Air India SBI Platinum Card vs IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹1,499
₹500
Editor's Rating
3.7
3.7
Key Features
- Avail complimentary membership of Air India Frequent Flyer Program - Flying Returns.
- For every Rs. 100 spent, get 2 Reward points
- On annual bases, get nearly 15,000 bonus Reward points
- Every year, enjoy obtaining anniversary gift of 2,000 Reward points
- Earn up to 15 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on Air India tickets booked through Airindia's platforms
- Complimentary Visa Lounge Access
- Avail 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
- Get 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on all other spends
- Avail an additional 5% cashback on train ticket bookings via HDFC Bank SmartBuy
- 8 complimentary access to selected IRCTC Executive Lounges every year (2 per quarter)
- Get a 1% transaction charges waiver on transactions done on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
- Spend Rs. 1,50,000 or more in one year before Credit Card renewal and get the renewal fee waived off
- Up to 50 days of interest-free period from the date of purchase
- Revolving Credit available at a nominal interest rate
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000
- Milestone Benefits: Get a gift voucher valued at Rs. 500 when you make quarterly spends of Rs. 30,000 or more (every 90 days from the date of issue)
- IRCTC Executive Lounge Benefits: Get 8 complimentary access to selected IRCTC Executive Lounges every year (2 per quarter)
- It is now possible to link IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card to select UPI apps: PayZapp/ GPay/ PhonePe/ Mobikwik/ PayTM/ BHIM/ Slice
- A maximum of 500 reward points can be earned on UPI spends in a calendar month using the IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card
- Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
- The IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card is equipped with contactless payment technology for added convenience and speed
Editor's Review
Pros
- Maximum surcharge waiver of Rs. 250 per statement cycle. All applicable taxes extra wherever applicable
- Stay safe with the complimentary lost card liability cover of Rs. 1 lakh
- Cherish the freedom of paying the 1% fuel surcharge that's valid across all petrol pumps
Cons
- No golf/coaching sessions
Pros
- Complimentary access to Executive Lounges of IRTC
- 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
- Get 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on all other spends
Cons
- No golf benefits are provided
- No airport lounge access
- No movie and dining benefits
