IRCTC SBI Card on RuPay Platform vs HDFC Bank Biz First Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹500

₹500

Editor's Rating

3.9

3.6

Key Features

  • 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
  • Up to 55 days Interest Free Credit Period
  • Earn cashpoints on your everyday Business spends:

A. 3% CashPoints on EMI Spends (Earn Maximum 1,000 CashPoints/Calendar month)

B. 2% CashPoints on Utility bills, Electronics, SmartPay & Payzapp transactions (Earn Maximum 500 CashPoints/Calendar month)

C. 1% CashPoints on all other spends including UPI spends (Earn Maximum 500 CashPoints/Calendar month) 

  • Additional Benefit for your Business: Make GST payment using Business Credit Card:  

A. Pay Income Tax/ Advance Tax using Business Credit Card

B. SmartBuy BizDeals:  Avail up to 40% savings on Business travel and software purchase on smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/business  

C. Business Travel Benefits via MMT MyBiz :  

- 4% off on Flights and Hotels booking.

- Discounted Fares, Free Meal & Seat Selection, Low Fees for Cancellation   

D. Business Productivity Tools via – Nuclei :  

-  Instant discount on Business Software such as Google Workspace, Tally Prime, AWS, Microsoft Azure & more  

- Get GST Invoice for availing Input Tax Credit  

  • Make UPI Payments using the RuPay Biz First Credit Card and enjoy 1% Cash Point benefits
  • Card Activation Benefit: Obtain Gift voucher worth Rs. 250 on making one transaction on the Biz First Credit card within first 37 days of card issuance. Voucher is redeemable on top brands like Amazon, Swiggy, and more 
  • Milestone Benefits:

A. Get 2000 CashPoints every quarter on your quarterly spends of Rs. 75,000 & above

  • Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations in India on minimum transaction of Rs. 400 and maximum transaction of Rs. 5000
  • Dining Benefits: Avail up to 20% savings on all restaurant bill payments with Swiggy Dineout on paying via Swiggy App using the card (20k + restaurants)
  • Avail up to 5% Cash Back on travel/online shopping on SmartBuy
  • SmartPay: SmartPay is an automatic payment facility available on the Credit Card to pay utility bills. Get assured cashback up to Rs. 1800 in the first year and exciting e-vouchers worth up to Rs. 800 for adding 2 or more bills on Smart Pay
  • HDFC Bank Biz First Credit Card provides the option to convert big spends into EMI after purchase
  • Easy EMI: Choose EMI option for large online or in-store purchases using the Biz First Credit Card and avail easy repayments using Easy EMI.
  • Zero Lost card liability
  • Business Insurance Benefit: Avail Business Insurance package starting at an annual premium of Rs. 3,785 which includes the following:

A. Fire & Burglary insurance for Shop up to Rs. 5 lakhs

B. Cash in Safe/Transit up to Rs. 25,000

C. Electronic Equipment insurance excluding terrorism up to Rs. 50,000

D. Hospital Cash: Accident only amount payable per day up to Rs. 1000

E. Hospital Cash: Illness only amount payable per day up to Rs. 1000

F. Cardholders have the option to choose higher Business Insurance cover as per their Business need

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 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

  • Earn cashpoints on your everyday Business spends
  • Avail up to 5% Cash Back on travel/online shopping on SmartBuy
  • Avail Business Insurance package starting at an annual premium of Rs. 3,785

Cons

  • No movie benefits
  • No golf benefits
  • No international and domestic lounge access


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