SimplySave SBI Card vs IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹499

₹0

Editor's Rating

3.8

2.75

Key Features

  • Spend Rs. 2,000 or more in first 60 days and get 2,000 bonus Reward Points
  • Renewal Fee reversed if annual spends for last year is more than Rs. 1,00,000
  • Get 10 Reward Points per Rs 150 spent on Dining, Movies, Departmental Stores and Grocery Spends
  • On all other spends, earn 1 Reward Point per Rs 150 spent
  • 1% fuel surcharge at any petrol pump. Transact an amount between Rs. 500 to Rs. 3,000 at any petrol pump in India to avail this offer
  • With SimplySAVE SBI Card, daily purchases will be much easier. Simply wave the card at a secure reader to transact
  • Transfer the outstanding balance of other banks’ credit cards to SimplySAVE SBI Card, and avail a lower rate of interest and pay back in EMIs
  • With the facility of Flexipay, convert transactions in easy monthly installments. Make purchases for Rs. 2,500 or more using SimplySAVE SBI Card
  • Get 3X Reward Points on Spends till Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle
  • Get 10X Reward Points on crossing spends of Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle and on birthdays
  • Avail 1X Reward Points on Insurance premium and Utility bill payments
  • Use the Reward points to instantly pay for online or in-store purchases
  • Get 3X Reward Points on rental and property management transactions
  • Avail ‘Buy One, Get One' offer on movie tickets up to Rs. 125 on Paytm mobile app. This is valid twice per month
  • Enjoy 300+ Brand Offers all year long
  • Get up to 20% discount at 1500+ restaurants
  • Complimentary Roadside Assistance worth Rs. 1,399
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver up to Rs. 300 per month at all fuel stations in India, on transactions between Rs. 200 and Rs. 5000
  • Air Accident Cover of Rs. 1 Crore
  • Personal Accident Cover of Rs. 5,00,000
  • Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 50,000
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance Cover of Rs. 22,500
  • Convert all transactions above Rs. 2,500 into easy and convenient EMIs on the mobile app
  • Instant EMI conversion for all online transactions above Rs. 2,500 on the bank’s OTP page
  • Enjoy convenient transfer of balances from other bank credit cards with the bank’s balance transfer privilege

 

Premium Benefits includes as follows:

  • Availing 2 complimentary Domestic airport lounge visits per quarter, on spending Rs. 20,000 every month  
  • Availing 4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter
  • Cancellation For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance: Get cancellation cover for up to 2 claims up to Rs. 10,000, will be available for hotel and flight booking cancellations.

 

VISA Offers are as follows:

  • Airport Meet & Greet - Avail discounts on Airport Fast Track immigration service worldwide
  • Airport Transfers - Enjoy discounts on Airport transfer limousine service across in more than 3000 cities across 83 countries
  • Concierge 
  • Luxury Hotel Collection – Get access to over 900 luxury hotels around the globe with premium benefits such as automatic room upgrade upon arrival, Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, Complimentary continental breakfast, VIP Guest status, 3PM check-out upon request and others

 

MasterCard Offers are as follows:

  • Limo Service Airport Pick Up and Drop 
  • Airport Meet & Assist - Cardholders will get assistance through the airport with all aspects of their departure and arrivals
  • Get 4 complimentary Golf rounds and 12 complimentary Golf lessons per calendar year

Editor's Review

Pros

  • 1% fuel surcharge at any petrol pump
  • Enjoy 10 Reward Points per Rs 150 spent on Dining, Movies, Departmental Stores and Grocery Spends
  • Get annual membership fee reversal from second year of your subscription

Cons

  • No Golf/coaching sessions
  • Fee waiver on minimum spend of Rs. 1,00,000
  • No complimentary Airport Lounge Access

Pros

  • Get 10X Reward Points on crossing spends of Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle and on birthdays
  • Domestic airport and railway lounge access
  • Get 3X Reward Points on rental and property management transactions

Cons

  • No International Airport Lounge access
  • Welcome gift voucher is only provided on spending Rs. 5000 or more within 30 days of card generation
  • No Priority Pass facility


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