Unlock premium travel benefits with SBI Card Miles variants

SBI Card, one of India's leading credit card issuers, has unveiled three new variants in the travel category under the banner of ‘SBI Card Miles.’ This strategic move aims to cater to the evolving needs of travellers and enhance their overall experience by offering a range of exclusive benefits and rewards.

SBI Card Miles’ three variants: SBI Card MILES ELITE, SBI Card MILES PRIME, and SBI Card MILES, cater to various types of travellers, from frequent fliers to travel enthusiasts. These cards are said to be accessible through both the Mastercard and RuPay networks.

Benefits

1)Welcome e-Gift Voucher - Customers have the option to select an e-gift voucher valued at Rs. 5000 from a selection of travel and lifestyle brands, including Yatra, Hush Puppies/Bata, Pantaloons, Aditya Birla Fashion, and Shoppers Stop.

2)Complimentary Movie Tickets - Customers can enjoy complimentary movie tickets worth up to Rs. 6,000 annually, with transactions valid for a minimum of two tickets per booking per month, offering a maximum discount of Rs. 250 per ticket for two tickets only, while a convenience fee applies.

3)Milestone Privileges - Customers have the opportunity to earn up to 50,000 Bonus Reward Points, equivalent to Rs. 12,500 annually. This includes earning 10,000 bonus Reward Points upon reaching annual spends of Rs. 3 lakhs and 4 lakhs, and 15,000 bonus Reward Points for achieving annual spends of Rs. 5 lakhs and 8 lakhs. Additionally, there's a Spend Based Reversal of Annual Fee on spends of Rs. 10 lakhs.

4)Elite Rewards - Customers can receive 5X Reward Points on Dining, Departmental stores, and Grocery spends, while earning 2 Reward Points per Rs. 100 on all other transactions except fuel. Card holders can also use their Reward Points to pay off their card outstanding, where 4 Reward Points equal Rs. 7. Additionally, a 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver at all petrol pumps, with a maximum waiver of Rs. 250 per month, per statement cycle (Government Service Tax extra as applicable).

5)International Lounge Program - The added perk of a complimentary membership to the Priority Pass Program, valued at $99. This includes six complimentary Airport Lounge visits per calendar year outside India, with a maximum of two visits per quarter. Access over 1000 Airport Lounges worldwide with this membership.

6)Domestic Lounge Program - Benefit from two complimentary visits to Domestic Airport Lounges every quarter within India.

7)Club Vistara Membership - Customers can receive exclusive benefits, including complimentary Club Vistara Silver membership and a complimentary Upgrade Voucher. Plus, they can earn 9 Club Vistara Points for every Rs. 100 spent on Vistara flights.

8)Trident Privilege Membership - Card holders can obtain the complimentary Trident Privilege Red Tier membership, featuring exclusive perks such as 1,000 Welcome Points upon registration, along with 1,500 Bonus Points on the initial stay and an additional Rs. 1,000 hotel credit on extended night stays.

9)Lowest Forex Markup - With the SBI Card ELITE, customers enjoy the advantage of the lowest Foreign Currency Mark-up Charge, set at 1.99% for international usage. Additionally, they earn 2 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on international transactions.

10)Exclusive Concierge Service - Card holders are entitled to dedicated assistance for flower delivery, gift delivery, and online doctor consultation services.

Charges

The SBI Card MILES ELITE has a joining and annual fee of Rs 4,999, along with applicable taxes, while the fees for SBI Card MILES PRIME and SBI Card MILES are Rs 2,999 and Rs 1,499 respectively, plus applicable taxes.

The introduction of three new credit card variants under the SBI Card Miles portfolio marks a significant milestone in SBI Card's journey to redefine the travel credit card landscape in India. With a focus on customer-centric innovation and personalised solutions, SBI Card continues to empower travellers with unparalleled convenience, rewards, and privileges, enriching their journey every step of the way.