SBI Card has introduced three variants of its inaugural travel-centric core credit card, named ‘SBI Card MILES,’ featuring curated travel benefits. The trio of cards, namely SBI Card MILES ELITE, SBI Card MILES PRIME, and SBI Card MILES, are designed to accommodate the diverse requirements of travelers, ranging from frequent flyers to adventure enthusiasts.
Abhijit Chakravorty, MD and CEO of SBI Card, emphasized the company’s dedication to providing top-notch travel benefits, stating, “SBI Card MILES is our endeavor to offer our customers the best of all travel benefits.”
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These cards, available on both Mastercard and RuPay networks, not only serve as a means of payment but also serve as a gateway to a plethora of travel perks. Cardholders have the flexibility to convert travel credits into air miles and hotel points, earning accelerated rewards on every travel booking and enjoying privileges such as airport lounge access.
For every INR 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.
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The flagship variant, SBI Card MILES ELITE, offers exclusive benefits tailored for avid travelers. 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.
Furthermore, SBI Card MILES ELITE provides priority pass membership, granting cardholders access to domestic and international airport lounges. Cardholders can earn additional domestic lounge access vouchers with every cumulative spend of Rs 1 lakh.
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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.
Additionally, SBI Card MILES ELITE boasts a competitive forex mark-up charge of 1.99% and provides travel insurance coverage.
