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SBI Personal Loan (Xpress Credit)
Xpress Credit is SBI's personal loan for salaried customers who draw their salary through an SBI account. Government, PSU and defence employees, and staff of companies with a relationship with SBI, get the lowest spreads. The rate is fixed for the loan, set as a spread over SBI's two-year MCLR. Below are the published terms, who qualifies, a worked cost example and the prepayment rules.
By FinancePaisa Editorial Team · Research & editorialUpdated · 4 min read
Rates checked against the lenders' official pages on 28 September 2026. Your actual rate depends on your profile; confirm with the lender before you apply.
Official rate pages: SBI (Xpress Credit)
- Interest rate
- 10.00% – 15.00% p.a.
- Loan amount
- ₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh
- Tenure
- 6 to 84 months
- Processing fee
- Up to 1.5% (₹1,000 to ₹15,000) + GST
How it compares: a starting rate of 10.00% is the same as the median of 10.00% across the 6 lenders we track for this product. Starting rates go to the strongest applicants; compare the rate you are actually quoted.
On this page (10 sections)
Key terms
| Term | SBI Xpress Credit |
|---|---|
| Interest rate | 10.00% – 15.00%, fixed (spread over 2-year MCLR) |
| Loan amount | ₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh |
| Tenure | 6 to 84 months |
| Processing fee | Up to 1.5% (₹1,000 to ₹15,000) + GST |
| Prepayment | 3% of the amount prepaid if closed or part-paid before 3 years; nil if closed with a new loan under the same scheme |
| EMI limit | EMI / net monthly income not above 50% |
Interest rate
- SBI Xpress Credit
- 10.00% – 15.00%, fixed (spread over 2-year MCLR)
Loan amount
- SBI Xpress Credit
- ₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh
Tenure
- SBI Xpress Credit
- 6 to 84 months
Processing fee
- SBI Xpress Credit
- Up to 1.5% (₹1,000 to ₹15,000) + GST
Prepayment
- SBI Xpress Credit
- 3% of the amount prepaid if closed or part-paid before 3 years; nil if closed with a new loan under the same scheme
EMI limit
- SBI Xpress Credit
- EMI / net monthly income not above 50%
Who can apply
Xpress Credit is built around SBI salary accounts. The eligible employer groups listed by SBI include central and state governments, central and state PSUs, defence and paramilitary forces, educational institutions of national repute, quasi-government bodies, and corporates with a business relationship with SBI. The spread you pay depends on that category: defence and government employees get the lowest rates, other corporates pay more. The minimum net monthly income is ₹15,000, and your total EMIs, including this loan, should stay within half your net pay.
Worked example: what a ₹5 lakh loan costs
Take ₹5 lakh over 60 months at the starting rate of 10%. The EMI is ₹10,624 and you pay ₹1,37,411 in interest. The 1.5% fee is ₹7,500, ₹8,850 with GST, so the effective annual cost is about 10.77%.
At 14.00%, closer to what a private-sector employee may be offered, the EMI is ₹11,634 and the interest ₹1,98,048. Even so, the 15.00% ceiling keeps SBI well below the 20%+ that some private lenders charge weaker profiles.
Prepaying an SBI Xpress Credit loan
The fixed rate means SBI can charge for prepayment. On the ₹5 lakh loan, closing after 24 EMIs leaves about ₹3,29,236 outstanding; a 3% charge plus GST is about ₹11,655, against ₹53,211 of interest saved. After 3 years the charge no longer applies: closing then, with ₹2,30,221 outstanding, saves ₹24,744 of interest at no cost. Defence customers can prepay at any time without a charge.
How SBI compares with other banks we track
Starting rates and fees from each bank's own website. Compare the APR in each Key Facts Statement for your actual offer.
| Lender | Starting rate | Processing fee | Rate checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | 9.99% | Up to ₹6,500 + GST | 11 Oct 2026 |
| SBI (Xpress Credit) | 10.00% | Up to 1.5% (₹1,000 to ₹15,000) + GST | 28 Sept 2026 |
| ICICI Bank | 9.99% | — | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Axis Bank | 9.99% | 1.5% to 2% + GST | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Kotak Mahindra | 10.99% | — | 28 Sept 2026 |
| IndusInd Bank | 10.49% | 3.5% (1.5% to 2% during offers) | 28 Sept 2026 |
HDFC Bank
- Starting rate
- 9.99%
- Processing fee
- Up to ₹6,500 + GST
- Rate checked
- 11 Oct 2026
SBI (Xpress Credit)
- Starting rate
- 10.00%
- Processing fee
- Up to 1.5% (₹1,000 to ₹15,000) + GST
- Rate checked
- 28 Sept 2026
ICICI Bank
- Starting rate
- 9.99%
- Processing fee
- —
- Rate checked
- 28 Sept 2026
Axis Bank
- Starting rate
- 9.99%
- Processing fee
- 1.5% to 2% + GST
- Rate checked
- 28 Sept 2026
Kotak Mahindra
- Starting rate
- 10.99%
- Processing fee
- —
- Rate checked
- 28 Sept 2026
IndusInd Bank
- Starting rate
- 10.49%
- Processing fee
- 3.5% (1.5% to 2% during offers)
- Rate checked
- 28 Sept 2026
Who SBI Xpress Credit suits
- Government, PSU and defence employees with an SBI salary account, who get the lowest spreads.
- Borrowers who want a long tenure: up to 84 months keeps the EMI low.
- Anyone whose profile would draw a high rate from a private bank: the published maximum is far lower.
Watch out for
- It is built for SBI salary-account holders; if your salary goes elsewhere, check eligibility before applying.
- The prepayment charge applies for the first 3 years; if you plan to close early, compare with lenders whose charge ends sooner.
- The loan should be fully repaid before your retirement, which can limit the tenure for older applicants.
How to apply
Eligible customers can check for a pre-approved Xpress Credit offer in the YONO app and complete it online. Others can apply on YONO, SBI's website or at their home branch with salary slips, bank statements and KYC. Your employer category and credit score decide the spread, so ask the branch which category your employer falls in.
Frequently asked questions
Is a salary account with SBI mandatory for Xpress Credit?
Xpress Credit is designed for customers whose salary is credited to an SBI account, and SBI lists the eligible employer categories. If your salary goes elsewhere, ask SBI about its other personal-loan schemes.
What is the maximum tenure?
6 to 84 months, with the loan to be repaid before retirement.
Does SBI charge for prepaying Xpress Credit?
Yes, 3% of the amount prepaid if you prepay or close before 3 years, except when the loan is closed with a new loan under the same scheme. Defence customers get a full waiver.
Why is my SBI rate higher than the starting rate?
SBI sets the spread over its 2-year MCLR by employer category and credit profile. Defence and government employees get the lowest spreads; employees of other corporates pay more.
Sources & references
- SBI — Loan schemes interest rates — State Bank of India
- SBI — Personal loan FAQs — State Bank of India
- RBI — Key Facts Statement (KFS) for loans and advances — Reserve Bank of India
Rates, fees, eligibility, and product terms cited on this page reflect the sources above at the time of publication and may have changed since. Always verify directly with the lender or regulator.
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