Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card vs HDFC Bank Infinia Metal Edition Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹4,999
₹12,500
Editor's Rating
3
4.6
Key Features
- Avail discount up to 10% (3% on Economy Class and 10% on Business class) on direct Etihad Airways booking
- Annual membership fee reversal from second year onwards will happen if you spend minimum of Rs. 5,00,000 in a year
- Complimentary overseas air accident coverage of Rs. 50 Lakh
- Complimentary Fraud liability cover of Rs. 1 Lakh
- Metallic Card
- Enjoy complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels: Book a stay for 3-nights and simply pay for two at participating ITC hotels. Also avail 1+1 complimentary buffet at the participating ITC hotels
- In the preceding 12 months, spend 10 lakhs or more to avail renewal membership fee waived off for next year. The Renewal benefit 12,500 Reward Points will be availed upon fee realization and card activation
- Enjoy unlimited complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe. Unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses in India
- Lowest markup fee of 2% on foreign currency transactions
- Zero Lost card liability
- Enjoy up to 50 days of interest-free period
- Revolving Credit is available at nominal interest rate
- Global Personal Concierge -24 X 7
- Enjoy unlimited complimentary airport lounge access domestic and international using Priority Pass. This benefit is also available for add-on Priority Pass holders
- Enjoy wonderful dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program: HDFC Bank x Swiggy Dineout - Good food Trail- Indulge in wonderful discounts by obtaining FLAT 15% EXTRA OFF on dining bills at 35K+ restaurants!
- Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 1,00,000
- You can convert big spends into EMI after the purchase
- The credit card is enabled for contactless payments
- Accidental Air Death cover worth Rs. 3 Crore
- Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 50 lakhs in case of emergency
- Credit Shield Cover for up to Rs. 9 lakhs
- Obtain 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spending including Insurance, Utilities and Education
- Earn up to 10 times Reward Points on travel and shopping spends on Smartbuy
Editor's Review
Pros
- Enjoy the privilege of instantly redeeming miles to book flights, hotels, car rentals from the participating travel partners or for purchasing amazing products at etihadguest.com.
- Access over 1000 Airport Lounges worldwide
- Up to 10% discount on travel rewards miles redemption
Cons
- No golf/coaching sessions
- Joining fee Rs. 4,999
Pros
- Unlimited lounge access at domestic and international airports
- Unlimited complimentary golf games at premier golf courses
- Complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels
Cons
- The card doesn’t offer any yearly or monthly benefits
- No cashback as such
- Joining fee on higher side
