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Ideal for frequent domestic travelers who want lounge access and railway benefits without premium card fees. Axis Select provides unlimited domestic lounge access plus international Priority Pass benefits, while IRCTC SBI Platinum delivers 10% value back on train tickets and railway lounge access. Perfect for business travelers and daily commuters.

Axis Bank
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Welcome Bonus
Earn 10,000 reward points worth Rs. 2,000 after completing the first transaction within 30 days of card issuance
International Priority Pass Lounge
Get 6 complimentary international lounge visits annually via Priority Pass, unlock additional 6 visits on spending above Rs. 3 lakhs in calendar year
Domestic Lounge Access
2 complimentary domestic lounge visits every quarter on minimum spend of Rs. 50,000 in last 3 months
Enhanced Rewards on Shopping
Earn 10 EDGE points per Rs. 200 spent, and 2X points (20 per Rs. 200) on retail shopping spends
Food & Grocery Benefits
Get Rs. 500 off monthly on BigBasket (min transaction Rs. 2,500) and Rs. 200 on Swiggy twice a month (min Rs. 1,000 per order). Plus dining discounts with EazyDiner
Golf & Fee Details
6 complimentary golf rounds per year (3 additional on Rs. 3 lakh spend). Annual fee Rs. 3,000, waived on spending Rs. 8 lakhs annually

State Bank Of India (SBI)
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10% Value Back on Train Tickets
Earn up to 10% value back as reward points on AC1, AC2, AC3, Executive Chair Car and Chair Car bookings via irctc.co.in and IRCTC Mobile App
Transaction Charge Waiver
Save 1% transaction charges (exclusive of GST) when booking railway tickets on irctc.co.in using IRCTC SBI Platinum Card
Railway Lounge Access
Enjoy 4 complimentary railway lounge visits per year (max 1 per quarter) at Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata (Sealdah)
Reward Points on All Spends
Earn 1 reward point for every Rs. 125 spent on non-fuel retail purchases including railway tickets. From Dec 2024, rewards based on total booking amount including co-travelers
Direct Reward Redemption
Link IRCTC SBI Card loyalty number with IRCTC login to redeem reward points directly on IRCTC website and Android app in 1:1 ratio
Low Annual Fee
One-time annual fee of Rs. 500 + GST and renewal fee of Rs. 500 + GST per annum, making it highly affordable for frequent train travelers
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Cards that can maximise your rewards for normal usage
Premium combo for frequent international travelers and luxury lifestyle enthusiasts. HDFC Regalia Gold offers 12 domestic lounges, 6 international Priority Pass visits, and milestone flight vouchers worth Rs. 10,000 annually. Axis Atlas (discontinued for new applicants but included for reference) provides exceptional air miles earning at 5 EDGE Miles per Rs. 100 on travel. Together, these cards deliver comprehensive premium travel benefits.