Spar SBI Card SELECT vs HDFC Platinum Times Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹1,499
₹1,000
Editor's Rating
2.5
3.4
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
- HDFC Bank Times Platinum Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments
- Fuel Surcharge Waiver
- Zero liability on the lost card
- Get up to 50 days interest-free from the date of purchase (subject to the submission of the charge by the Merchant)
- The Reward points are valid for 2 years from the date of accumulation
- You can register the Platinum Credit Card with SmartPay, HDFC Bank's Utility Bill payment service. With this service you’re ensured that all the utility bills are paid on time, conveniently and easily
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
- 25% off on movies and up to 20% off on dining participating restaurants
- Live GPS location-based offers 365 days on Times Card WebApp
- 3 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent; 10 Reward Points for Rs. 150 spent on weekday dining
Cons
- No complimentary Airport Lounge access
- No Golf Privileges
