Spar SBI Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹499
₹500
Editor's Rating
2.5
3
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
- Earn 1 reward point on every spend of Rs. 150 and above
- Redeem points for cashback
- Get a gift voucher worth Rs. 1000 on annual spends of Rs. 90,000 and higher
- Get a welcome and renewal benefit of 500 reward points on fee realization
- Earn 25X reward points on your birthday spends
- 10X reward points on PayZapp & SmartBuy spends
- Earn 5X reward points for spends on dining/ movies/ groceries/ railways/ taxis
- If annual spends are below Rs. 50,000, renew the card for a nominal fee of Rs. 500
- Fuel fee waiver of 1%, capped at Rs. 250 per statement cycle (Applicable on minimum transaction of Rs.400 and maximum of Rs.5,000 ) GST will be applicable
- Enjoy safe and secure transactions with chip-enabled cards
- Zero liability on the lost card if reported immediately
- HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card has been enabled for contactless payments, hence, enjoy doing fast, convenient and secure payments at retail outlets.
- Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
- Obtain up to 3 add on credit cards for free
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
- Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
- Pay only 1.99% interest per month if card is issued against fixed deposit
- Zero liability on lost card if reported immediately
Cons
- No golf/coaching sessions
- No complimentary Airport Lounge access
