Air India SBI Platinum Card
SBI Card · Checked 2026-10-09
Air India SBI Platinum Card is a paid card focused on travel benefits, flights and reward points, charging ₹1,499 annually before GST.
CardIQ editorial view
Our take
Air India SBI Platinum Card is a paid card focused on travel benefits, flights and reward points, charging ₹1,499 annually before GST.
Who it suits
- People who prioritise travel benefits.
- People who prioritise flights.
- People whose normal usage can recover the annual fee through relevant benefits.
Key strengths
- 5 points per ₹100 on eligible Air India bookings; 2 per ₹100 on other eligible spends.
- 5,000 welcome points on joining-fee payment.
Trade-offs to understand
- The ₹1,499 annual fee plus GST needs to be justified by benefits you will actually use.
CardIQ verdict
It deserves a place on the shortlist when your normal spending makes 5 points per ₹100 on eligible air india bookings; 2 per ₹100 on other eligible spends valuable enough to clear the fee. Factor in this condition: The ₹1,499 annual fee plus GST needs to be justified by benefits you will actually use.
Compare before deciding
- Emirates ICICI Bank Rubyx — A lower-fee way to compare similar strengths in reward points and flights.
- RBL Bank World Safari Lite — A lower-fee way to compare similar strengths in reward points and flights.
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Benefits, limits and conditions
- Points can be converted to Air India Maharaja Points; airline redemption value varies.
- 5,000 welcome points on joining-fee payment.