IRCTC SBI Card on RuPay Platform vs Axis Bank Signature Credit Card with Lifestyle Benefits

• Purchase tickets through irctc.co.in and IRCTC Mobile App for AC1, AC2. AC3, Executive Chair car and Chair Car and earn 10% Value Back as Reward points
• Avail 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 125 spent on non-fuel retail purchases, including railway ticket purchases on irctc.co.in and IRCTC Mobile App
• Save 1% transaction charges on railway ticket bookings on www.irctc.co.in. 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
• 1% fuel surcharge across all petrol pumps in India on transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 3,000
• IRCTC SBI Card (on RuPay platform) provided great offers on travel, golf, dining and other entertainment options from RuPay
• 4 complimentary railway lounge access in a year to participating lounges in India (Max 1 per quarter)
• Withdraw cash from over 2 plus million global ATMs in 190 countries/territories, including over 43,000 SBI ATMs in India
• Transfer outstanding balance of other bank’s credit card to IRCTC SBI Card (on RuPay platform) to avail a lower rate of interest and pay back in EMIs
• With Flexipay facility, convert transactions in easy monthly installments. Simply transact Rs. 2,500 or more and log on to sbicard.com within 30 days of purchase to convert it into Flexipay
• Use IRCTC SBI Card (on RuPay platform) to book railway tickets online and get them delivered to you

• Based on your spending patterns and payment behaviours over a period of time, the unique flexible spending limit will allow you to spend over and above the assigned credit card limit at no additional charge
• From second year onwards, Annual Fee Rs. 3000 will be waived on the achievement of spends threshold of Rs. 3 Lakhs in the preceding year 
• On any transactions above Rs. 2500, contact the bank to convert it into EMIs
• Air Accident Cover up to Rs. 2,50,00,000
• Purchase Protection up to Rs. 1,00,000
• Loss Travel Document cover/Delay  of check-in baggage cover up to 300 USD
• Complimentary access to airport lounges in India 
• With Priority Pass access over 700 VIP lounges in over 90 countries and  275 cities. Only the membership to the Priority Pass Program is complimentary
• 50% Cashback on movie tickets purchased through BookMyShow. Maximum Cashback in a calendar year is limited to Rs. 2000
• Discover unique  delectable cuisines with Axis  Bank Dining Delights that  offers  15% off at partnered restaurants in India 
• Fuel surcharge refund valid on transactions between Rs.  400 and Rs. 4000 only. Maximum benefits up to Rs. 400 per month
• Earn EDGE REWARD points for transactions and use them to redeem from 500+ rewards and offers
• Earn 10 points on Domestic spends for every Rs. 200
• Earn 20  points on International spends for every Rs. 200
• 100  points on  the first online transaction 

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 and IRCTC Mobile App for AC1, AC2. AC3, Executive Chair car and Chair Car and earn 10% Value Back as Reward points

Cons

• No golf benefits
• No complimentary airport lounge access

Pros

• Avail Gift Vouchers from top brands
• Earn 10/20 points for every Rs. 200 spent on Domestic/International spends
• Obtain Air Accident Insurance Cover 

Cons       

• The joining fee is Rs. 5000, which's higher than Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card