Synopsis: Lounge access transforms the airport experience from a hectic travel obligation to a much more relaxed journey. SBI being the most ubiquitous Indian bank, offers credit cards that unlock both the domestic and international lounges across 18 Indian cities from Bengaluru and Mumbai to Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
This article highlights airport lounge benefits on selected SBI cards across 18 Indian Cities in both Domestic and International terminals. We have highlighted 5 eligible SBI cards that provides access to specific airport lounges across domestic and international terminals in these major Indian cities- Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Srinagar, Vadodara and Visakhapatnam.
1. SBI Card PULSE
It is a is a wellness-focused credit card that offers high rewards on health-related spending.
- Joining Fee: ₹1,499 + GST and Annual Fee: ₹1,499 + GST
- Welcome Benefit: Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 Pro Smartwatch worth ₹7,999 on payment of joining fee
- Domestic Lounge Access: 4 complimentary visits per year (max 1 per quarter) via Set A lounge network
- International Lounge Access: Complimentary Priority Pass membership for first two cardholder membership years
- Rewards: 10 reward points per ₹100 on pharmacy, dining, movies, and sports, 2 reward points per ₹100 on all other spends
- Health Perks: Complimentary 1-year FITPASS PRO membership (4,000+ gyms) and Netmeds First membership. It is renewed annually on fee payment
- Best for: Health fitness enthusiasts who travel domestically and want strong lounge access at low annual fee
2. BPCL SBI Card OCTANE
This credit card is the co-branded card with Bharat Petroleum, designed for high-frequency commuters who spend heavily on fuel and still want domestic lounge access.
- Joining Fee: ₹1,499 + GST and Annual Fee: ₹1,499 + GST (waived on ₹2 lakh annual spend)
- Welcome Benefit: 6,000 bonus reward points, worth ₹1,500 on annual fee payment
- Domestic Lounge Access: 4 complimentary visits per year, which is max 1 per quarter
- International Lounge Access: Not available on this card
- Fuel Rewards: ~7.25% value back on fuel spends at BPCL, 25 reward points on per ₹100 spent on BPCL Fuel, Lubricants and Bharat Gas and a 1% fuel surcharge waiver across all BPCL petrol stations in India
- Other Rewards: 10 points on per ₹100 spent on groceries, dining, movies, and departmental stores
- Best For: Daily commuters and professionals who have high fuel consumption and also want a credit card with lounge access without a steep annual fee
To apply for the card, please visit the Official Website
3. SBI Card MILES
The base variant credit card of SBI’s dedicated travel series and officially listed under Set A on SBI’s lounge page.
- Joining Fee: ₹1,499 + GST and Annual Fee: ₹1,499 + GST
- Welcome Benefit: 1,500 Travel Credits on card issuance
- Domestic Lounge Access: 4 complimentary visits per year.
- International Lounge Access: Complimentary Priority Pass membership
- Rewards: 2 Travel credits per ₹200 on all spends and also, redeemable as airline miles, hotel points, or flights bookings at 1:1 ratio
- Best For: Occasional flyers who want to earn travel credits and have benefits of lounge on low annual fee
To apply for the card, please visit the Official Website
4. SBI Card MILES PRIME
The mid variant of SBI’s travel card series, and covers the most extensive lounge network. Also officially listed under Set B on SBI’s lounge page.
- Joining Fee: ₹2,999 + GST and Annual Fee: ₹2,999 + GST (waived on ₹10 lakh annual spend)
- Welcome Benefit: 3,000 Travel Credits on spending ₹60,000 as a welcome benefit
- Domestic Lounge Access: 8 complimentary visits per year + 1 additional visit per ₹1 lakh spent
- International Lounge Access: Complimentary Priority Pass membership
- Rewards: 4 Travel Credits per ₹200 on travel spends, 2 Travel Credits per ₹200 on all other spends and converts to airline miles or hotel points at 1:1 ratio
- Forex Markup: 2.5%
- Best For: Frequent travellers who want travel specific rewards with domestic and international lounge access
5. SBI Card PRIME
This is the best all-rounder credit card and offers the widest lounge access coverage with dining, shopping, and lifestyle perks, at a mid-range annual fee.
- Joining Fee: ₹2,999 + GST and Annual Fee: ₹2,999 + GST
- Welcome benefit: e-Gift voucher worth ₹3,000 on joining
- Domestic Lounge Access: 8 complimentary visits per year
- International Lounge Access: 4 complimentary visits per year via Priority Pass membership
- Rewards: 10X points on dining, movies, departmental stores, and grocery, and 20X points on birthday spends
- Other Perks: Complimentary ITC Hotels Silver Tier membership, on cards issued from September 2025 onwards, and 4 complimentary golf green fee rounds per year, with fraud liability cover ₹1 lakh
- Best For: Travellers who want lifestyle benefits with a wide range of domestic and international lounge access.
To apply for the card, please visit the Official Website
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Conclusion
All these SBI credit cards give lounge benefits to the cardholders. From a fitness enthusiast to a frequent business traveller these cards fit the spend pattern and the user’s airport routine. Please note, the benefits and other mentioned details are subject to change as per the bank. Before making any decision it is advised to check the details carefully.
Written by Jahnavi
