SBI Credit Card Cash Withdrawal

Cash advance is a facility that is provided by most banks in India. Using this, a credit cardholder can withdraw cash up to a certain limit over the counter at a bank or through an ATM. SBI also provides this service to its customers who possess a credit card that is offered by the bank. Almost all the SBI credit cards come equipped with this facility and can be used to withdraw cash from an ATM. However, the amount of cash that can be withdrawn vary from card to card and so do the charges levied on availing this facility.

Let us take a detailed look at this facility, the benefits that come along with it as well as the charges it attracts.

SBI Credit Card Cash Withdrawal Limit

Cash withdrawal or cash advance limit is the amount of cash the cardholder can withdraw using a particular credit card. Mostly denoted in terms of percentage, it is the part of the total available credit limit on the card in question.

For example, if the credit limit of a particular card is Rs.2 lakh, the cash advance limit on it would vary between 20% and 80% of the same. If the cash limit is 20%, the cardholder can withdraw Rs.40,000 as cash by using their credit card. Similarly, if the cash limit is 80%, the cardholder will be allowed to withdraw Rs.1,60,000 using the credit card. SBI typically offers a cash advance limit of 80% on most of its credit cards.

SBI Credit Card Cash Advance Fee

SBI, like all other banks, charges a cash withdrawal fee. This is a transaction fee that the cardholder needs to pay each time they withdraw cash using their credit card. This fee will be added to their credit card bill in the following statement.

SBI charges a cash advance fee of 2.5% of the amount withdrawn or Rs.300 (whichever is higher), whereas for international transactions, a fee worth 3% or Rs.300 (whichever is higher) is levied. For instance, if the cardholder withdraws Rs.1000 using their SBI credit card, they will have to pay Rs.300 as the cash advance fee in the next billing cycle. However, if they withdraw Rs.15,000 using their SBI credit card through an ATM, they will have to pay Rs.375 as the cash advance fee in the next billing cycle. However, SBI holds the right to change the cash advance fee any time.

In addition to this, cash advances also attract a finance charge from the date the amount is withdrawn using the credit card till it is repaid in full.

Interest Charged On SBI Cash Advance

Cardholders need to pay an interest on availing the facility of cash advance on any credit card offered by SBI. Interest on cash advance or finance charges are levied on a monthly rate from the day cash is withdrawn using the credit card till the amount is repaid in full. Under SBI, each credit card has a different rate of interest ranging from 2.25% per month to 3.35%. Applicants can check the same before applying for an SBI credit card.

Listed below are the finance charges of a few SBI credit cards:

How to Withdraw Cash Using An SBI Credit Card

Cardholders can withdraw at any of the ATMs, and not specifically from SBI ATMs. The procedure to avail cash advance from ATMs using a credit card is similar to that of using a debit card.

Listed below are steps that the cardholder needs to follow:

• Cardholder needs to step into an ATM.
• Next step is to insert their SBI credit card in to the slot.
• Then, the cardholder will need to select his preferred language from the ones listed on the screen.
• Next, they will need to select the option of “Cash Withdrawal.”
• Once they do that, they will need to enter the amount they wish to withdraw and tap on “Enter.”
• Cash will be dispensed immediately.

SBI Cash Advance Fees And Charges

Listed below are the fees and charges levied on the cash withdrawal feature of SBI credit cards:

Pros And Cons Of SBI Cash Advance Facility

Like every other feature of a credit card, the cash advance facility also comes with a bunch of pros and cons. Let us take a detailed look at the advantages and disadvantages of withdrawing cash using an SBI credit card:

Advantages Of Cash Advance:

• Cardholders have the freedom of withdrawing cash during times of emergency and to pay at places where card transactions aren't accepted.
• This process doesn't require any kind of documentation and is simple.
• Cardholders don't need approval from the bank to withdraw cash.
• They can withdraw cash from ATMs located in the country as well as outside.

Disadvantages Of Cash Advance:

• Cardholders need to pay a fee every time they withdraw money using their credit card.
• They will also need to pay an interest from the date of withdrawal of the cash.
• There is no interest-free period.
• Cash advance doesn’t come with reward points.
• The interest charged is more than regular card transactions.

FAQs on SBI Credit Card Cash Advance Facility

1. Is it possible to withdraw cash using an SBI credit card form an ATM of any other bank?

   Yes, you can withdraw cash using an SBI credit card form an ATM of any other bank.

2. Is there a limit on the amount of money I can withdraw using an SBI credit card?

   Yes, you can only withdraw 80% of your credit limit.

3. Do I get any reward points on using the cash advance facility?

   No, you can’t earn any reward points on using the cash advance facility.

4. When will the withdrawn amount of cash reflect in my credit card bill?

   The amount of cash withdrawn will reflect on your following billing cycle.

5. Will my cash advance limit also increase if I stretch my credit limit?

Yes, your cash advance limit will increase if you stretch the credit limit on your card.