SBI Credit Card Benefits & Features

Credit cards have many uses apart from the rewards you get from spending using your credit cards. The following is list of uses that credit cards can provide you

1. Sign on bonuses: Some of the credit cards from SBI provide sign on bonus or gifts as a thank you for signing with the bank. This is a great reward which will offset any joining fees paid already and get even more.

2. Rewards: Reward points are offered for any transaction that is made using your SBI credit card. These reward points can be accumulated to obtain a great gift, or the points can be redeemed for cashback. Either way customer is the winner.

3. Frequent flyer miles: This is useful for people to travel by plan frequently. They get “miles” as reward for using your SBI credit card to pay for airline ticket. With enough points you can avail discount on future tickets or you may be able to get tickets for free. Also, with some credit cards you get access to airport lounges which could be a life saver in case of delayed flights.

4. Cashback: Some SBI credit cards also provide cashback on certain spends like 5% cashback for shopping online, 5% cashback for using your credit card to pay utility bills. This is a great way to save money on your spends.

5. Keeping vendors in check: Credit cards help in keeping vendors in check. Customers have the option to cancel payment or even if already paid the ability to revert payment if they feel the product they bought is below par. This way the vendors who provide the products will stay honest and provide better quality goods.

6. Insurance: Many credit cards come with insurance like travel insurance which can be availed. Many card holders don’t even realize they are protected and don’t utilize these facilities. It is bet to read the terms and conditions before you get a credit card and also know every feature available.

7. Universal acceptance: Unlike debit cards credit cards have universal acceptance. If you go to any foreign country, you can spend money by using your credit card and not go searching for a currency exchange center or ATM.

8. Instant Loan: Your credit limit is a source of loan which can be accessed immediately without requiring any approvals. This can be very useful in case of emergencies. There is also the option to convert your credit card bill to an EMI if you cannot pay back the bill immediately.

9. Credit score improvement: When you pay your credit card bill on a regular basis it will improve your credit score. As different credit or credit mix also forms a part of credit score, a credit card will help improve your score from that aspect as well.

Thus, credit cards provide a card holder a plethora of benefits.