SBI Card has partnered with Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, to introduce the Etihad Guest SBI Credit Cards in India. These cards are designed for frequent international travellers and affluent customers who value airline benefits and global travel perks. The new offering includes two variants: the Etihad Guest SBI Card and the … Read more

We recently examined the long-term effects of Covid-19 on the credit card industry. This article highlights a more immediate consequence: several banks are actively revising customer credit limits in response to the pandemic. Lenders are cutting card limits to protect themselves from potential non-performing assets (NPAs) that could result from salary reductions and job losses. … Read more

SBICards has been actively expanding its co-branded credit card lineup. After introducing the SBI Vistara credit cards, the issuer has now launched a premium travel card in partnership with IRCTC: the IRCTC SBI Card Premier. IRCTC itself recently completed an IPO, and this card targets frequent rail travellers with enhanced travel-centric benefits. For many regular … Read more

This is a review of Vistara business class that I flew in March 2018. Since I have already written a detailed review of my first Vistara business class experience (Vistara Business Class from MAA-DEL), this piece is an addendum focusing on what to expect on the Delhi to Bangalore (DEL–BLR) route. Food on Vistara Business … Read more

As announced, Landmark ended its co-branded credit card relationship with Standard Chartered effective 29 February 2020 and has partnered exclusively with SBI Card to issue a new set of co-branded cards. The SBI Card & Landmark Group partnership introduces nine new cards across three main variants for each sub-brand (Lifestyle & Home Centre, Max & … Read more

In India, the name SBI is closely associated with trust in banking. Its long history and status as a government-owned bank have helped it build a wide customer base. When SBI expanded into credit cards, these strengths helped attract many account holders to its card offerings. Like any large issuer, SBI Cards receives mixed feedback … Read more

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, American Express India was known for being generous with credit limit enhancements on its credit cards and providing strong support on charge cards. During the initial phase of the pandemic, Amex paused automatic limit increases for a few months. They resumed accepting requests and issuing enhancements from around January 2021, but … Read more

Salem Airport opened in 1993 and has had an uneven operational history, reopening and closing several times due to low passenger numbers. The airport remained operational until 28 October 2011, after which it served occasional charter flights for local industries to metro cities. Salem Airport Code: SXV Trujet ATR at Salem Airport (SXV) Table of … Read more

American Express India has launched its second spend-linked promotion of 2024, announced in April and applicable for transactions made during May, June and July 2024. Below is a clear summary of the program and what cardholders can expect. Offer Details Offer Receive eVouchers worth a specified sum when you spend a defined amount Max. Voucher … Read more

American Express has launched a limited-time promotion for stays at Postcard Hotels in Goa. Valid through 16 July 2021, the offer provides bonus Membership Rewards points for eligible bookings made on the Postcard Resorts website using select Amex charge cards. Below are the key details and what to consider before booking. Offer Details Offer 50K … Read more