Spar SBI Credit Card vs HDFC Platinum Times Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹499

₹1,000

Editor's Rating

2.5

3.4

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 
  • 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 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

  • 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 


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