Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card
The ultimate card for the global traveler
Annual Fee
₹4,999
Base Rewards
1.6%
Forex Fee
3.5%
Expert Verdict
The Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card is one of the best co-branded airline cards in India for international travelers. Its standout feature is the instant Etihad Guest Gold Tier status, which provides significant value through lounge access and priority services worldwide.
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Your Estimated Value
Year 1
+₹8,601
Includes ₹4,000 bonus
Year 2+
+₹4,601
Why get this card
Earn up to 6 Etihad Guest Miles per 100 spent on Etihad.com
Complimentary Etihad Guest Gold Tier status after first transaction
Accelerated rewards on international spends (4 Miles per 100)
Comprehensive travel insurance including lost baggage and air accident cover
+1 more benefits
- Discount of up to 10% on Etihad Airways direct bookings
Watch out for
High annual and joining fee of 4,999
No spend-based waiver for the annual fee
Rewards are highly specific to Etihad Airways ecosystem
+1 more considerations
- Domestic lounge access is limited to 2 visits per quarter
Who is this card for?
Best for
frequent flyer
Travelers who prefer flying with Etihad Airways and want elite status benefits.
Min: ₹50,000/mo
international spender
Users with significant expenses in foreign currency who benefit from 4x miles.
Min: ₹1,00,000/mo
Skip if you're
low spender
Users who cannot justify the 4,999 annual fee through travel benefits.
domestic traveler
Those who rarely fly internationally or with Etihad Airways.
Base Earning
2 Etihad Guest Miles
per ₹100 spent
1.6%
effective rate
Point value: ₹0.80/point
Bonus Categories
Etihad.com - TRAVEL
3×
4.8% return
INTERNATIONAL
2×
3.2% return
Welcome Offer
Complimentary Etihad Guest Gold Tier status after the first transaction on the card.
5,000
points
₹4,000
value
within 30 days
Milestones
Spend ₹1.5L
Earn 1,500 Etihad Guest Miles on reaching 1.5 Lakhs spend in a calendar quarter.
Spend ₹8.0L
Earn a complimentary Etihad Guest Companion Voucher on annual spends of 8 Lakhs.
No rewards on:
Fuel, rent payments, utility bills, government payments, wallet loads, insurance premiums, EMI transactions
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