New Delhi : Planning a long weekend escape from the city? Before you click ‘book’ on that flight or train ticket, make sure your wallet is just as ready for the journey. In today’s travel landscape—where experiences matter more than ever—how you plan, pay, and proceed for your journey can be just as important as where you go. For travellers seeking greater value, comfort, and rewards from every trip, a travel credit card is no longer just a payment option, it’s your smartest travel companion. SBI Card offers a suite of travel-centric credit cards tailored to every kind of explorer—from rail enthusiasts and budget travellers to globe-trotting frequent flyers and luxury seekers.

Here’s our curated pick of best travel credit cards from SBI Card to help you make the most of your long weekend getaway.

SBI Card MILES

SBI Card MILES is the ideal choice for globetrotters seeking to turn their travel spends into meaningful rewards. Designed to offer flexibility and premium benefits, this credit card allows you to convert travel credits into air miles, hotel points, and travel bookings. Cardholders can earn up to 6 travel credits per ₹200 spent on travel and 2 travel credits per ₹200 on other eligible spends. The credit card also offers up to ₹20,000 as travel credits on annual spends of ₹12 lakh, along with an annual fee waiver on reaching spends of ₹15 lakh. To elevate your travel experience, the credit card offers Priority Pass membership, 8 domestic and 6 international complimentary airport lounge access annually, plus additional domestic lounge visits on reaching spends of ₹1 lakh. Other exclusive privileges include a low forex markup of 1.99%, protection against loss, damage or delay of check-in baggage, loss of travel documents or credit card, among others. The credit card is available in three variants: SBI Card MILES ELITE with an annual renewal fee of ₹4,999, SBI Card MILES PRIME at ₹2,999, and SBI Card MILES at ₹1,499, plus applicable taxes. Each variant is tailored to suit different travel needs, while delivering unmatched value.

IRCTC SBI Platinum Card

The IRCTC SBI Platinum Card is the ideal companion for railway commuters seeking a rewarding experience on every ticket booking. This co-branded credit card, introduced in association with IRCTC, makes your travel rewarding and offers exclusive railway benefits. The cardholders receive 350 reward points as bonus for their initial transaction of ₹500 and 500 reward points annually on renewal fee payment. You can earn up to 10% value back as reward points on booking seats in First AC, Second AC, Third AC, executive chair car, or chair car through irctc.co.in or the IRCTC Mobile App. Cardholders can also collect 1 reward point for each ₹125 spent on all other retail purchases. You can also save 1% on transaction fees on any railway ticket booking made through www.irctc.co.in and enhance travel journey with 4 complimentary railway lounge access per year (one per quarter) at select lounges across India. Get an exemption of 1% fuel surcharge at all petrol pumps in India on transactions between ₹500 and ₹3,000 (excluding GST and other fees). The IRCTC SBI Platinum Card is accepted at more than 29 million VISA merchants globally, and over 3,25,000 merchants across India. The credit card also offers fantastic deals on VISA variant, including offers on holiday bookings, dining, golf, and entertainment. The membership and annual renewal charge for the IRCTC SBI Platinum Card is ₹500 plus taxes. For customers seeking a premium version, the IRCTC SBI Card Premier is another option with exclusive benefits available at an annual fee of ₹1,499 plus taxes.

KrisFlyer SBI Card

If you’re planning to indulge yourself in a premium experience, the KrisFlyer SBI Card is a smart option. For travelers who want to turn every spend into air miles, this co-branded credit card will help earn KrisFlyer miles on everyday purchases and travel expenses, enabling to unlock flight rewards faster. Cardholders enjoy a welcome bonus of 3,000 KrisFlyer miles on payment of the annual fee and their first transaction within 60 days of card issuance. You can earn 5 KrisFlyer miles for every ₹200 spent with the Singapore Airlines Group, 5 miles per ₹200 on international transactions, and 2 miles per ₹200 on other eligible spends. Frequent flyers can also unlock milestone benefits and earn an additional 3,000 KrisFlyer miles on annual spends of ₹3 lakh. Miles earned are automatically transferred to KrisFlyer account in every statement cycle, making it easy to redeem them for flight tickets or upgrades on Singapore Airlines, flights on Scoot, gifts purchased from KrisShop.com and on booking travel experiences globally via Pelago. Plus, cardholders can enjoy a tier upgrade to KrisFlyer Elite Silver membership on spends of ₹2.5 lakh on Singapore Airlines. Your travel experience is enhanced with complimentary lounge access, enjoy 1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit every quarter, a free Priority Pass membership, and 4 complimentary international lounge visits per year (maximum one visit per quarter). Customers with upgraded memberships will also get a chance to enjoy benefits such as additional baggage allowance, priority check-in and boarding, exclusive bonus miles, special seat selection privileges, lounge access, and much more, adding extra comfort and convenience to their travel experience. The joining and annual renewal fee for the KrisFlyer SBI Card is ₹2,999 plus applicable taxes. For those seeking more benefits, there is a premium variant – KrisFlyer SBI Card Apex that is available with a joining and annual renewal fee of ₹9,999 plus applicable taxes. Whether you are catching a train home, flying overseas, heading on a spiritual retreat, or indulging in a short beachside break, the right travel credit card from SBI Card can transform your experience. With savings, exclusive rewards, complimentary lounge access, accelerated miles, and flexible redemption options, these travel credit cards don’t just offer convenience, they turn every journey into a more rewarding one.