I love staying at Taj, Vivanta, and SeleQtions hotels, and I’ve heard that some SBI credit cards offer a complimentary Taj InnerCircle membership. Which SBI credit card gives me the best perks for Taj stays, and do I get automatic membership or do I need to apply separately?
If you love staying at Taj, Vivanta, or SeleQtions hotels, you’ll be happy to know that the SBI Elite Credit Card comes with a complimentary Taj InnerCircle Gold membership. When I got this card, I was automatically enrolled in Gold tier, which was a nice perk since you usually need to stay at least 10 nights or spend ₹4 lakh at Taj properties to qualify for it.
The best part? Gold status actually means something—you get 10% bonus points on stays, room upgrades (when available), late check-out, and priority reservations. Plus, every time you book a room or dine at a Taj hotel, you earn InnerCircle points, which can be redeemed for free stays and meals.
One thing to note—you don’t get Platinum status, which would’ve been amazing for the guaranteed suite upgrades, but for a card with a ₹4,999 annual fee, getting Taj Gold without spending lakhs at hotels is still a pretty good deal. If you stay at Taj properties even a few times a year, this perk alone makes the SBI Elite Card worth considering.
The SBI Card ELITE offers complimentary Taj Epicure Silver membership, which gives you benefits like bonus points, dining discounts, and exclusive offers at Taj, Vivanta, and SeleQtions hotels.
You need to activate the membership by registering on the Taj Epicure website using your SBI ELITE card details. It’s not automatic but takes just a few minutes. If you stay at Taj often, this card adds solid value along with its other perks.