BOBCARD Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda, has partnered with Etihad Airways to launch two new co-branded credit cards in India.
These cards are specially designed for people who travel abroad frequently. Both credit cards work on the Mastercard network and focus on providing benefits for international travelers.
The two newly launched cards are:
BOBCARD Etihad Guest Premium Credit Card
BOBCARD Etihad Guest Credit Card (Entry-Level Card)
The annual fee for the Premium Card is ₹5,000, while the Entry-Level Card is available for ₹2,500.
However, users can get the annual fee waived if they meet certain spending limits during the year, making these cards more affordable for regular users.
Benefits of the BOBCARD Etihad Guest Premium Credit Card
The Premium Credit Card is ideal for frequent international travelers and premium flyers. It offers higher rewards and exclusive benefits.
Reward Points and Miles
Users earn 2 Etihad Guest Miles for every ₹100 spent on regular and international purchases.
For Etihad Airways ticket bookings, users earn 6 Etihad Guest Miles for every ₹100 spent.
Welcome and Loyalty Benefits
New users receive 5,000 bonus miles after spending ₹25,000 within 60 days of card activation.
Users get Silver Tier status after their first transaction.
There is also a chance to upgrade to Gold Tier status by shopping on the Etihad website.
Travel and Lifestyle Benefits
Free access to 12 domestic lounges and 8 international lounges every year.
Zero forex markup, which means no extra charges on foreign currency transactions.
Milestone rewards of up to 24,000 miles annually based on spending.
Additional benefits include concierge services and special hotel offers, making travel more comfortable and premium.
Features of the BOBCARD Etihad Guest Entry-Level Credit Card
The Entry-Level Card is a good choice for travelers who want international travel benefits at a lower cost.
Rewards and Miles
Users earn 1 Etihad Guest Mile for every ₹100 spent.
On Etihad Airways bookings, users earn 3 miles for every ₹100 spent.
Bonus and Lounge Access
Users get 2,500 bonus miles for every ₹10,000 spent.
Free access to 8 domestic lounges and 4 international lounges every year.
Forex Charges
This card has a 1% forex markup, which is still lower compared to many regular credit cards.
What This Means for Customers
These BOBCARD–Etihad credit cards are very useful for people who travel abroad often or fly frequently with Etihad Airways.
Customers can save money on flight tickets, enjoy airport lounge access, earn reward miles, and get special travel privileges.
By choosing the right card based on their travel needs and spending habits, users can reduce travel expenses and get better value from every trip.
Whether someone is a frequent international traveler or an occasional flyer, these cards provide useful benefits for both categories of users.
