Spar SBI Credit Card vs Kotak NRI Royale Signature Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹499
₹1,000
Editor's Rating
2.5
3.6
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
- Avail 2X rewards on spends outside India; i.e. avail 2 rewards points for every Rs. 200 spent
- Fuel Surcharge Waiver
- Railway Surcharge Waiver
- NRI Royale Shield
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
- This card is good for Indians who are residing overseas
- Freedom to purchase and pay in INR
- Complimentary access to Airport Lounges in India
Cons
- No Golf Privileges
- No Concierge Services
- This card isn’t good for those who desire a low foreign currency mark up card
