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IRCTC SBI Platinum

Annual Fee

₹300

Rewards/₹100

₹0.80 - ₹7.50

Normalized to balance base rate with bonus categories

Interest Rate

42.00%

Credit Score

750+

At a Glance

Key Benefits

10% value back on AC train tickets, 1.8% IRCTC fee waiver, 1% fuel surcharge waiver

Lounge Access

4 railway lounge visits per year (max 1/quarter)

Eligibility

Age: 18-60, Income: Rs 20,000+/month (salaried) or Rs 30,000 (self-employed), CIBIL: 750+

Quick Details

Annual Fee
₹300 #70
Joining Fee
₹500 #112
Interest Rate
42.00% p.a. #108
Forex Markup
3.50% #75
Rewards/₹100
₹0.80 - ₹7.50 #14
Reward Type Reward Points
Reward Currency Points
Domestic Lounge Visits
4/year #61
Min Credit Score
750+ #186
Min Monthly Income ₹20
Network VISA
Late Payment Fee ₹0
Cash Advance Fee ₹500 2.50% (min ₹500)
Over Limit Fee ₹550

Reward Structure

Base

All Spends

₹0.80 /₹100
Cat

IRCTC Train Tickets (AC1, AC2, AC3, CC)

₹10.00 /₹100

Reward Calculator

Allocate by Category100%
IRCTC Train Tickets (AC1, AC2, AC3, CC)
10.0 pts
60%₹30,000
Other Spends
0.8 pts
40%₹20,000
Your Rewards
Points Earned3,160
Cash Value₹3,160
Breakdown
IRCTC Train Tickets (AC1, AC2, AC3, CC)3,000
Other Spends160
Total Value₹3,160
Quick amounts:

Milestone Benefits

Welcome Bonus

350 activation bonus reward points on a single transaction of Rs 500 or more within 45 days of card issue.

Spend ₹500 within 45 days

₹350

value

Milestone

Rs 100 cashback on first ATM cash withdrawal within 30 days of receiving the card.

₹100

value

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic Free
4

visits per year

Access to IRCTC railway lounges. Maximum 1 visit per quarter. Available at participating lounges in India.

Insurance Coverage

Lost Card

₹0

Zero liability for lost card transactions when reported within 3 days.

Fraud

₹0

Zero liability for unauthorized transactions when reported immediately.

Quick Analysis

Best entry-level credit card for regular train travelers. The 10% value back on AC train tickets and railway lounge access make it worthwhile despite the low general rewards rate.

Pros

  • ['10% value back on AC1, AC2, AC3 and AC Chair Car train tickets', '1.8% transaction charge waiver on IRCTC bookings', '4 complimentary railway lounge visits per year', 'Very low annual fee of just Rs 500 + GST', '1% fuel surcharge waiver across all petrol pumps']

Cons

  • ['Very low base rewards (1 point per Rs 125 = 0.8%)', 'No airport lounge access', 'No value on non-train travel or daily spends', 'Railway lounge network is limited']

Best For

Frequent train travelers booking AC tickets

Not Ideal For

Those seeking rewards on daily non-travel spending

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reward rate on IRCTC train bookings?
You get 10% value back (through reward points) on AC1, AC2, AC3 and AC Chair Car tickets booked on irctc.co.in. Additionally, you save 1.8% on transaction charges.
How many railway lounge visits do I get?
You get 4 complimentary railway lounge visits per year at participating IRCTC lounges, with a maximum of 1 visit per quarter.
What is the annual fee for IRCTC SBI Platinum?
The joining fee is Rs 500 + GST (one-time). From the second year, the renewal fee is Rs 300 + GST annually.
Do I get airport lounge access?
No, this card only provides railway lounge access. For airport lounge access, consider the IRCTC SBI Premier card instead.
What is the minimum income required?
Salaried individuals need a minimum monthly income of Rs 20,000, while self-employed individuals need Rs 30,000 per month.

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