IRCTC SBI Card on RuPay Platform vs American Express® Platinum Reserve
Joining Fees
₹500
₹5,000
Editor's Rating
3.9
3.7
Key Features
- Avail exclusive travel privileges by logging on to irctc.co.in
- Book airline tickets with IRCTC at unbeatable prices
- Enjoy the wide range of tailor-made packages ranging from adventure, wildlife, pilgrimage and leisure tours to various places in India
- Get accommodation at over 5,000 hotels, covering 350 cities in India
- Welcome Gift of 11,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points
- Complimentary Airport Lounge accesses such as American Express and other Domestic Lounges in India. Also, get a Complimentary Membership to Priority Pass, with the US$99 Annual Membership Fee waived off
- Avail privileges at Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris; Preferred Hotel Group
- Get special benefits at Max Healthcare and various other curated benefits for mind, body and soul
- Complimentary access to leading Golf courses in India
Editor's Review
Pros
- 4 complimentary railway lounge access in a quarter to participating lounges in India
- Bonus Reward Points to be credited to the IRCTC SBI Card (on RuPay platform) account within 45 days of eligible transaction
- Purchase tickets through irctc.co.in for AC1, AC2. AC3 and AC CC and earn 10% Value back as Reward points
Cons
- No Airport Lounge Access
Pros
- Relax luxuriously in the American Express Platinum Lounge at Delhi Domestic Terminal
- Avail movie or online shopping vouchers worth Rs.6,000 per year
- Special privileges at Taj, SeleQtions and Vivanta Hotels; Preferred Hotels & Resorts
- Redeem the Points for over 500 options that include travel, dining, accessories and more
Cons
- Poor reward structure
- Absence of bonus reward points on milestone spends
- High-interest rates
- High Annual Fee
