SBI Elite Credit Card vs Kotak NRI Royale Signature Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹4,999

₹1,000

Editor's Rating

4

3.6

Key Features

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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


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