As travel fever sweeps across the nation and Indian travel enthusiasts embark on journeys far and wide, SBI Card has stepped in to elevate their travel experiences with the launch of three variants of its travel-focused credit card, SBI Card MILES.
Designed to cater to the diverse needs of travellers, from frequent flyers to adventure enthusiasts, the trio of cards – SBI Card MILES ELITE, SBI Card MILES PRIME, and SBI Card MILES – promise curated benefits to enhance every journey.
At the helm of this launch, Abhijit Chakravorty, MD and CEO of SBI Card expressed the company’s commitment, stating, “SBI Card MILES is our endeavour to offer our customers the best of all travel benefits.”
Available on both the Mastercard and RuPay networks, these cards are not just a means of payment but a gateway to a world of travel perks. Cardholders can convert travel credits into air miles and hotel points, earning accelerated rewards on every travel booking and enjoying airport lounge access, among other privileges.
For every Rs 200 spent on travel, cardholders can earn up to six travel credits, while other categories offer the opportunity to earn up to two travel credits for the same spend. These credits can be converted into air miles or hotel points with over 20 partner airlines and hotel brands, including Air Vistara, Air India, ITC Hotels, and Accor.
The flagship variant, SBI Card MILES ELITE, comes laden with exclusive benefits tailored for avid travellers. From earning up to 5,000 travel credits upon reaching spends of Rs 1 lakh within 60 days of enrollment to milestone benefits offering up to 20,000 travel credits on a spend milestone of Rs 12 lakh.
Moreover, SBI Card MILES ELITE offers priority pass membership, granting cardholders access to domestic and international airport lounges. With up to eight complimentary domestic lounge visits and up to six international lounge visits per year. Cardholders can earn additional domestic lounge access vouchers with every cumulative spend of Rs 1 lakh.
Despite its premium offerings, SBI Card MILES ELITE remains accessible, with a joining fee of Rs 4,999 plus applicable taxes and annual charges. Meanwhile, SBI Card MILES PRIME and SBI Card MILES offer similar benefits at more affordable rates, with joining fees of Rs 2,999 and Rs 1,499 plus applicable taxes, respectively.
Additionally, SBI Card MILES ELITE boasts a competitive forex mark-up charge of 1.99% and provides travel insurance coverage.
With the launch of SBI Card MILES, SBI Card aims to cater to the evolving needs of India’s growing tribe of globetrotters, offering a seamless blend of convenience, luxury, and rewards.
