Travel Smarter with the Air India SBI Platinum Card

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Shreyansh Singh, an IIT Kanpur alumnus, has eight years of experience in the finance industry. He has spent 5 years at American Express developing mid to long-term strategies for multiple markets including US, Europe and India. Shreyansh currently leads Growth and Strategy initiatives at Pice.

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Table of Contents

Air India SBI Platinum Card Benefits
Steps to Join the Maharaja Club
Ways to Convert Air India SBI Platinum Card Maharaja Points
Air India SBI Platinum Card Charges
Conclusion

Air India SBI Platinum Card offers 5,000 welcome points and accelerated rewards on Air India bookings.
Earn 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on everyday spends, plus annual bonuses up to 15,000 points.
Complimentary Maharaja Club membership boosts your travel loyalty benefits.
Enjoy a 1% fuel surcharge waiver and global emergency card replacement.
Points convert 1:1 into Maharaja Points via the SBI Card website or mobile app.

Do you love flying with Air India and want your trips to give you more value? Then, the Air India SBI Platinum Card is the perfect fit for you.

It rewards your flight bookings and daily spends with points you can use for future tickets. For instance, you earn 5 Reward Points on Air India bookings made through official channels. The card also offers a warm welcome with 5,000 Reward Points after you pay the joining fee. These points reflect in your account within 15 days.

Air India SBI Platinum Card Benefits

Step into the Air India ecosystem with a complimentary Maharaja Club membership. Link your existing number or start fresh to earn and redeem Maharaja Points with ease.

Reward Earnings on Daily Spends

You earn 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on daily spends and up to 15,000 bonus points yearly. Each point converts 1:1 into Maharaja Points. You also get 2,000 anniversary points.

Yearly Retail Spend	Reward Points (Bonus)	Reward Points(Accumulating Bonus)
₹2 lakh	5,000	5,000
₹3 lakh	10,000	15,000

Reward Boost on Air India Bookings

From 31 March 2025, you earn 5 Reward Points per ₹100 on all Air India tickets booked through official channels. This includes super saver fares and helps you collect miles faster.

Easy Railway Ticket Booking

You can book railway tickets online through IRCTC and pay using your card. Register on the website, log in, complete your booking and get your tickets delivered to your home.

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹500 and ₹4,000 at any petrol pump across India. The monthly waiver is capped at ₹250, with taxes applicable as per rules.

Emergency Card Replacement

You can request a replacement card anywhere globally through the 24/7 VISA helpline. If the card is lost in India, call 39 02 02 02 (with STD code) or 1860 180 1290 for quick support.

Steps to Join the Maharaja Club

The Maharaja Club gives you a unique 9-digit ID that links your Air India loyalty profile with your Air India SBI Signature Card.

This is how you can join:

Step 1: You get a 9-digit membership number once your card is approved.

Note: If you already have a number, SBI Card will attach it to your new card. If you do not have one, a new number is issued and printed on your card.

Step 2: SBI Card forwards your details to Air India for enrollment.

Step 3: After approval, Air India shares your login ID and password on your registered email.

Step 4: Your login ID is the 9-digit number printed under your name on the card.

Note: If you do not receive confirmation within 30 days, call SBI Card at 1860 180 1290 or contact Air India Maharaja Club at +91 116 932 9333 / 9999.

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Ways to Convert Air India SBI Platinum Card Maharaja Points

You can convert your Maharaja Points through the SBI Card website or the SBI Card mobile app.

Via the SBI Card Website

Log in to the SBI Card website.
Click Redeem Now under your points balance.
Open the Rewards Catalogue and choose Air India Maharaja Club.
Pick the number of points to convert.
Add them to your cart and proceed to checkout.
Click Place Order to complete the conversion.

Via the SBI Card Mobile App

Open the SBI Card app and log in.
Go to More, then tap Rewards.
Select Redeem and search for Air India Maharaja Club.
Add points to your cart and continue to checkout.
Tap Place Order to finish the request.

💡Managing your points is simple. Managing your payments is even easier when you use the PICE App.

Air India SBI Platinum Card Charges

The Air India SBI Platinum Card annual fee and joining fee are ₹1,499. The other important charges that come with this card:

Parameters	Amount
Card Replacement	₹100-250
Cheque Payment	₹200
Finance Charges	3.75% monthly (45% annually)
Overlimit Fee	2.5% or ₹.600, whichever is higher.
Late Payment	NIL till ₹500.₹400 for ₹501-1,000.₹750 for ₹1,001-10,000.₹950 for ₹10,001-25,000.₹1,100 for ₹25,001-50,000.₹1,300 for above ₹50,000.

💡For your bill payments and tracking business transactions, use the PICE App.

Conclusion

The Air India SBI Platinum Card is a rewarding choice for frequent flyers, offering welcome points, accelerated rewards on Air India bookings, fuel surcharge waivers, and easy point conversions. With its Maharaja Club membership and valuable annual bonuses, it ensures every trip and everyday spend delivers meaningful travel benefits.