Mastercard has several variants of cards. World Elite is the highest variant of MasterCard. In India, not many card issuers issue World Elite Mastercards. This card variant has some of the finest benefits, ranging from discounts and cashback to elite status. This makes it one of the most sought-after card variants of Mastercard. Today, we look into the benefits a World Elite Mastercard gives.
Wyndham Rewards Diamond Elite Status
A World Elite Mastercardholer doesn’t have to stay 40 nights in a year at Wyndham Hotels to get a Diamond Status. If you hold this card variant, you can get a Diamond Elite Status with Wyndham. Although Wyndham doesn’t have a lot of premium properties, it surely has several hotels worldwide. So, you may likely use this benefit when nothing is available. You can fast-track to Wyndham Diamond status by 31st December 2024, and upon activation of status, you will retain it till the end of next year.
GHA DISCOVERY Titanium Elite Status
GHA Discovery is the world’s largest alliance of hotels. It has several Independent hotels. The Leela Hotels is also a part of GHA Discovery.
A World Elite cardholder can get GHA DISCOVERY Titanium status, which can be used at Leela Hotel in India and over 800 hotels worldwide. One of the best benefits of being a Titanium Elite is a double room upgrade, subject to availability.
You can enrol for this promotion till 31st December 2024, and upon upgrade, you will retain Titanium status till the end of next year.
Complimentary HoteLux Elite Membership
Till 14th July 2024, A world Elite Cardholder can get a complimentary 12 months HotelLux membership. This membership usually costs $349. With the membership, you can get daily breakfast, Hotel Credit and many more benefits. Although you can get similar benefits elsewhere as this is a free membership, it can be worth using.
The following are the benefits of HotelLux Elite Members:
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary room upgrade
- Early check-in
- Late check-out
- Up to US$200 hotel dining & spa credits
I Prefer Hotel Titanium Status Plus 25K Points
There are over 650 participating hotels in I Prefer Rewards. It is a reward program for Independent hotels, and Titanium Status gives many benefits.
As a World Elite Cardholder, you can upgrade your status to Titanium. This offer is valid till 30th June 2024.
Benefits of I Prefer Titanium Status:
- Earn an Additional 50% Bonus Points per Stay.
- Complimentary Food & Beverage Offering
- Early Check-in
- Late Check-out
- Enhanced Room Upgrades
- Welcome Amenity
Luxury Hotels & Resorts Program
Mastercard has over 3800 properties in its Luxury Hotels & Resorts program. At these properties, you can enjoy the following:
- Complimentary Breakfast
- Additional Benefits worth $100
- Room Upgrade
- Early Check-in or Late Check-out subject to availability
Get a Table at Renowned Restaurants
Usually, American Express Platinum Card can help you book a table at restaurants that are already booked via their Platinum Concierge. Now, a World Elite cardholder, to some extent, can also get this benefit as you can get a table during the prime time of the restaurants with your card.
Mastercard World Elite IndiaPacific Golf Program
Credit Cards truly made several golf courses available in India for free. The availability and benefits are further extended by holding a World Elite Mastercard. You can get 12 complimentary golf lessons every year with a limit of 3 per quarter.
Other Benefits
Other note-worthy benefits include discounts and cashback on private jet flights and cruise trips.
Bottomline
World Elite Mastercard is a luxury card. It has some decent benefits, like a complimentary status match, dining benefits and a luxury travel program. Getting this card in India is difficult as only a few banks issue it with stringent and high-end relationship requirements.
