Spar SBI Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹499
₹10,000
Editor's Rating
2.5
4.1
Key Features
- Cumulative milestone benefits up to 16,000 RP worth Rs 4,000
- On annual spends of Rs 20,000 across all Landmark Stores, avail 1,000 bonus Reward Points
- On annual spends of Rs 45,000 across all Landmark Stores, get 2,000 bonus Reward Points
- Earn 5,000 bonus Reward Points on annual spends of Rs 95,000 across all Landmark Stores
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver
* Unlimited Airport lounge access in India and worldwide for primary and add-on card members
* 6 Complimentary Golf games every quarter across the finest courses in the world
* Obtain complimentary Annual memberships of Club Marriott, Amazon Prime, Swiggy One as Welcome Benefit (This benefit can be availed by spending Rs. 1.5 Lakh within the first 90 days of card issuance)
* Avail 10,000 Bonus Reward Points on spends of Rs. 4 lakh every calendar quarter
* Earn 2X Reward Points on Weekend Dining
* Earn 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 retail spends
* Earn up to 10X Reward Points on spends via SmartBuy
* Up to 50 days of interest-free credit period
* Credit liability cover worth Rs. 9 lakh
* 2% on all foreign currency spends
* You can convert big spends into EMI after the purchase
* Enjoy contactless payments on HDFC Bank POS machines
* Air accident insurance cover worth Rs. 2 Crore
* Emergency overseas hospitalisation: Rs. 50 Lacs
* Travel Insurance Cover up to Rs. 55,000 on baggage delay beyond 8 hours for international flight
* Get the Renewal Fee waived for the next renewal year by spending Rs. 8 Lakhs in 12 Months
* Credit Liability Cover of up to Rs. 9 Lakh
* Fast-Track Airport Experience
* The Small Medium Enterprise (SME) program offers customized solutions like workspaces, business insurance, and wellness discounts to meet small and medium-sized businesses' needs
Editor's Review
Pros
- Welcome benefits include getting 2,000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 500 on payment of Annual Fees
- Spar SBI Card can be used in over 24 million outlets globally, including 3,25,000 outlets in India
- Earn 5,000 bonus Reward Points on annual spends of Rs 95,000 across all Landmark Stores
Cons
- No Golf/coaching sessions
- Priority Pass Lounge Charges: Through the Priority Pass Program, airport lounge visits within India will be charged with 19 usage fee of $27 per visit + applicable taxes. Moreover, airport lounge visits outside India after exhausting the complimentary visits will be charged with usage fee of $27 per visit + applicable taxes
Pros
* Enjoy wonderful dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program
* Obtain up to 25% savings off on all restaurant bill payments via Swiggy Dineout
* The Dining Delight program provides distinct dining offers ranging from gourmet cuisine to local delicacies.
* Enjoy access to some of the best spas in India at special rates
Cons
* No complimentary offers for movie tickets
* The travel benefits only come only in the form of lounge access, there are no air miles or co-branded benefits provided
* Joining fee is on higher side
