SBI Elite Credit Card vs Axis Bank Vistara Platinum Credit Card

• On achieving annual spends of Rs. 5 lakhs and 8 lakhs, earn 15,000 bonus Reward Points
• Spend Based Reversal of Annual Fee on spends of Rs. 10 Lakhs
• Complimentary membership to the Priority Pass Program worth $99
• Six complimentary Airport Lounge visits per calendar year, outside India ( max. 2 visits per quarter)
• Enjoy obtaining Club Vistara Silver membership as complimentary

* Complimentary Economy Flight Ticket as welcome gift. Continue to enjoy this benefit on renewal of your Credit Card membership every year

* Get up to 3 FREE economy Flight tickets on every milestone achieved

* 2 CV points per Rs. 200 spent across all the categories

* 2 complimentary lounge visits per annum at select domestic airports

* Complimentary Club Vistara base Membership

* Up to 25% off up to Rs. 800 once every month at partnered restaurants

* Purchase Protection Cover up to Rs. 1 lakh. Cover up to USD 300 for the following: Loss Travel Documents, Delay of Check-in Baggage, Loss of Check-in Baggage

* On any transaction over Rs. 2,500, contact the Bank to convert a big credit card purchase into EMIs

Pros

• Get 5X Reward Points on Dining, Departmental stores and Grocery Spends
• Earn nearly 50,000 Bonus Reward Points worth Rs. 12,500 per year
• On achieving annual spends of Rs. 3 lakhs and 4 lakhs, earn 10,000 bonus Reward Points

Cons

• High joining/renewal fees
• Although the Credit Card offers savings on rental cars on Hertz & Avis, which is good, but in India, there’s no much scope for it

Pros

* Get up to 3 FREE economy Flight tickets on every milestone achieved

* 2 CV points per Rs. 200 spent across all the categories

* 2 complimentary lounge visits per annum at select domestic airports

Cons

* You’re tied to Club Vistara Points

* No golf benefits