SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited, incorporated in 1998, is a subsidiary of the State Bank of India, which holds a 74% stake in the company before the public issue, and is the second-largest credit card issuer in India. The company has a strong market position with around 18% share in both the number of credit cards issued and total credit card spending during 2019, and offers a wide range of cards for individuals and businesses covering lifestyle, rewards, shopping, travel, fuel, co-branded, and corporate needs. It has partnered with several well-known brands such as Air India, Apollo Hospitals, BPCL, IRCTC, OLA Money, and Yatra, helping it reach diverse customer segments. Being backed by SBI, the company benefits from access to a vast network of over 21,900 bank branches and a large customer base across India, while operating from its headquarters in New Delhi with a strong sales presence in 145 cities. Between financial years 2017 and 2019, SBI Cards recorded strong growth in income, revenue, and profits, reflecting steady expansion of its business.
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited, incorporated in 1998, is a subsidiary of the State Bank of India, which holds a 74% stake in the company before the public issue, and is the second-largest credit card issuer in India. The company has a strong market position with around 18% share in both the number of credit cards issued and total credit card spending during 2019, and offers a wide range of cards for individuals and businesses covering lifestyle, rewards, shopping, travel, fuel, co-branded, and corporate needs. It has partnered with several well-known brands such as Air India, Apollo Hospitals, BPCL, IRCTC, OLA Money, and Yatra, helping it reach diverse customer segments. Being backed by SBI, the company benefits from access to a vast network of over 21,900 bank branches and a large customer base across India, while operating from its headquarters in New Delhi with a strong sales presence in 145 cities. Between financial years 2017 and 2019, SBI Cards recorded strong growth in income, revenue, and profits, reflecting steady expansion of its business.
