SBI Card, in collaboration with Etihad Airways, has designed Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card specifically for the cardholders who travel frequently through Etihad Airways. Cardholders can avail exclusive discounts and benefits on flight bookings. Read on to know more about this card.
Key Highlights of Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card | |
| Joining Fee | Rs. 4,999+ GST |
| Best Suited For | Rewards, Lounge Access, Travel |
| Rewards Program | 6 Etihad Guest Miles on every Rs. 100 spent on Etihad.com |
| Exclusive Discounts | 3% discount on economy tickets booking and 10% discount on business class tickets booked through Etihad.com |
| Welcome Bonus | 5,000 Etihad Guest Miles as welcome benefits |
Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card Features and Benefits
Welcome Gift
- 5,000 Etihad Guest Miles as welcome benefits
- 5,000 miles are credited to the account within 15 days of paying the annual fee
- Complimentary Etihad Guest Gold tier status post first card transaction
- 2 Free Wi-fi vouchers on your first Etihad Airways booking
Reward Benefits
- 6 Etihad Guest Miles on every Rs. 100 spent on Etihad.com
- 4 Etihad Guest Miles on every Rs. 100 spent on international spends
- 2 Etihad Guest Miles on every Rs. 100 spent on other spends except fuel
Discount Benefits
- Cardholders can avail up to 10% on booking Etihad Airways directly
- Discount of 10% on travel rewards miles redemption
Milestone Benefits
- 1,500 Etihad Guest Miles will be given on spending Rs. 1.5 lakh in a quarter (3 months)
- Cardholders will be given 1 companion voucher on spending Rs. 8 lakh and will be sent to your email ID
- On spending Rs. 5 lakh in a year, the annual fee of Rs. 4,999 will be reversed from the second year
Travel Benefits
- Cardholders will get a complimentary membership to the Priority Pass Program
- 4 complimentary airport lounge visits per year outside the country
- Access to more than 1,000 airport lounges all over the world
- 8 complimentary visits per year to domestic Visa lounges with the domestic lounge program
Fuel Benefits
- 1% fuel surcharge will be waived off for all fuel transactions made with the card (for fuel worth Rs. 500 and Rs. 4,000)
- Maximum surcharge will be Rs. 250 per month
Insurance Benefits
- Cardholders will receive Air Accident Insurance Coverage worth Rs. 50 lakh
- Rs.1 lakh liability cover in the event of card fraud
- Allowance of $1000 for lost baggage allowance
Fraud Liability Cover
- Cardholders will get complimentary credit card fraud liability cover worth Rs. 1 lakh
Balance Transfer on EMI
- Cardholders can transfer the outstanding balance of other bank’s credit cards to their Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card to avail a lower rate of interest and payback in EMIs
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Similar Credit Cards from Other Banks
| Credit Card | Annual Fee | Reward Points | Net Savings |
| Air India SBI Signature Credit Card | Rs. 4,999 | Earn 4 Reward points per Rs. 100 spent | Rs. 7,561* Rs. 15, 121** |
| CitiBank PremierMiles | Rs. 3,000 | Earn 10,000 Air miles on spending Rs.1000 within 60 days of issuance | Rs. 11,616* Rs. 21,732** |
| SBI Card Elite | Rs. 4,999 | Earn up to 50,000 bonus reward points worth Rs. 12,500 and 5X Reward Points on dining, departmental stores, etc. | Rs. 12,081* Rs.20,661** |
| SBI Card Prime | Rs. 2,999 | Earn 20 Reward Points on spending Rs. 100 on utility bills and 10 Reward Points on spending Rs.100 on dining, groceries, etc. | Rs. 10,337* Rs.16,661** |
| HDFC Regalia | Rs. 2,500 | Earn 15,000 Reward Points on spending Rs. 8 lakh or more in every anniversary year | Rs. 9,605* Rs. 15,299** |
*On spending Rs. 2 lakh annually **On spending Rs. 4 lakh annually
Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card Fees and Charges
| Title | Details |
| Annual Fee | Rs. 4,999 + GST |
| Renewal Fee | Rs. 4,999 + GST |
| Finance Charges | Up to 3.50% per month [42% per annum] |
| Late Payment Charges |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to apply for Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card?
One can apply for the Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card online through SBI Card’s official website.
What discount a cardholder will get on flight ticket booking using Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card?
Cardholders get a discount of 3% on economy tickets booked through Eithad.com whereas 10% discount on business class tickets.
How many complimentary visits to the domestic Visa Lounge can a cardholder avail?
Cardholders can avail 8 complimentary (maximum 2 per quarter) visits per year to domestic Visa lounges in India.
Is Easy Bill Pay facility available on my Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card?
Yes, you can pay your electricity, telephone, mobile, and other utility bills using the Easy Bill Pay facility on your Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card.
Is Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card safe and secure for cardholders?
Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card is enabled with chip and pin which is safe and secure to use for the cardholders.