Compare IRCTC SBI Card on RuPay Platform vs HDFC Moneyback 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

You’ll receive Welcome Benefit of 500 Cash Points that’s applicable only on the payment of the membership fee
In the first 90 days, spend Rs. 20000 or above and get first-year membership fee waived off
Accumulate and redeem reward points for cash-back against outstanding amount on your Credit Card (100 points = Rs. 20)
In the first year, spend Rs. 50,000 or above and get renewal membership fee waived off
Earn 2 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spent
Every quarter receive a gift voucher worth Rs. 500 on spends of Rs 50,000. Get up to Rs. 2,000 worth of gift vouchers in a year
While doing online shopping, earn 4 reward points for every Rs 150 you spend online with the card. (With effect from 15th July 2020, customers can get up to 500 Reward Points per statement cycle for the online spends, under the 2X RP feature.)
Spend Rs 50,000 in a Quarter and avail Rs 500 worth E-Voucher
Renew membership for free by just spending Rs. 50,000 in a year before the renewal date
1% fuel surcharge waiver at any fuel stations in India, on minimum transaction Rs. 400 and Max CashBack of Rs. 250 per statement cycle
If your HDFC Moneyback Credit Card gets lost, report immediately and avail zero liability on any fraudulent transactions made on the Credit Card

Rewards Rate:

Reward Points accumulated can be redeemed against statement balance at the rate 1 RP = Rs. 0.20
Reward Points can even be used to redeem against travel benefits such as Flight & Hotel bookings and Rewards Catalogue at the SmartBuy Rewards Portal: 1 CashPoint = Rs. 0.25

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

Pros

Zero liability on the lost card if reported immediately
With the EMV Chip technology presented in the card, stay protected against fraud
Avail up to 50 days of the interest-free period from the date of purchase, and enjoy Revolving Credit at a nominal interest rate

Cons