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Standard Chartered DigiSmart Credit Card: Fees, Rewards & Benefits

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Vyaya Team · Aug 2026
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Value Score
9.0 / 10
Annual Fee
₹588
Best For
Online Lifestyle Shopper, EMI User
Network
Visa
Expert Verdict

The SC DigiSmart is a near-free subscription-style card built around discounts on Myntra, Blinkit, Zomato, Ola and INOX. With no base rewards, no lounge access and a 3.5% forex markup, its value depends entirely on heavy use of those specific platforms.

STANDARD CHARTEREDVisa
Standard Chartered DigiSmart
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REWARD SUMMARY
1% Base Rewards
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The Bottom Line

The Standard Chartered DigiSmart is built for online lifestyle shopper and emi user. With a ₹588 annual fee that is waived on ₹5,000 yearly spend, it offers 0% rewards on myntra (shopping) and interest-free credit period. It makes the most sense if your spending matches online lifestyle shopper and emi user.

It earns a base reward rate of 1% and stacks best when your spending lines up with Online Lifestyle Shopper, EMI User. The renewal fee gets easier to justify once you can hit ₹5,000 in yearly spend.

What we like
+Low INR 588 annual fee that is easily waived on just INR 5,000 of annual spend, with no joining fee.
+Bundled instant discounts/cashback across popular platforms such as Myntra (cap 700/month), Blinkit (cap 1,000/month), Zomato (cap 750/month), Ola (cap 600/month) and INOX (cap 400/month).
+Instant approval with online video KYC and an instant virtual card.
+Kuch Bhi on EMI converts spends above INR 5,000 to EMI, and Dial-a-Loan offers a loan on the card up to INR 5,00,000.
What we don't
No base reward earning at all (0 points per INR 100) outside the specified platform offers.
No airport lounge access (0 domestic, 0 international).
High 3.5% forex markup makes it poor for international spends.
Value is locked to a fixed set of partner platforms, so spends elsewhere earn nothing.

Who Should Get This Card

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Best fit for

Ideal
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Online Lifestyle Shopper

Users who regularly spend on Myntra, Blinkit, Zomato, Ola and INOX and want bundled discounts for a near-free INR 588 fee (waived at INR 5,000 spend).

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EMI User

Those who want easy EMI conversion on spends above INR 5,000 and access to a card-linked loan up to INR 5 lakh.

Probably not for

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General Rewards Earner

Anyone wanting points on everyday spends: there is zero base earning outside partner platforms.

International Traveller

The 3.5% forex markup and lack of lounge access make it unsuitable for travel.

Is It Worth It For You?

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Dining
05,000Max ₹50k
Est. Returns
Travel
010,000Max ₹1L
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Online & Shopping
08,000Max ₹80k
Est. Returns
Groceries
06,000Max ₹40k
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Annual rewards0
Annual fee-₹588
Net Value (Year 1)-588
Net Value (Year 2+)-588
Progress to fee waiver0%

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Reward Rates

Standard Chartered DigiSmart offers 1% basic reward rate.

Quick Calculator

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Myntra (Shopping)
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Blinkit (Grocery)
0%
Zomato (Dining)
0%
Ola (Travel)
0%
INOX (Entertainment)
0%
Yatra (Travel)
0%

Welcome Offer

Welcome Benefit

Fees & Charges

Joining fee₹0
Annual fee₹588
Fee waiverSpend > ₹5,000

Eligibility

  • Min Income: ₹6 Lakhs
  • Min Credit Score: 750
  • Discontinued (no new issuances since Dec 2022); charged Rs 49/month fee, waived on Rs 5,000 monthly spend.

Exclusions & Terms

Forex markup

  • Foreign currency markup

Frequently Asked Questions

2 data-backed answers from our card database

What is the annual fee of the Standard Chartered DigiSmart?+

The Standard Chartered DigiSmart has an annual fee of ₹588, waived on annual spends of ₹5,000.

What rewards does the Standard Chartered DigiSmart offer?+

It earns Cashback, with accelerated earning on Travel, Dining, Grocery.

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