IRCTC SBI Card on RuPay Platform vs Kotak NRI Royale Signature Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹500
₹1,000
Editor's Rating
3.9
3.6
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
- Avail 2X rewards on spends outside India; i.e. avail 2 rewards points for every Rs. 200 spent
- Fuel Surcharge Waiver
- Railway Surcharge Waiver
- NRI Royale Shield
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
- This card is good for Indians who are residing overseas
- Freedom to purchase and pay in INR
- Complimentary access to Airport Lounges in India
Cons
- No Golf Privileges
- No Concierge Services
- This card isn’t good for those who desire a low foreign currency mark up card
