Spar SBI Card PRIME vs HDFC Diners Club Privilege Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹2,999

₹2,500

Editor's Rating

2.5

4.3

Key Features

  • Cumulative milestone benefits up to 58,000 RP worth Rs 14,500
  • On overall annual retail spends of Rs 500,000, avail 20,000 bonus Reward Points
  • On annual spends of Rs 40,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 6000 bonus Reward Points
  • On annual spends of Rs 100,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 12,000 bonus Reward Points
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver 
  • Milestone Benefits: Get Rs. 1,500 worth vouchers of Marriott Experience, Decathlon, Barbeque Nation, O2 Spa, or Lakme Salon on spends of Rs. 1.5 lakhs in a calendar quarter
  • Get a Renewal Fee waiver for the next year by spending Rs. 3 Lakhs in the card anniversary year
  • BookMyShow is offering a 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' deal on weekend tickets for both movies and non-movies. Offer is applicable for shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Maximum discount is Rs. 250/ticket, up to 2 free tickets every calendar month 
  • Get 5X Reward Points on Swiggy and Zomato
  • 2 Complimentary Airport lounge access every calendar quarter worldwide
  • Get 4 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent
  • Travel benefits: Get up to 10X Rewards on booking flights and stays at over 150 hotels, both domestic and international, by visiting https://offers.smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/diners
  • Up to 50 days of interest-free credit period from the date of purchase
  • Credit Liability Cover: Rs. 9 lakh
  • Foreign Currency Markup: 2% on all foreign currency spends
  • Revolving Credit is available at a nominal interest rate 
  • Get 5X Reward Points on Swiggy and Zomato. Additional 4X RP is capped at 2500 reward points every calendar month
  • Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
  • HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments
  • Accidental Air Death Cover worth Rs. 1 Crore
  • Emergency overseas hospitalization: up to Rs. 25 lakhs
  • Get Travel Insurance Cover up to Rs 50,000 on baggage delay
  • Credit Liability cover: Up to Rs. 9 Lakh.
  • Earn 4 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spends
  • Earn 20 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spends on Swiggy and Zomato
  • Earn up to 10X Reward Points on Spends Via Smartbuy
  • Enjoy amazing dining benefits & savings with the Good Food Trail Program: Get up to 20% off on all restaurant bill payments via Swiggy Dineout (Choose from 20000 + restaurants). The offer is inclusive of Restaurant and Swiggy Discount. It's valid only on payments done via the Swiggy App
  • Diners Exclusive Offers:

A. Fast Track Airport Experience: Skip the line for check-in and get help with your baggage

B. Dining Delight:  Enjoy exclusive dining offers ranging from gourmet cuisine to local delicacies

C. Luxury Spas: You can enjoy access to some of the best spas in India at discounted rates

D. Small Medium Enterprise (SME): Get customized offers like workspaces, business insurance, and wellness discounts to meet the unique needs of businesses

Editor's Review

Pros                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  • Welcome Benefits include getting 12,000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 3,000 on payment of Annual Fees
  • Spar SBI Card PRIME can be used in over 24 million outlets globally, including 3,25,000 outlets in India
  • Avail 20,000 bonus Reward Points on annual spends of Rs 180,000 across all Landmark Stores               

Cons 

  • No Golf/coaching sessions
  • Usage of USD 27 plus applicable taxes will be charged on Spar SBI card PRIME for all visits post the complimentary visits

Pros

  • Milestone Benefits: Get Rs. 1,500 worth vouchers of Marriott Experience, Decathlon, Barbeque Nation, O2 Spa, or Lakme Salon on spends of Rs. 1.5 lakhs in a calendar quarter
  • BookMyShow is offering a 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' deal on weekend tickets for both movies and non-movies
  • Earn 4 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spends, Earn 20 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spends on Swiggy and Zomato, and Earn up to 10X Reward Points on Spends Via Smartbuy

Cons

  • High Annual Fees
  • No Cashback on online spends


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