Spar SBI Card SELECT vs HDFC Bank Infinia Metal Edition Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹1,499

₹12,500

Editor's Rating

2.5

4.6

Key Features

  • On overall annual retail spends of Rs 300,000, avail 12,000 bonus Reward Points
  • On annual spends of Rs 25,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 2400 bonus Reward Points 
  • On annual spends of Rs 75,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 8,000 bonus Reward Points
  • With Flexipay facility, convert transactions in EMIs. Just transact for Rs. 2,500 or more and log on to sbicard.com within 30 days of purchase to convert it into Flexipay
  • The Easy Money facility get a cheque or draft against your cash limit and get it delivered to home
  • Metallic Card
  • Enjoy complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels: Book a stay for 3-nights and simply pay for two at participating ITC hotels. Also avail 1+1 complimentary buffet at the participating ITC hotels 
  • In the preceding 12 months, spend 10 lakhs or more to avail renewal membership fee waived off for next year. The Renewal benefit 12,500 Reward Points will be availed upon fee realization and card activation
  • Enjoy unlimited complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe. Unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses in India
  • Lowest markup fee of 2% on foreign currency transactions
  • Zero Lost card liability 
  • Enjoy up to 50 days of interest-free period
  • Revolving Credit is available at nominal interest rate
  • Global Personal Concierge -24 X 7
  • Enjoy unlimited complimentary airport lounge access domestic and international using Priority Pass. This benefit is also available for add-on Priority Pass holders
  • Enjoy wonderful dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program: HDFC Bank x Swiggy Dineout - Good food Trail- Indulge in wonderful discounts by obtaining FLAT 15% EXTRA OFF on dining bills at 35K+ restaurants!
  • Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 1,00,000
  • You can convert big spends into EMI after the purchase
  • The credit card is enabled for contactless payments 
  • Accidental Air Death cover worth Rs. 3 Crore
  • Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 50 lakhs in case of emergency
  • Credit Shield Cover for up to Rs. 9 lakhs
  • Obtain 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spending including Insurance, Utilities and Education
  • Earn up to 10 times Reward Points on travel and shopping spends on Smartbuy 

Editor's Review

Pros                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  • Welcome benefit of receiving 6,000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 1,500 on payment of Annual Fees
  • Earn 10 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent at Online & Retail Landmark Stores (Lifestyle, Home Centre, Max and Spar) Dining & Movies
  • Get 2 Reward point per Rs. 100 spent on other retail purchases (Non-fuel)            

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

  • Unlimited lounge access at domestic and international airports
  • Unlimited complimentary golf games at premier golf courses
  • Complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels

Cons

  • The card doesn’t offer any yearly or monthly benefits
  • No cashback as such
  • Joining fee on higher side


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