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Aug 14, 2014, 12:20 am
#751
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: KFEG, UK Silver
Posts: 159
From SBICard website:
"11.2.7: Points can only be accumulated for a period of 24 months from the date of the accrual of reward point under the rewards program. Any points not used by the end of the stipulated 24 months shall lapse and be forfeited."
And from AI Flying Returns:
"4.24: Flying Returns miles shall be valid for redemption during the year of accrual and three subsequent
calender years.
For example: Miles accrued in CY 2013 shall remain valid upto 31st December 2016,accrued in 2014
upto 31st December 2017, accrued in 2015 upto 31st December 2018."
I would assume that you 'accrue' the miles on the date when you transfer them from your SBI account to your FF account.
So the best way to postpone the expiry would be - To keep those in your SBI account for 2 years and after the expiry of those 2 years, transfer them to your AI FF account for a further 3 years; making a maximum of about 5 years.
Though the miles would surely devalue a lot by then, so not recommended in my opinion.
Anyone with a better information, please feel free to correct me.
"11.2.7: Points can only be accumulated for a period of 24 months from the date of the accrual of reward point under the rewards program. Any points not used by the end of the stipulated 24 months shall lapse and be forfeited."
And from AI Flying Returns:
"4.24: Flying Returns miles shall be valid for redemption during the year of accrual and three subsequent
calender years.
For example: Miles accrued in CY 2013 shall remain valid upto 31st December 2016,accrued in 2014
upto 31st December 2017, accrued in 2015 upto 31st December 2018."
I would assume that you 'accrue' the miles on the date when you transfer them from your SBI account to your FF account.
So the best way to postpone the expiry would be - To keep those in your SBI account for 2 years and after the expiry of those 2 years, transfer them to your AI FF account for a further 3 years; making a maximum of about 5 years.
Though the miles would surely devalue a lot by then, so not recommended in my opinion.
Anyone with a better information, please feel free to correct me.
Aug 14, 2014, 11:04 am
#752
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 169
SBI AIR India card applied and delivered in net 16 days... it was smooth and Amazing.. but not without flaws. They created a new FFP number, which they have now rectified and taken a request for card replacement. Over all, beyond expectations. 
Also, received 1 upgrade voucher and a leather folder along with the card.
Also, received 1 upgrade voucher and a leather folder along with the card.
Aug 14, 2014, 1:42 pm
#753
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: India
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Hilton Gold
Posts: 907
SBI AIR India card applied and delivered in net 16 days... it was smooth and Amazing.. but not without flaws. They created a new FFP number, which they have now rectified and taken a request for card replacement. Over all, beyond expectations.
Also, received 1 upgrade voucher and a leather folder along with the card.
Also, received 1 upgrade voucher and a leather folder along with the card.
Aug 14, 2014, 10:34 pm
#754
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 169
Knowing the history, I enquired, if they have the right FFP number on the card. I placed the request for correction, and she took care of the rest.
BTW i am still to receive the rectified card.
Hope they continue with the good service...
Aug 15, 2014, 7:42 am
#755
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: India
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Hilton Gold
Posts: 907
Surprisingly, I got a call from SBICare lady that my card has been approved and will be delivered soon, which was nice..
Knowing the history, I enquired, if they have the right FFP number on the card. I placed the request for correction, and she took care of the rest.
BTW i am still to receive the rectified card.
Hope they continue with the good service...
Knowing the history, I enquired, if they have the right FFP number on the card. I placed the request for correction, and she took care of the rest.
BTW i am still to receive the rectified card.
Hope they continue with the good service...
Aug 29, 2014, 2:07 am
#756
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 169
Hi, I placed a request with AwardWallet this morning if they can add SBI Card Rewards (Shop & Smile) to the program list.
They have added this program to the backlog.
They will add support for the new program based on demand. The more votes this program gains, the sooner it would be implemented.
Here is the link to Vote :
https://awardwallet.com/status/
Thanks,
They have added this program to the backlog.
They will add support for the new program based on demand. The more votes this program gains, the sooner it would be implemented.
Here is the link to Vote :
https://awardwallet.com/status/
Thanks,
Aug 29, 2014, 2:23 am
#757
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-SIN-EWR
Programs: UA*G (1K again), Sixt Plat, *was*: SQ QPP01 & SK EBS/EBG, LH SEN, AA EXP, 9wPlat
Posts: 8,606
I applied and filled out the forms *long*, *long* ago - yet no card has appeared.
No idea what is going on...
(Not that I am in any rush to get it though...)
No idea what is going on...
(Not that I am in any rush to get it though...)
Aug 29, 2014, 2:25 am
#758
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-SIN-EWR
Programs: UA*G (1K again), Sixt Plat, *was*: SQ QPP01 & SK EBS/EBG, LH SEN, AA EXP, 9wPlat
Posts: 8,606
Hi, I placed a request with AwardWallet this morning if they can add SBI Card Rewards (Shop & Smile) to the program list.
They have added this program to the backlog.
They will add support for the new program based on demand. The more votes this program gains, the sooner it would be implemented.
Here is the link to Vote :
https://awardwallet.com/status/
Thanks,
They have added this program to the backlog.
They will add support for the new program based on demand. The more votes this program gains, the sooner it would be implemented.
Here is the link to Vote :
https://awardwallet.com/status/
Thanks,
Aug 29, 2014, 5:34 am
#759
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: India
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Hilton Gold
Posts: 907
Did you get your application number or any intimation that you are approved for the card?
In the same boat, so asking.
Aug 30, 2014, 8:10 am
#760
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VABB
Programs: AI-FR, 9W-JP
Posts: 723
I hope I don't regret applying for the card.
Sep 1, 2014, 5:04 am
#761
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 25
Hi All,
I need to make a higher payment through this card (overseas) than my prescribed SBI credit limit. Can someone please suggest the options? Can I transfer funds to my SBI CC account in advance (prior to the transaction) so while incurring the expenses, the transaction is not rejected? Is it a workable solution.
I need to make a higher payment through this card (overseas) than my prescribed SBI credit limit. Can someone please suggest the options? Can I transfer funds to my SBI CC account in advance (prior to the transaction) so while incurring the expenses, the transaction is not rejected? Is it a workable solution.
Sep 1, 2014, 12:48 pm
#763
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,668
Sep 2, 2014, 12:11 am
#764
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VABB
Programs: AI-FR, 9W-JP
Posts: 723
Hi All,
I need to make a higher payment through this card (overseas) than my prescribed SBI credit limit. Can someone please suggest the options? Can I transfer funds to my SBI CC account in advance (prior to the transaction) so while incurring the expenses, the transaction is not rejected? Is it a workable solution.
I need to make a higher payment through this card (overseas) than my prescribed SBI credit limit. Can someone please suggest the options? Can I transfer funds to my SBI CC account in advance (prior to the transaction) so while incurring the expenses, the transaction is not rejected? Is it a workable solution.
You could check if SBI offers similar service.
Sep 2, 2014, 4:12 am
#765
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: KFEG, UK Silver
Posts: 159
I have checked with SBI in the past and any review of your credit limit requires that you hold the card for at least 6 months before requesting the review. If your card account is less than 6 months old then the credit enhancement request is rejected outright. If you qualify for 6 months criteria, then they require you to email them a bunch of documents (pay slips, ITR etc etc) along with a signed copy of limit enhancement form. After all this they take 7-10 business days to "process" this information and reply back with a decision.