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]

My account is supposed to be super savings account
Is there a way I can verify the same from BOB world app?

Yes. Go on touching your account number it will show your account variant post 3-4 clicks

 

[tryabp]

My account is supposed to be super savings account
Is there a way I can verify the same from BOB world app?

Yes, in BOB APP home screen >> View all accounts >> Click savings account >> Again click on account number >> You will see a/c variant.

 

[Nishan11]

Lifestyle coupon is waste without pin. Most people are not getting pin through sms/Email. Customer care is clueless.

 

[pprakash11]

Lifestyle coupon is waste without pin. Most people are not getting pin through sms/Email. Customer care is clueless.

We will have to fight till last 🥲

 

[pprakash11]

i went to lifestyle without PIN (had 2 vouchers of BOB Sapphire) and purchased for about 5000 later they told this cannot be used without PIN- post which I took Lifestyle voucher at 10% discount from AMEX gyftr.


PS- those lifestyle cust care buggers told BOB Sapphire voucher can be used without PIN.

 

[pprakash11]

@tryabp bhai let us know the current status

Also the format which you sent and where??

 

[tryabp]

@tryabp bhai let us know the current status

Also the format which you sent and where??

1. created case on https://www.bankofbaroda.in/customer-support/grievance-redressal
2. Sent email to debitcard@bankofbaroda.com
3. Sent case ID and email screenshot to official twitter handle.

 

[pprakash11]

1. created case on https://www.bankofbaroda.in/customer-support/grievance-redressal
2. Sent email to debitcard@bankofbaroda.com
3. Sent case ID and email screenshot to official twitter handle.

Any improvement on your case?

 

[tryabp]

Any improvement on your case?

no, they are still saying its in process

 

[kshitij_0]

@tryabp Bhai
Today I opened Professional A/C through Branch. I didn't knew that Sapphire is Visa Sign only or else would had applied immediately from there only. So I applied Rupay Select but this variant anyway provides Rupay select automatically.
Now should I got again tomorrow only and apply for Sapphire or wait for Rupay to come?
How did you get Wellness card?

 

[pprakash11]

@tryabp Bhai
Today I opened Professional A/C through Branch. I didn't knew that Sapphire is Visa Sign only or else would had applied immediately from there only. So I applied Rupay Select but this variant anyway provides Rupay select automatically.
Now should I got again tomorrow only and apply for Sapphire or wait for Rupay to come?
How did you get Wellness card?

Yes. You have to again go to branch for VISA Sapphire issuance.
Tell them to issue

VISA SIGNATURE MALE DC (402657)

Rupay Select is a wellness card.

 

[kshitij_0]

Yes. You have to again go to branch for VISA Sapphire issuance.
Tell them to issue

VISA SIGNATURE MALE DC (402657)

Rupay Select is a wellness card.

What are the charges for both cards in Professional Variant Account? Is it worth to pay that much charges?

 

[pprakash11]

What are the charges for both cards in Professional Variant Account? Is it worth to pay that much charges?

Both are 750+ GST

 

[quino]

does anyone if there's any specific billing cycle for this debit card charge. like if you purchase now, will it always be charged from Oct to Sep cycle? or some other?

 

[pprakash11]

does anyone if there's any specific billing cycle for this debit card charge. like if you purchase now, will it always be charged from Oct to Sep cycle? or some other?

BOB always charges 1-2 months ahead of issuance of card

 

[quino]

BOB always charges 1-2 months ahead of issuance of card

did you mean the 1yr cycle is counted from the date of issuance of the card?

 

[pprakash11]

did you mean the 1yr cycle is counted from the date of issuance of the card?

Card Issued: August 2023
JF charged: Sep/Oct 2023
AF charged: Sep/Oct 2024

 

[Aditya12]

Are they offering Amazon Prime on BOB Rupay Select DC?

 

[pprakash11]

Are they offering Amazon Prime on BOB Rupay Select DC?

Y E P

 

[kshitij_0]

Has anyone experienced this pick and drop service if they can share their experience?
Is it applicable to any airport?
Also is there any premium credit card which provides this service? I know that they provide meet and greet and other concierge services like assistance in hotel, flight booking etc.
@pprakash11 @tryabp @Wealth is my birth right!