Doctor's SBI Card (in association with IMA) vs Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card

Doctor's SBI Card (in association with IMA)
Doctor's SBI Card (in association with IMA)
SBI · Visa
4
₹1,499 / Joining Fees
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Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card
Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card
HDFC Bank · Diners
4.03
₹3,000 / Joining Fees
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Fees
SBI
HDFC Bank
Joining Fees
₹1,499
₹3,000
Renewal Fees
₹1,499
₹3,000
Network
Visa
Diners
Editor's Review
4
4.03
Free Lounge Access
Yes
Yes
Features
Doctor's SBI Card (in association with IMA)
  • Get up to 8 complimentary visits annually to domestic airport lounges in India
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver 
  • Add-on cards are available along with the primary card 
  • The card can be used over 1 million Visa or MasterCard ATMs across the world
Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card

* Avail 8 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
* Avail 4 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent on dining, entertainment, and travel
* Avail 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent on all other applicable purchases
* Get Complimentary Golf Access 2 per quarter across the globe (Green Fee Waiver)
* Zero Lost card liability
* Foreign Currency Markup is 3.5% on all foreign currency spends
* Enjoy Revolving Credit on Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card at nominal interest rate
* Avail 12 Complimentary domestic and international terminals access within India using the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card each year
* Avail 12 Complimentary airport lounge access outside India each year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 6 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 9 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 15 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Avail Delay or loss of checked-in baggage cover of up to $250
* Loss of travel documents cover of up to $250
* Flight delay cover of up to $250
* Air accidental cover of up to $12,500
* Emergency medical expenses cover of up to $18,750
* Credit shield of up to Rs. 100,000
* Loss liability cover of up to Rs. 100,000
* Exclusive Concierge Services
* You can convert big spends into EMI after purchases
*  Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments

Editor's Review
Doctor's SBI Card (in association with IMA)

Pros                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  • SBI in association with Indian Medical Association has issued Doctor's SBI Card (IMA) 
  • Avail Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover of Rs. 20 Lakhs 
  • The cardholder can reimburse all defense and legal costs, out of court settlement expenses and court awards as a part of professional indemnity insurance 
  • Renewal fee reversed if the annual spendings cross Rs 2,00,000  

Cons 

  • No Golf/coaching sessions
Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card

Pros

* Avail elite privileges on Marriott hotel bookings
* Get international and domestic airport lounges access
* Get access to Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status 
* As welcome and milestone benefits, get Free Night Stays at Marriott

Cons

* There are no general travel benefits
* The features to co-branded hotel bookings are limited
* The base reward rate is low
* There’s no Priority Pass membership
* There’s no card renewal benefits or fee waiver option

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