Etihad Guest SBI Card vs American Express® Platinum Card

Joining Fees

₹1,499

₹60,000

Editor's Rating

4

4.6

Key Features

  • Avail complimentary Etihad Guest Silver tier status post first card
  • Three Etihad Guest Miles you'll earn on every Rs. 100 spent on Etihad.com, earn Two Etihad Guest Miles on every Rs. 100 spent on International spends, and One Etihad Guest Mile on every Rs. 100 spent on other spends
  • Avail discount up to 10% (3% on Economy Class and 10% on Business class) on direct Etihad Airways booking
  • Gain discount of 5% on travel rewards miles redemption
  • Complimentary overseas air accident coverage of Rs. 25 Lakh
  • Earn 1,00,000 Welcome Bonus Membership Rewards® Points
  • Benefits worth Rs. 37,000 every time one book at one of the 1000+ properties under the Fine Hotels & Resorts collection. Get 25% off at Taj, SeleQtions and Vivanta Hotels
  • REMAIN PROTECTED WITH BENEFITS UP TO Rs. 20,000 BY AVAILING:

A. Air Accident Insurance

B. Overseas Medical Insurance

C. Purchase Protection

D. Wallet Protection

  • 24X7 CONCIERGE SERVICE
  • Access over 1,200 Airport Lounges globally that includes the following:

1. The Centurion® Lounge

2. American Express Lounges

3. Priority Pass™ Lounges

4. Delta Sky Club® Lounges when flying Delta

5. Escape Lounges 6. Domestic Partner Lounges in India

  • Avail exclusive deals on airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Delta Airlines and more
  • Complimentary benefits worth Rs. 37,000 at the iconic 5-star properties, which includes guaranteed 4 pm late check-out, room upgrades at check-in when available, daily breakfast for two, WiFi or a special amenity at each property worth US$100. Hotels included are Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton and many more
  • Upgrades to Elite Tier Memberships: Taj InnerCircle Silver Tier, Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite Status, Hilton Honors Gold Status, Radisson Rewards Gold Status, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
  • For death due to air accident, get Coverage of Rs. 5 Cr, for loss of checked-in baggage, passport or documents., get coverage of Rs. 50,000, and avail complimentary Overseas Medical Insurance for US$ 50,000 for the first seven days of a trip
  • Avail 3X Membership Reward points on everything, every time you spend abroad
  • Access VIP-only events, pre-sale tickets and best seats in the house for concerts, Fashion Weeks, Grammy Awards, Wimbledon and more
  • Access favourite restaurants around the world such as Hakkasan London, Zuma Rome, Nobu New York, Cipriani Dubai and many more
  • Enjoy access to Platinum Fine Dining at restaurants in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities. Enjoy meals with a glass of wine and/or dessert at restaurants like Masala Bay, Spicy Duck, The Lodhi, Vetro and Enoteca etc
  • Up to 50% off at over 1800 premium restaurants in India with a complimentary membership to EazyDiner Prime. Other privileges include a complimentary drink, preferential reservations & a 24X7 VIP helpline
  • Complimentary access to more than 30+ golf courses across India

Editor's Review

Pros

  • Benefit from Instant discount and Insurance facilities
  • Enjoy the Privileges and features provided on the Etihad Guest SBI Card
  • In a year, spend minimum of Rs. 3,00,000 and get annual membership fee reversal second year onwards

Cons

  • No Golf/Coaching sessions

Pros

  • Healthcare Offers are as follows:

1. Up to 20% off on health check-ups, OPD Consultation, dental treatments

2. Discounted stays at villas with wellness experiences

3. 20% off on skincare & beauty products

4. 15% off on pharmacy 

5. Special discounts on spa services at Atmamtan Spa, O2, Tattva

  • Hype Luxury Car Rentals Offers Earn: Avail benefits worth up to Rs. 90,000 annually
  • Fraud protection worth Rs. 15 Lakh and Emergency Hotel and Travel Assistance up to Rs. 2 Lakh and emergency cash in India

Cons

  • Extremely high Annual Fee with no first-year waiver
  • High minimum payment
  • Variable APR/Interest Rates


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