Compare IRCTC SBI Card on RuPay Platform vs HDFC Bank Infinia Metal Edition Credit Card

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

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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

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

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