Spar SBI Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Platinum Rewards Credit Card

• 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 5 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent on dining and fuel with no monthly cap on the rewards earned

* Earn 1 reward point for every Rs. 150 spent on all other categories

* Zero Annual and Joining Fees- Spend Rs 500 or more within 30 days from card issuance to avoid levy of onetime fee of Rs. 250 + GST

* Supplementary Credit Card Facility- By availing this facility, the cardholder can extend all the SCB platinum rewards card benefits to its family members

* This is a Contactless credit card

* Enjoy the enhanced security for online transactions through 3D secure OTP verification

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

* Get wide range oof instant payment solutions like Samsung Pay and BharatQR, and Bharat Bill Payment Solution (BBPS)

* Avail Online Banking and SC Mobile facility that offers convenience to make online credit card transactions

* Convert an entire outstanding balance amounting up to Rs. 5,00,000 into EMIs at zero processing fees

Cons

* No complimentary airport lounge access

* No fuel surcharge wavier

* No golf/coaching sessions