equivalent to annual savings of Rs. 1,200.

Airport Lounge Access

Enjoy 4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar year, with a maximum of 1 visit per quarter. Access is through Visa domestic lounges across India.

Fraud Liability Cover

Complimentary fraud liability cover of Rs. 1 Lakh, valid for 3 days prior to reporting card loss and 7 days after reporting. Report card loss immediately by calling SBI Card helpline at 1800 180 1295.

Welcome Benefit

  • 6,000 bonus Reward Points (worth Rs. 1,500) credited within 30 days of annual fee payment
  • Welcome points are also credited on renewal fee payment each year (only when fee is paid, not waived)

Milestone Benefit

  • e-Gift Vouchers worth Rs. 2,000 on annual spends of Rs. 3 Lakhs
  • Choose from Aditya Birla Fashion (Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, Planet Fashion, Simon Carter), Yatra, Bata, or Hush Puppies
  • SMS with voucher options sent within 20 days of reaching milestone; e-voucher delivered within 5 working days

Annual Fee Waiver

  • Next year renewal fee is waived on annual spends of Rs. 2 Lakhs or more in the preceding year

Airport Lounge Access

The BPCL SBI Card OCTANE provides complimentary domestic airport lounge access across India.

  • Domestic: 4 complimentary visits per calendar year
  • Frequency: Maximum 1 visit per quarter
  • Network: Via Visa domestic lounges
  • International: Not included

For the complete list of eligible lounges, visit the SBI Card website or check with the lounge desk at the airport.

Earning Reward Points

The BPCL SBI Card OCTANE uses a tiered reward structure with 4 Reward Points = Rs. 1:

  • BPCL Fuel & Lubricants: 25 RP per Rs. 100 spent (6.25% value-back) - capped at 2,500 RP per billing cycle
  • Bharat Gas (Website & App): 25 RP per Rs. 100 spent - capped at 500 RP per billing cycle
  • Dining, Grocery, Departmental Stores, Movies: 10 RP per Rs. 100 spent (2.5% value-back) - cumulative cap of 7,500 RP per month
  • All Other Retail: 1 RP per Rs. 100 spent (0.25% value-back) - uncapped

Excluded: Mobile wallet uploads and non-BPCL fuel spends do not earn reward points.

Redeeming Reward Points

  • BPCL Fuel Redemption (POS): Instantly redeem points at select BPCL petrol pumps - ask attendant to swipe card and choose to pay with points
  • Shop & Smile Catalogue: Redeem for gift vouchers from brands like Wildcraft, Bosch, Fossil, Puma via SBI mobile app
  • Statement Credit: Convert points to cash against your card statement by calling SBI Card customer care

Point Expiry: Reward points expire after 24 months from accrual date. Redemption fee of Rs. 99 + GST applies for physical products and vouchers.

Fees & Charges

Fee TypeAmount
Joining FeeRs. 1,499 + GST
Annual/Renewal FeeRs. 1,499 + GST (waived on Rs. 2 Lakh annual spend)
Add-on Card FeeNil
Finance Charges3.50% per month (42% per annum)
Cash Advance Fee2.5% or Rs. 500, whichever is higher
Late PaymentRs. 400 to Rs. 1,300 (based on outstanding)
Over Limit Fee2.5% or Rs. 600, whichever is higher
Foreign Transaction Fee3.5% of transaction value
Card ReplacementRs. 100 + GST
Payment Dishonor2% or Rs. 500, whichever is higher
Reward Redemption FeeRs. 99 + GST (physical products/vouchers)
Rent PaymentRs. 199 + taxes per transaction
Cash Payment (SBI Branch)Rs. 250 + taxes
Utility Payment Fee1% if exceeding Rs. 50,000/billing cycle

Basic Requirements

  • Indian citizen, aged 21 to 70 years
  • Salaried employees or self-employed individuals
  • CIBIL score of 750 or above recommended

Income Requirements

  • Salaried: Minimum net monthly income of Rs. 25,000 (approximately)
  • Self-employed: Minimum annual income of Rs. 4 Lakhs (approximately)

Note: SBI Card does not publicly disclose fixed eligibility criteria. The income and credit score requirements listed above are based on industry sources and may vary based on individual profile assessment.

Identity Proof (Any One)

  • PAN Card
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport
  • Voter ID
  • Driving License

Address Proof (Any One)

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport
  • Utility Bill (not older than 3 months)
  • Bank Account Statement
  • Ration Card

Income Proof (Any One)

  • Latest 1-2 salary slips (not older than 3 months)
  • Latest Form 16
  • Last 3 months bank statement
  • ITR for self-employed applicants

Online Application

  1. Visit the official SBI Card website at sbicard.com
  2. Navigate to Credit Cards > Travel & Fuel > BPCL SBI Card OCTANE
  3. Click on "Apply Now" and fill in your personal details
  4. Enter your income details and employment information
  5. Verify your mobile number with OTP
  6. Submit your application and upload required documents
  7. Track your application status on the SBI Card website

Offline Application

  1. Visit the nearest SBI branch or SBI Card sales office
  2. Fill out the credit card application form
  3. Submit the form along with required documents
  4. An SBI Card representative will process your application

Conclusion

The BPCL SBI Card OCTANE is an excellent fuel credit card for anyone who regularly refuels at Bharat Petroleum stations. The 7.25% total value-back on BPCL fuel purchases is among the highest in the fuel card category, making it a strong choice for commuters and frequent drivers.

Beyond fuel benefits, the card delivers solid everyday value with 10X rewards on dining, grocery, departmental stores, and movies, plus complimentary domestic airport lounge access. The annual fee of Rs. 1,499 is easily recoverable through fuel savings and milestone benefits. However, those who primarily refuel at non-BPCL stations or need international travel benefits should consider other options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the joining fee for BPCL SBI Card OCTANE?
The joining fee is Rs. 1,499 + applicable GST (18%). This is a one-time charge at the time of card issuance.
What is the annual fee and can it be waived?
The annual renewal fee is Rs. 1,499 + GST. It is waived if your annual spending in the preceding year is Rs. 2 Lakhs or more.
What are the welcome benefits?
You receive 6,000 bonus reward points (worth Rs. 1,500) within 30 days of paying the annual fee. This benefit applies on renewal as well, but only when the fee is actually paid (not waived).
How do reward points work on BPCL fuel purchases?
You earn 25 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on BPCL fuel, lubricants, and Bharat Gas (website and app). This gives a 6.25% value-back on BPCL fuel. Combined with the 1% surcharge waiver, the total value-back is up to 7.25%. BPCL fuel rewards are capped at 2,500 points per billing cycle and Bharat Gas rewards at 500 points per billing cycle.
What rewards do I earn on dining, grocery and movies?
You earn 10 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on dining, departmental stores, grocery, and movies. This is equivalent to a 2.5% value-back. These categories share a cumulative cap of 7,500 reward points per month.
What is the reward rate on other purchases?
For all other retail purchases, you earn 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent, giving a 0.25% value-back. Reward points are not earned on mobile wallet uploads and non-BPCL fuel spends.
What is the value of each reward point?
Each reward point is worth Rs. 0.25. The conversion rate is 4 Reward Points = Rs. 1.
How can I redeem my reward points?
You can redeem points in three ways: (1) Instantly at select BPCL petrol pumps by swiping your card and choosing to pay with points, (2) Via the Shop & Smile Rewards Catalogue on SBI mobile app for gift vouchers, (3) As statement credit by contacting SBI Card customer care.
What is the fuel surcharge waiver?
You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions at all BPCL petrol pumps in India, on transactions up to Rs. 4,000 (exclusive of GST). The maximum waiver is Rs. 100 per statement cycle, which translates to annual savings of up to Rs. 1,200.
Does this card offer airport lounge access?
Yes, the BPCL SBI Card OCTANE offers 4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar year, with a maximum of 1 visit per quarter. Access is through Visa domestic lounges.
What are the milestone benefits?
On annual spends of Rs. 3 Lakhs, you receive e-Gift Vouchers worth Rs. 2,000 from Aditya Birla Fashion (Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England), Yatra, Bata, or Hush Puppies.
What is the foreign currency transaction fee?
A 3.5% foreign currency transaction fee is charged on all international transactions. The exchange rate is determined by the card network (Visa/Mastercard).
What are the late payment charges?
Late payment charges are: Nil for up to Rs. 500; Rs. 400 for Rs. 500-1,000; Rs. 750 for Rs. 1,000-10,000; Rs. 950 for Rs. 10,000-25,000; Rs. 1,100 for Rs. 25,000-50,000; Rs. 1,300 for above Rs. 50,000.
What insurance coverage does this card provide?
The card provides a complimentary Fraud Liability Cover of Rs. 1 Lakh. This cover is valid for 3 days prior to reporting card loss and 7 days after reporting.
What is the interest rate on this card?
The finance charge is 3.50% per month (42% per annum). Interest-free credit period ranges from 20 to 50 days subject to full payment of previous bill.
Can I get add-on cards?
Yes, you can get add-on cards for your parents, spouse, children, or siblings above 18 years of age. The add-on card fee is Nil.
What is the eligibility to apply for this card?
You must be an Indian citizen aged 21-70 years, salaried or self-employed, with a minimum monthly income of approximately Rs. 25,000 (salaried) and a CIBIL score of 750 or above.
When do reward points expire?
Reward points are valid for 24 months from the date of accrual. Points not redeemed within this period will expire and be forfeited.
Can I convert purchases to EMI?
Yes, through the Flexipay feature, you can convert any purchase of Rs. 2,500 or more into easy monthly installments within 30 days of the transaction.
Is this card contactless?
Yes, the BPCL SBI Card OCTANE supports contactless (tap-to-pay) payments via Visa payWave for fast, convenient, and secure transactions.
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Last updated: 1 February 2026

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