Review of SBI Etihad Credit Cards: Limited Period Welcome Bonus Miles Offer

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Etihad Guest SBI Premier Credit Card

  • Fees: ₹4,999 + GST (Joining/Renewal)
  • Welcome Benefits:
    1. 5,000 Etihad Miles + Additional 5,000 Miles for spends on Etihad (Offer valid till 30th Sep)
    2. 2 Free Wi-Fi vouchers on first Etihad booking
    3. Etihad Gold Tier Status
  • Gold Tier Benefits:
    • 50% Bonus Miles, Priority Check-in/Boarding, Free Seat Selection for self + 1, and more.
    • Customizable Perks: Choose from Business Lounge access, Extra Baggage, Chauffeur Services, etc.
    • Milestones: 2 Business Class Lounge passes, 10,000 bonus miles, and more on reaching 75k tier miles.
  • Reward Rate:
    • 6 Miles/₹100 on Etihad, 4 Miles/₹100 on International spends, and 2 Miles/₹100 on others.
  • Other Benefits:
    • 10% discount on select flights, 4 International + 8 Domestic Lounge accesses, and annual fee waiver on ₹5L spend.

Verdict: Best suited for frequent Etihad flyers. The Gold Status adds significant value, offering luxury experiences like priority access. If you’re spending ₹8L annually on Etihad, the miles and companion voucher make it worthwhile.

Etihad Guest SBI (Basic) Credit Card

  • Fees: ₹1,499 + GST (Joining/Renewal)
  • Welcome Benefits:
    1. 2,500 Etihad Miles + Additional 2,500 Miles for Etihad spends (Offer till 30th Sep)
    2. 1 Free Wi-Fi voucher
    3. Etihad Silver Tier Status
  • Silver Tier Benefits:
    • 25% Bonus Miles, Priority Check-in, and Free Wi-Fi package.
    • Customizable Perks: Choose from Business Lounge access, Extra Baggage, etc.
  • Reward Rate:
    • 3 Miles/₹100 on Etihad, 2 Miles/₹100 on International spends, and 1 Mile/₹100 on others.
  • Other Benefits:
    • 10% discount on select flights, 8 Domestic Lounge accesses, and fee waiver on ₹3L spend.

Verdict: A solid entry-level card for occasional Etihad flyers. Silver Tier and 5,000 milestone miles add decent value.

Both cards offer great perks for frequent Etihad users, with the Premier card being the clear winner for those who value Gold Tier benefits and higher reward rates.