How to Activate EMI on SBI Debit Card Online?

The debit card facility offered by State Bank of India (SBI) allows customers to make a big purchase and pay in smaller instalments. This helps them manage their budget in an efficient manner.

Updated On - 06 Sep 2025

You can easily convert your purchases to Easy EMIs at e-commerce websites as well as Point of Sales (POS) using SBI debit card EMI.

Features and Benefits of SBI Debit Card EMI

Benefits of SBI Debit Card EMI

The features and benefits of using the SBI debit card EMI facility are listed below:

  1. You can avail loans of up to Rs.2 lakh.
  2. No processing fee is charged.
  3. You can avail multiple tenure options of 3/6/9/12/18/24/30/36 months.
  4. A pre-payment fine of 3% of the pre-paid value will be applicable.
  1. You do not have to submit any documents to avail this facility.
  2. The funds will be disbursed instantly.
  3. An interest rate of 18.45% will be applicable.
  4. The minimum loan amount is Rs.3,000 while the maximum loan amount is Rs.2 lakh.
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Process to Check Eligibility for SBI Debit Card EMI

To check if you are eligible to use the SBI debit card EMI facility, you need to type ‘DCEMI’ and send it to 567676 through WhatsApp. If you are an existing customer of SBI, you do not have submit any documents for this facility.

How to Avail SBI Debit Card EMI Online

The process to avail the SBI debit card EMI facility online is outlined below:

Step 1: Visit the retailer's official website where Billdesk or PayU serves as the payment gateway provider.

Step 2: Choose the required items and process to pay.

Step 3: From the various payment options displayed, click on ‘Easy EMI.’

Step 4: Click on ‘SBI’ and choose an EMI plan according to your preference.

Step 5: Enter your mobile number to check if you are eligible.

Step 6: The SBI login page will appear on the screen if you are eligible.

Step 7: Log in by entering your debit card/internet banking details.

Step 8: You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number.

Step 9: Following successful OTP confirmation, you will see a message with loan information.

How to Avail SBI Debit Card EMI Offline

To avail the SBI debit card EMI facility at a merchant store, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Swipe your SBI debit card at the POS terminal of the merchant store.

Step 2: The biller will select the ‘brand EMI’ and ‘SBI EMI’ options on the POS device.

Step 3: Enter the amount and the repayment term.

Step 4: Your eligibility will be verified by the POS system.

Step 5: Enter your PIN and press ‘OK’ upon successful approval.

Step 6: The POS system will receive a confirmation message once the EMI facility is set up.

Step 7: Sign the charge slip which includes the terms and conditions.

Fees and Charges for SBI Debit Card EMI

The fees and charges associated with SBI debit card EMI are listed in the table below:

Type of Fee

Charge

Interest rate

18.45%

Late payment charges

Rs.500 + GST

Auto-debit return penal rate

2.00% per month

Pre-closure charges

3.00% of the prepaid amount

Processing charges

Nil 

SBI Debit Card EMI Loan Amount and Tenures

The loan amounts and tenure options for SBI debit card EMI are mentioned in the table below: 

Loan Value

Tenure

Rs.3,000 to Rs.25,000

3,6,9, and 12 months

More than Rs.25,000 to Rs.50,000

3,6,9,12,18, and24 months

More than Rs.50,000 to Rs.2 lakh

3,6,9,12,18,24,30, and 36 months

Points to Remember about EMI on SBI Debit Card

  1. SBI debit card SBI customers who have been pre-selected are eligible for EMI.
  2. Your SB account will automatically create a standing instruction for the EMI when you avail this facility.
  3. The EMI facility is only available within the specified limits.
  4. The loan can only be used to make purchases from SBI-approved partners' and merchants' physical and online stores.
  5. In the event that the loan account is closed before the quarter's conclusion, your eligibility for another loan will be cancelled at the start of the subsequent quarter. Each calendar quarter, there can only be one EMI transaction.

FAQs on SBI Debit Card EMI

  • How can I get EMIs on my SBI debit card?

    To get EMIs on your SBI debit card, send DCEMI to 567676 to check your eligibility. Following that, you will be informed of the loan amount for which you are qualified. You must then inquire with the merchant about the availability of the EMI facility.

  • How to check SBI debit card EMI eligibility on Flipkart?

    To check your eligibility for SBI debit card EMI, you can use the SMS option or check the website or the app for payment options.

  • Is my SBI debit card eligible for EMI on Amazon?

    Yes, SBI debit card EMI is available on Amazon. You can avail this facility by making a minimum purchase of Rs.8,000 using your SBI debit card. 

  • Can I use online EMI or POS EMI more than once within the allowed loan amount?

    You may use either online EMI or POS EMI or both options combined a maximum of five times.

  • Who can avail SBI debit card EMI?

    The SBI debit card EMI facility is available only for pre-approved customers of the bank.

  • What repayment options are available?

    When you use the SBI debit card EMI facility, you automatically create a standing instruction equal to the monthly instalment amount. 

  • What are the minimum and maximum loans that you can avail through SBI debit card EMI?

    With SBI debit card EMI, you can avail a minimum loan of Rs.3,000 and a maximum loan of Rs.2 lakh. 

  • What is the interest rate applicable to SBI debit card EMI?

    Currently, an interest rate of 18.45% is applicable to SBI debit card EMI.

  • Is there a pre-payment fine for SBI debit card EMI?

    Yes, SBI charges a pre-payment fine of 3% of the pre-paid value on debit card EMI. 

  • Do I have to pay any processing charges to avail SBI debit card EMI?

    No, you do not have to pay any processing charges to avail SBI debit card EMI.

  • Is SBI debit card EMI available for online transactions?

    Yes, SBI debit card EMI is available for both online and offline transactions. 

  • Do I have to submit any documents to avail SBI debit card EMI?

    No, there is no need to submit any documents to avail SBI debit card EMI. 

  • Can I avail online EMI or POS EMI in joint names?

    No, only SBI customers holding accounts in single names can avail online EMI or POS EMI.

  • Are there any time limits on using SBI debit card EMI?

    Yes, pre-approved customers can avail SBI debit card EMI from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.

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