Gild Credit Card

SBM Bank, a subsidiary of the State Bank of Mauritius, issues a Gild Credit card that comes with a fixed deposit (FD) account and a host of features. The card ensures high returns from FDs along with digital gold rewards and makes it a great alternative for debit cards linked to low-interest savings accounts. Gild accounts can be opened instantly and offer access to several services. Here is some more information regarding Gild Card.

Updated On - 14 Sep 2025

Gild Card Features

The following are the significant features of Gild card: 

  1. Gild card charges no joining fees to the customers 
  2. Offers 0.75% of the spendings as gold rewards 
  3. FD up to Rs.5 lakh is insured under DICGC 
  4. Offers metal card holder along with the Gild contactless card as welcome gift 
  1. On every spend using Gild Card, user will earn gold rewards up to 1.00% 
  2. Offers credit card with credit limit of 90% of fixed deposit (FD) amount on opening an FD with Gild card 
  3. Offers free credit period of 45 days 
  4. FD opened with Gild card of tenure two years and three days will yield 13.20% interest (6.60% p.a.) 
  5. Provides fraud protection for a safe and secured transaction 

Note: If you open an FD of amount Rs.1 lakh then credit limit offered for the secured credit card will be Rs.90,000 (90% of FD amount). 

Functionalities of Gild Application 

The following are some of the significant activities that can be performed through Gild application: 

  1. Locking and unlocking Gild card 
  2. Activating Gild card 
  1. Offers card instantly 
  2. Managing limit of the card 
  3. Downloading, viewing, and controlling statement 
  4. Deposits can be managed 
  5. Increasing limit 
  1. Using passcodes for securing application 
  2. Allows setting reminders for paying bills 
  3. Allows users to both disable and enable transactions through online, PSO, and international   

How to Get the Gild Card? 

Here are the steps to obtain the Gild Card: 

  1. Download the Gild application on your mobile device 
  2. Sign up with your mobile number 
  3. Enter your details as requested 
  4. Select an amount for fixed deposit as per your preference 
  5. Complete the e-KYC process 
  1. Book the FD by transferring the FD amount 

After completing the process of booking your FD, a Gild Credit card with a credit limit of 90% of FD amount will be provided. Virtual cards can be downloaded by the customer by downloading the mobile application. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Any individual within the age gap of 18 to 61 years and with a valid PAN card are eligible for Gild Card 

Offers and Rewards on Gild Card 

The following is the list of offers and reward that customers can avail themselves of using Gild Card: 

  1. On every purchase using Gild Card, customers can earn Gild Petals 
  2. Customer can earn 0.75% as Petal on every transaction made using Gild card 
  3. On spending more than Rs.3 lakh per year, Gild Card offers annual fee waiver 
  4. Allows the card users to build a good credit score 
  1. Users who are not eligible for other credit card available in the market, can apply for Gild Card 
  2. Digital gold can be converted into physical 24K gold coins 

Note:  

  1. The Petals earned as rewards can be redeemed as cashback, digital gold and other rewards. 
  2. Petals earned are valid for lifetime 

Fees and Charges  

The following is the list of fees and charges imposed on Gild card users: 

Fees and charges 

Amount (subject to 18% GST) 

Joining Fees

Free 

Annual Renewal fees

Rs.499 (can waived off if Rs.1.50 lakh spent on the first year) 

Cash advance transaction fee

Rs.125 per transaction 

Card replacement fee

Rs.500 

Late payment charges

Rs.299 

Forex Markup fee

2.49% 

Card cancellation fees

Rs.999 

Details 

Limit 

Credit  

90% of FD 

Daily spending 

Up to Rs.2 lakh 

Maximum cash transaction 

50% of FD 

Card and Transaction Limits 

The limit offered on Gild card and transactions are: 

Details 

Limit 

Credit  

90% of FD 

Daily spending 

Up to Rs.2 lakh 

Maximum cash transaction 

50% of FD 

What Makes Gild Cards Different from Other Cards? 

The following are the factors that makes Gild cards different from other cards: 

  1. Customers can set their credit limit without any interference of the bank 
  2. Charges lowest markup fess for Forex 
  3. Helps building credit score 
  1. The Annual Percentage Rate is lower than other cards 
  2. Allows cash withdrawal without charging any interest 
  3. Secures your money as the fund is insured by DICGC 

What are the Conditions under which Gild Cards may Get Cancelled? 

The following are the conditions for applying for cancellation of Gild Cards: 

  1. Incomplete KYC within 12 months of e-KYC process 
  2. Changes in bank policies 
  3. Mismatch in information provided by the customer 
  4. Not clearing payment due for 60 days 
  5. Absence of nominee or nominee refuses to continue the card after demise of primary cardholder 
  1. Card can be cancelled by the bank under the following unsocial activities: 
  1. Involvement of card user in any civil or criminal activity as per court of law or professional body 
  2. Detection of fraudulent activity, as per AML or fraud control and foreign exchange policies of RBI 
  3. Card used for anti-social or speculative activities 
  4. Card exploited in business commercially 

Important Terms and Conditions  

The following are vital terms and conditions associated with Gild Card: 

  1. Gild mobile application is available on Android and iOS devices 
  2. Digital cards can be downloaded immediately from the application 
  3. Physical Gild card can be received by the user within seven working days 
  1. Deposit options are available are Rs.20,000, Rs.50,000, Rs.1 lakh, and Rs.2 lakh 

Note: Gild cards are non-functional in some of the regions such as Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir. 

FAQs on Gild Credit Card

  • What is Gild?

    Gild is the secured credit card issued by SBM bank which is provided to the customers in both physical and digital form. The fixed deposit backed contactless card is available at FDs at competitive rates along with a credit limit of 90% of the FD amount and digital gold rewards. 

  • How to activate Gild Credit Card for online transactions?

    Download Gild App from Google Playstore or Apple Store and complete the application process to receive the virtual card instantly. After receiving the card select ‘Manage Card’ and activate the features that support online activities such as online transactions.

  • How to get a physical card and activate offline transactions?

    You can request a physical card after activating the virtual card from the application. After receiving the physical card and kit, the offline transaction can be activated through the mobile app.

  • How to manage Gild credit card settings or preferences?

    The credit card settings or preferences can be adjusted by setting the daily transaction limit, disable transaction across various platforms, or block cards through ‘Manage Card’ option.

  • Does Gild Credit Card have any offers?

    Yes, Gild Credit cards provides various offers across food, travel, entertainment, apparel, and other categories for this Visa Platinum cards.

  • How to report any transaction discrepancies?

    To report any discrepancies related to transaction, you can visit the Gild app and select ‘Raise an issue’ under transaction tab and choose the nature of the problem. 

  • How are the deposits protected with SBM Bank?

    Gild card is issued by the SBM bank, an RBI-regulated entity and protected under the DICGC scheme which makes these cards completely secured. 

  • Is Gild available without FD or as an unsecured credit card?

    No, Gild cards are not available without FD or as an unsecured credit card for now. The FDs and the credit card are inseparable products for those customers applying for Gild credit card. 

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