SBI Elite Credit Card vs Kotak NRI Royale Signature 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

• 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

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