IDFC Club Vistara Credit Card vs Lifestyle HC SBI Card PRIME

Joining Fees

₹4,999

₹2,999

Editor's Rating

4.3

3.5

Key Features

Complimentary Club Vistara Silver Membership:
• Priority airport check in
• Increased Check-In Baggage allowance within and outside India
• Priority Waitlist Clearance & Complimentary In flight Wi-fi

Power Up Your Spends:
• Earn up to 6 CV Points on all spends including Utility bill payments, Insurance, Fuel, Rent & Wallet Load
A. 6 CV Points: Spends up to Rs. 1 lakh
B. 4 CV Points: Spends above Rs. 1 lakh
C. 10 CV Points: On dining spends on cardholder’s birthday
D. 1 CV Point: On every Fuel, Insurance, Utility, Rent & Wallet Load spend

Bonus CV Points:
• Get up to 6000 bonus CV Points on crossing monthly spend milestones in the first 3 months
A. Earn up to 6000 CV points by spending minimum Rs.30,000/- every month for 3 applicable billing cycles

Spend Milestone Benefits:
• Unlock up to 5 Premium Economy Ticket Vouchers every anniversary year

Airport Lounge Access:
• Enjoy 8 complimentary visits to domestic airport lounges and spas along with 4 complimentary visits to international airport lounges yearly
A.  2 complimentary visits to domestic airport lounges and spas per quarter
B. 1 complimentary visit to international airport lounge per quarter

* Competitive forex mark-up of just 2.99% on international transactions

* Fuel Surcharge of 1%

  • Earn 15 Reward Points on every 100 Rs. spent at Online & Retail Landmark Stores (Lifestyle, Home Centre, Max and Spar).
  • Earn 10 Reward Points on every 100 Rs. spent at Dining & Movies.
  • Get 2 Reward point per 100 Rs. spent on other retail purchases (Non-fuel).
  • Cumulative milestone benefits up to 58,000 RP worth Rs 14,500.
  • On overall annual retail spends of Rs 500,000, avail 20,000 bonus Reward Points

Editor's Review

Pros

* Enjoy 12 complimentary golf lessons and 4 complimentary rounds of golf every year, and  50% Off on the green fee beyond complimentary sessions
* Get trip cancellation cover up to Rs. 10,000 on flight and hotel booking (2 claims annually)
* Air Accident Cover of Rs. 1 crore, Personal Accident Cover of Rs 10,00,000 and Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 50,000, and Additional Coverage for loss of checked-in baggage, delay of checked-in baggage, loss of passport & other documents, and flight delay of USD 1200

Cons
* For some individuals, the membership fees might seem high
* The reward redemption charge is Rs. 99

Pros                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  • On annual spends of Rs 40,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 6000 bonus Reward Points. 
  • 8 complimentary Domestic Airport lounge visits per year (subject to a max of 2 per quarter)
  • Complimentary priority pass membership worth USD 99 & 4 complimentary visits per year                                                                                        

Cons 

  • No golf/coaching sessions


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