SBI debit cards with Airport lounge access: features, eligibility, documents, application and fees/charges

The cards with airport lounge access are cards that allows free access to the Airport lounges. The SBI debit cards with Airport lounge access offer free drinks and snacks, access to workstations, Wi-Fi and comfortable and spacious seating. SBI debit cards with free airport lounges are SBI Platinum International Debit Card and SBI Platinum Debit Card.

The features of SBI debit cards with free airport lounge access include access to all airport lounges, access to all ATMs, MasterCard and VISA associations, 2x bonus reward points on birthday months, International Card usage and high transaction limit.

The eligibility to get SBI debit cards with airport lounge access include Indian citizenship and having SBI Account.

The documents required to get SBI airport lounge access debit include identification and address proofs and passport size pictures.

The application process to get SBI airport lounge access debit cards is easy and requires you to submit an application form either offline or online.

The fees and charges of a SBI debit card with Airport lounge access include joining and annual fees.

Read on to learn about the SBI debit cards that offer free airport lounge access, their features, eligibility, required documents, application processes and fees and charges.

What are the SBI debit cards with free Airport lounge access?

The State Bank of India has two debit cards that offer access to the exclusive lounges at the airport. The SBI debit cards with free Airport lounge access are listed below.

1. SBI Platinum International Debit Card
2. SBI Platinum Debit Card

SBI Platinum International Debit Card

The SBI Platinum International Debit Card allow access to the airport lounges for free. However, a transaction of 2 rupees is required to get access to the Airport lounge.

Apart from the Airport lounge access, you get 2 SBI reward points for every INR 200 transaction. The SBI Platinum International Debit Card also provide a bonus reward point for the month of your birthday.

The SBI Platinum International Debit Card offer international usage worldwide and is suitable for individuals who want a debit card with extra benefits and a high spending limit.

SBI Platinum Debit Card

The SBI Platinum Debit Card also offer free Airport lounge access and 200 bonus points on the first three transactions within the 1st month. This debit card also offers 2 SBI reward points for every INR 200 transaction made on dining, shopping, booking plane tickets, online spends and vehicle fuel.

What are the other features of SBI debit cards with Airport lounge access?

The other features of SBI debit cards with Airport lounge access (SBI Platinum and SBI Platinum International Debit Cards) are listed below.

• Offer access to all ATMs: The SBI debit cards with Airport lounge access provides access to all the ATMs, both nationally and internationally.
• Debit card association: The SBI platinum debit cards are associated with MasterCard, VISA, and RuPay.
• Birthday bonus: SBI Platinum and SBI Platinum International Debit Cards provide 2x bonus reward points in the birthday month.
• International Card usage: You can use SBI Platinum Debit Card while travelling anywhere across India. On the other hand, the SBI International Debit Card is enabled for both international and national usage. Both these SBI debit cards offer a cashless and convenient shopping experience.
• Reward points: Both the SBI Platinum and SBI Platinum International Debit Cards provide reward points for every INR 200 spent on the cards that can be converted to cash, uses to generate coupons for different brands or book airline tickets.
• High daily transaction limit: The SBI Platinum and SBI Platinum International Debit Cards with airport lounge access offer an online transaction limit of INR 2 Lakhs per day.

Who is eligible to apply for SBI debit cards with airport lounge access?

All Indian citizens and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) having an account with State Bank of India (SBI) are eligible to apply for SBI debit cards with airport lounge access.

The eligibility criteria to apply for SBI debit cards with airport lounge access are given in the table below.

Criteria	Details
Citizenship	Indian citizens and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are eligible.
SBI Account Holder	Must hold an account with State Bank of India (SBI).
Types of Accounts Eligible	SBI savings account, salary account, super saver account, current account, or loan against shares at SBI.

What are the documents required to get SBI debit cards with airport lounge access?

The documents required to get SBI debit cards with airport lounge access are given below.

• Identification Proof: The identification proof is the document that helps verify a user’s identity and is required for confirming that a person is same who he/she says they are. The identification proof documents includes Passport, Voter ID Card, Driver’s License, Aadhaar Card, and PAN Card. A document that has a person’s image and has been reviewed by the State or Central Government is also acts as a valid identification proof. As per GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, Department of Telecommunications (DOT), there are 22 documents that works as proof of Identity in India. A few of these documents also varies as per the regions including J&K, North East and Assam. The pdf document that lists all the valid identity documents provided by DOT is linked here.
• Address Proof: The Address proof is a document issued by government that serves as a legal evidence of a person’s residential location. It is a important document that banks communicate with you when required. The address proof documents include Ration Card, Voter ID Card, Passport and Aadhaar Card. A 3 months old utility bill, such as electricity, water or phone also serves as an Address proof document.
• Other Documents: The other required documents to get SBI debit cards with airport lounge access are 2 – 3 recent passport-sized photographs.

How to apply for the SBI debit cards with Airport lounge access?

To apply for the SBI debit cards with Airport lounge access (SBI Platinum or SBI International Debit Card), follow the below given steps.

1. Open an account with State Bank of India.
2. Opt for either a current account or a savings account to get the debit card.
3. Fill in the debit card application form either online or by visiting the SBI branch nearby.
4. Double-check all the information provided by you is correct.
5. Submit the application form with an initial deposit at the bank branch or online.
6. Once the bank account is open, you will get SBI debit card by courier at the registered address.

Note: You don’t need to go through steps 1 and 2 if you already have a bank account with State Bank of India.

What is the fees and charges of the SBI debit cards with free Airport lounge access?

The SBI debit cards with airport lounge access includes joining and annual fees that are listed in the table below.

Debit Card Type	Joining Fee	Annual Fee
SBI Platinum Debit Card	INR 300 + GST	INR 250 + GST
SBI Platinum International Debit Card	INR 300 + GST	INR 250 + GST

Important Note: The annual and the joining fee of the debit cards changes as per banks policy, please speak with the banking officer at SBI for any revised fees and charges.

Which SBI debit cards provide Airport lounge access?

The SBI Platinum and the SBI Platinum International Debit Card provide access to all the exclusive lounges across various airports. We have a dedicated article on SBI debit cards that lists all the debit cards offered by State Bank of India.

What is the maintenance fee for the SBI Platinum Debit Card?

The maintenance fee for the SBI Platinum Debit Card is INR 250 plus GST.

Is it possible to get a free access to airport lounges?

Yes, it’s possible to get a free access to airport lounges. The SBI Platinum International Debit Card provides free access to all the airport lounges both nationally and internationally.

What is the domestic withdrawal limit of the SBI Platinum International Debit Card?

The domestic withdrawal limit of the SBI Platinum International Debit Card is INR 1 Lakh per day.