bob World Sapphire Debit Card Unboxing Review

[tryabp]

Updated thread for : Hidden Gem For Travellers (bob World VISA Sapphire Debit Card)
Originally posted by @Karvanna
Official Link: bob World Sapphire Debit Card

Unboxing images attached below.



Unique Features:

• Airport pick up/Drop
  
  • Up to 40km to / from the Source or Destination airport.
  • Useful where airport transfer cost heavy
  • Advance booking required for at least 24-72 hours.
  • Service offered by Visa Concierge
  • Contact for booking -
    

    Concierge Contact	0008 00050 1198
    Concierge Email ID	IndiaSignature@concierge-asia.visa.com
    WhatsApp	(+91) 0008 00050 4254

  • Process for availing complimentary Airport Pick-Up and Drop Facility
    1. Customer will give requests for the service through Call, E-mail, WhatsApp or Web Chat => Service Provider verifies Card Number => Service Provider will verify Complete Details such as: Arrival Date, Arrival Time, Flight Number, Pick-up Address, Drop off Address, Number of people, Number of bags etc. => Service Provider activates best suited cab service for the request =>Service provider sends confirmation to the customer via e-mail and keeps the customer informed => Service Provider monitors the Pick-Up.
    2. Important Points for Pick up & Drop Facility
       1. Cancellation Policy – Cancellations have to be made 24 hours prior to the pick-up time. Any cancellation request within 24 hours will be considered as service.
       2. Amendment Policy - An amendment request can be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the travel date / time. Any amendment post that will incur a charge.
• Complimentary domestic lounge access 2 per quarter
• Visa Signature Benefits

Eligibility Criteria:

• Available to all Bank of Baroda Customers including savings & current account.
• You can hold multiple DC from BOB. Apply for Rupay Select DC from App and then apply for Sapphire DC from Branch to enjoy both benefits.
• No need to change existing account variant. You can open new account online using referral code K2A6NC. Use this link to open 2k MAB account.
• Joining and annual fees of Rs 750.
• Lifestyle Voucher of 750Rs. for online & offline stores. No min. order.
• 10k MAB criteria mentioned but its not mandatory.
  • Unverified info suggest 10k MAB will give joining fee waive off.
• Apply through branch only and select 'VISA SIGN MALE/FEMALE' as card name & version as per your need. It doesnt show 'Sapphire' name in bank backend system.
• Card starts showing in app in 2-3 days and delivered within 7 to 10 days by India Post!

UPDATE: 14/09/2023: Also received Rupay Select Debit Card today under wellness branding! It's beautiful too.


UPDATE 04/10/2023 & REVIEW:
Eco Rent a Car is partner to provide cab service. I will rate 5/5 for the service. Driver is professional and present on time for pickup and drop. Eco car also provided updated info about driver and car via whatsapp and SMS. No hassle in getting service.

PIN TO REDEEM LIFESTYLE GIFT CARD:
- Email your account number and photo of gift card letter (received with debit card welcome kit) to debitcard@bankofbaroda.com & you will receive pin by SMS.

 

[pprakash11]

ha, same thing happened for me too 🙁 I have two sapphire cards from different family members account. I used different card for second booking, while booking itself they said quota already over even though i used different mobile and email id. It was over whatsapp chat and then they called me to verify both card.. asked complete card numbers and then only proceeded with the booking.

I was infact planning to ask my other family members to apply sapphire card i use at least four cab service every qtr. BLR to HYD, so both ways needs four booking, but now this new annoyance im thinking should i go ahead with two more cards or not. 🙁

I already hai 4 bob Sapphire in my family. lol will have to get some more phone numbers 🤣

 

[hariselio]

Booked again for next week and this time they asked only first 8 digits, probably due to its first booking in this qtr. I guess someway they identify/map and if they find multiple bookings in a qtr, then they ask for full card details.

 

[ABHISHEKk]

Can i downgrade my account after getting Saphire and select debit card? Now i having 20k maintenance account...i already got my card in October 2023

 

[Ansu14k]

View attachment 30715
Show them this screenshot and request them to apply for VISA SIGN MALE DC.

If this is now showing in their system then you have to try by changing account variant to some higher variant like Super Savings account.

Sir i have a question. I have a 2k MAB Account in BOB, can i apply for a visa sapphire debit card. In my mobile banking the option is showing, but i am unable to apply. Will i be be able to apply the card from branch? (Both the cards, rupay select and visa sapphire signature)

 

[pprakash11]

Sir i have a question. I have a 2k MAB Account in BOB, can i apply for a visa sapphire debit card. In my mobile banking the option is showing, but i am unable to apply. Will i be be able to apply the card from branch? (Both the cards, rupay select and visa sapphire signature)

Maintain 10k AQB and then apply

 

[ashwinkashwink is verified member.]

Sir i have a question. I have a 2k MAB Account in BOB, can i apply for a visa sapphire debit card. In my mobile banking the option is showing, but i am unable to apply. Will i be be able to apply the card from branch? (Both the cards, rupay select and visa sapphire signature)

Yes you can apply sapphire from mobile app but for Select atleast 20K mab or above account is compulsory right now

 

[tryabp]

Sir i have a question. I have a 2k MAB Account in BOB, can i apply for a visa sapphire debit card. In my mobile banking the option is showing, but i am unable to apply. Will i be be able to apply the card from branch? (Both the cards, rupay select and visa sapphire signature)

Visit branch is better option. As the application will be approved by BM.

 

[Ansu14k]

Maintain 10k AQB and then apply

Can I upgrade my account to super savings account then apply? Or do i have to open a new bob super savings account for applying? I am a bit hesitant in maintaining 10k AQB cuz i have to wait 3 months (quarter) for that.

Yes you can apply sapphire from mobile app but for Select atleast 20K mab or above account is compulsory right now

Sir could you please guide with the account upgradation process from bob advantage to bob super savings? Or is it better to open a new bob super savings account?

 

[ashwinkashwink is verified member.]

Sir could you please guide with the amount upgradation process from bob advantage to bob super savings? Or is it better to open a new bob super savings account?

Visit branch they will happily upgrade your account.

Can I upgrade my account to super savings account then apply? Or do i have to open a new bob super savings account for applying? I am a bit hesitant in maintaining 10k AQB cuz i have to wait 3 months (quarter) for that.

For Visa Signature and Infinite Cards directly apply from app/netbanking .
*not necessary of 10k QAB

 

[neel]

Can someone tell me whats the benefit in
a. rupay select
b. visa signature

for particular cards discussed in this forum

 

[Nishan11]

This sapphire debit card is never identified as bob debit card in any zomato or swiggy offer. It recognizes this card as icici card.

Other than this, it works as expected.

 

[pprakash11]

This sapphire debit card is never identified as bob debit card in any zomato or swiggy offer. It recognizes this card as icici card.

Other than this, it works as expected.

Yes. Zomato and Swiggy never detects BOB Sapphire DC as BOB DC.
Also cleartrip is in this list as well

 

[urboss]

Did any RADIANCE customer use this offer?

 

[girish3456]

Updated thread for : Hidden Gem For Travellers (bob World VISA Sapphire Debit Card)
Originally posted by @Karvanna
Official Link: bob World Sapphire Debit Card

Unboxing images attached below.

View attachment 29020View attachment 29021View attachment 29022View attachment 29023View attachment 29024View attachment 29025

Unique Features:

• Airport pick up/Drop
  
  • Up to 40km to / from the Source or Destination airport.
  • Useful where airport transfer cost heavy
  • Advance booking required for at least 24-72 hours.
  • Service offered by Visa Concierge
  • Contact for booking -
    

    Concierge Contact	0008 00050 1198
    Concierge Email ID	IndiaSignature@concierge-asia.visa.com
    WhatsApp	(+91) 0008 00050 4254

  • Process for availing complimentary Airport Pick-Up and Drop Facility
    1. Customer will give requests for the service through Call, E-mail, WhatsApp or Web Chat => Service Provider verifies Card Number => Service Provider will verify Complete Details such as: Arrival Date, Arrival Time, Flight Number, Pick-up Address, Drop off Address, Number of people, Number of bags etc. => Service Provider activates best suited cab service for the request =>Service provider sends confirmation to the customer via e-mail and keeps the customer informed => Service Provider monitors the Pick-Up.
    2. Important Points for Pick up & Drop Facility
       1. Cancellation Policy – Cancellations have to be made 24 hours prior to the pick-up time. Any cancellation request within 24 hours will be considered as service.
       2. Amendment Policy - An amendment request can be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the travel date / time. Any amendment post that will incur a charge.
• Complimentary domestic lounge access 2 per quarter
• Visa Signature Benefits

Eligibility Criteria:

• Available to all Bank of Baroda Customers including savings & current account.
• You can hold multiple DC from BOB. Apply for Rupay Select DC from App and then apply for Sapphire DC from Branch to enjoy both benefits.
• No need to change existing account variant. You can open new account online using referral code K2A6NC. Use this link to open 2k MAB account.
• Joining and annual fees of Rs 750.
• Lifestyle Voucher of 750Rs. for online & offline stores. No min. order.
• 10k MAB criteria mentioned but its not mandatory.
  • Unverified info suggest 10k MAB will give joining fee waive off.
• Apply through branch only and select 'VISA SIGN MALE/FEMALE' as card name & version as per your need. It doesnt show 'Sapphire' name in bank backend system.
• Card starts showing in app in 2-3 days and delivered within 7 to 10 days by India Post!

UPDATE: 14/09/2023: Also received Rupay Select Debit Card today under wellness branding! It's beautiful too.

View attachment 29437
UPDATE 04/10/2023 & REVIEW:
Eco Rent a Car is partner to provide cab service. I will rate 5/5 for the service. Driver is professional and present on time for pickup and drop. Eco car also provided updated info about driver and car via whatsapp and SMS. No hassle in getting service.

PIN TO REDEEM LIFESTYLE GIFT CARD:
- Email your account number and photo of gift card letter (received with debit card welcome kit) to debitcard@bankofbaroda.com & you will receive pin by SMS.

Am new to BoB. Can I open a normal savings account & can I get this visa sapphire card. Are there pre requisites that I can need to fulfill in terms of maintaining certain minimum balance and is there any specific account type I should open in order to get BoB visa sapphire debit card. Please confirm

 

[Aditya12]

Am new to BoB. Can I open a normal savings account & can I get this visa sapphire card. Are there pre requisites that I can need to fulfill in terms of maintaining certain minimum balance and is there any specific account type I should open in order to get BoB visa sapphire debit card. Please confirm

I suggest you open BOB super savings account (20,000 minimum balance account). That will make you eligible to apply for Sapphire DC straightaway and that will be first year free. Otherwise you can open a normal account, keep 10k for a few weeks and then apply for this card. It will be charged from first year.

 

[telescope]

Am new to BoB. Can I open a normal savings account & can I get this visa sapphire card. Are there pre requisites that I can need to fulfill in terms of maintaining certain minimum balance and is there any specific account type I should open in order to get BoB visa sapphire debit card. Please confirm

I would suggest not to apply for sapphire while account opening. Open super savings account along with rupay platinum. Then after getting the card, go to branch to apply sapphire. Otherwise it gets stuck.

 

[girish3456]

Updated thread for : Hidden Gem For Travellers (bob World VISA Sapphire Debit Card)
Originally posted by @Karvanna
Official Link: bob World Sapphire Debit Card

Unboxing images attached below.

View attachment 29020View attachment 29021View attachment 29022View attachment 29023View attachment 29024View attachment 29025

Unique Features:

• Airport pick up/Drop
  
  • Up to 40km to / from the Source or Destination airport.
  • Useful where airport transfer cost heavy
  • Advance booking required for at least 24-72 hours.
  • Service offered by Visa Concierge
  • Contact for booking -
    

    Concierge Contact	0008 00050 1198
    Concierge Email ID	IndiaSignature@concierge-asia.visa.com
    WhatsApp	(+91) 0008 00050 4254

  • Process for availing complimentary Airport Pick-Up and Drop Facility
    1. Customer will give requests for the service through Call, E-mail, WhatsApp or Web Chat => Service Provider verifies Card Number => Service Provider will verify Complete Details such as: Arrival Date, Arrival Time, Flight Number, Pick-up Address, Drop off Address, Number of people, Number of bags etc. => Service Provider activates best suited cab service for the request =>Service provider sends confirmation to the customer via e-mail and keeps the customer informed => Service Provider monitors the Pick-Up.
    2. Important Points for Pick up & Drop Facility
       1. Cancellation Policy – Cancellations have to be made 24 hours prior to the pick-up time. Any cancellation request within 24 hours will be considered as service.
       2. Amendment Policy - An amendment request can be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the travel date / time. Any amendment post that will incur a charge.
• Complimentary domestic lounge access 2 per quarter
• Visa Signature Benefits

Eligibility Criteria:

• Available to all Bank of Baroda Customers including savings & current account.
• You can hold multiple DC from BOB. Apply for Rupay Select DC from App and then apply for Sapphire DC from Branch to enjoy both benefits.
• No need to change existing account variant. You can open new account online using referral code K2A6NC. Use this link to open 2k MAB account.
• Joining and annual fees of Rs 750.
• Lifestyle Voucher of 750Rs. for online & offline stores. No min. order.
• 10k MAB criteria mentioned but its not mandatory.
  • Unverified info suggest 10k MAB will give joining fee waive off.
• Apply through branch only and select 'VISA SIGN MALE/FEMALE' as card name & version as per your need. It doesnt show 'Sapphire' name in bank backend system.
• Card starts showing in app in 2-3 days and delivered within 7 to 10 days by India Post!

UPDATE: 14/09/2023: Also received Rupay Select Debit Card today under wellness branding! It's beautiful too.

View attachment 29437
UPDATE 04/10/2023 & REVIEW:
Eco Rent a Car is partner to provide cab service. I will rate 5/5 for the service. Driver is professional and present on time for pickup and drop. Eco car also provided updated info about driver and car via whatsapp and SMS. No hassle in getting service.

PIN TO REDEEM LIFESTYLE GIFT CARD:
- Email your account number and photo of gift card letter (received with debit card welcome kit) to debitcard@bankofbaroda.com & you will receive pin by SMS.

Opened BoB account today online. Will apply BoB world visa sapphire debit card once the account is opened. But is there any minimum amount to be maintained for this debit card

 

[telescope]

Opened BoB account today online. Will apply BoB world visa sapphire debit card once the account is opened. But is there any minimum amount to be maintained for this debit card

Minimum 10k, after getting it no need to maintain

 

[ashwinkashwink is verified member.]

Minimum 10k, after getting it no need to maintain

I hold SBGEN and bob allowed me to apply Sapphire and Oppulance both in app

 

[girish3456]

I suggest you open BOB super savings account (20,000 minimum balance account). That will make you eligible to apply for Sapphire DC straightaway and that will be first year free. Otherwise you can open a normal account, keep 10k for a few weeks and then apply for this card. It will be charged from first year.

May I know what is the account code for BoB Super Savings account. 3 days back when I have opened the account, a normal savings account got opened (code is SB 101) in which I need to maintain QAB 2000. But am intrested in BoB Super Savings account. So could you please help me with the code