At a glance
MCB cards have restaurant offers at 151 restaurants and Bank Alfalah cards at 196, so Bank Alfalah covers more overall. MCB's best card is MCB Bank Limited Visa Signature Debit Card, #28 of 237 cards nationally (about PKR 2,921 saved per outing). Bank Alfalah's best card is Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card, #13 of 237 cards nationally (about PKR 3,264 saved per outing). At the 72 restaurants where both banks have an offer, MCB gives the bigger discount at 30 and Bank Alfalah at 36.
Side by side
| MCB | Bank Alfalah | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants with an offer | 151 | 196 |
| In Karachi | 54 | 70 |
| In Lahore | 81 | 97 |
| In Islamabad | 32 | 52 |
| In Rawalpindi | 10 | 11 |
| In Faisalabad | 24 | 14 |
| In Multan | 23 | 6 |
| Cards with dining offers | 11 | 27 |
| Highest discount | 60% | 50% |
| Best-ranked card | MCB Bank Limited Visa Signature Debit Card | Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card |
| Lowest-fee card | MCB Bank Limited Visa Fun Club Debit Card | Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card |
Top MCB cards
| Card | Bank | Est. saving per outing | Restaurants covered | Avg discount | Annual fee | Who can get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28MCB Bank Limited Visa Signature Debit Card | MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 2,921 | 224 of 1,747 | 31% | Not published | Relationship balance PKR 5,000,000 |
| #57MCB Bank Limited Visa Platinum Credit Card | MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 1,934 | 224 of 1,747 | 28% | PKR 22,000 | Not published |
| #77MCB Bank Limited Visa Platinum Debit Card | MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 1,678 | 190 of 1,747 | 29% | PKR 14,000 | Relationship balance PKR 5,000,000 |
| #116MCB Bank Limited Nayab Visa Debit Card | MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 1,227 | 164 of 1,747 | 21% | PKR 4,500 | Not published |
| #146MCB Bank Limited Visa Gold Credit Card | MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 1,314 | 149 of 1,747 | 21% | PKR 14,000 | Not published |
Top Bank Alfalah cards
| Card | Bank | Est. saving per outing | Restaurants covered | Avg discount | Annual fee | Who can get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card | Bank Alfalah |
PKR 3,264 | 238 of 1,747 | 35% | Free | Relationship balance PKR 150,000,000 |
| #14Bank Alfalah Premier Visa Infinite Credit Card | Bank Alfalah |
PKR 3,264 | 238 of 1,747 | 35% | Free | Relationship balance PKR 25,000,000 |
| #15Bank Alfalah Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card | Bank Alfalah |
PKR 3,249 | 236 of 1,747 | 35% | Free | Relationship balance PKR 150,000,000 |
| #43Bank Alfalah Premier Visa Signature Debit Card | Bank Alfalah |
PKR 2,301 | 241 of 1,747 | 26% | Free | Relationship balance PKR 3,000,000 |
| #44Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Signature Debit Card | Bank Alfalah |
PKR 2,290 | 241 of 1,747 | 26% | Free | Relationship balance PKR 3,000,000 |
Restaurants where both banks give a discount
72 restaurants have offers from both banks. The biggest 25 are below; each figure is that bank's best offer there.
| Restaurant | City | MCB | Bank Alfalah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar.B.Q Tonight | Karachi | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Bar.B.Q Tonight | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Cafe Aylanto | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 10,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Cafe Aylanto | Lahore | 40% (cap PKR 10,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Cafe Flo | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 10,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| ChinaTown - Lahore | Lahore | 40% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 25,000) |
| Chop Prime Steakhouse | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Colette By Xander's | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Cosa Nostra | Lahore | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Cote Rotie | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Eggspectation Restaurant Cafe | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 4,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Eggspectation Restaurant Cafe | Lahore | 40% (cap PKR 4,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Fuchsia | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Fuchsia | Lahore | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Jade Cafe | Lahore | 40% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 25,000) |
| Kai - Nikkei Cuisine | Lahore | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Mandarin Kitchen | Islamabad | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 25,000) |
| Mandarin Kitchen | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 25,000) |
| P.F. Chang's Pakistan | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Paola's Cosa Nostra | Lahore | 40% (cap PKR 10,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| PAUL Pakistan | Karachi | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Rinas kitchenette | Islamabad | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Rinas kitchenette | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Spice Bazaar | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
| Spice Bazaar | Multan | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 50,000) |
MCB vs Bank Alfalah: frequently asked
Is MCB or Bank Alfalah better for restaurant discounts?
Bank Alfalah has offers at more restaurants (196 vs 151). MCB's best card is MCB Bank Limited Visa Signature Debit Card, #28 of 237 cards nationally (about PKR 2,921 saved per outing). Bank Alfalah's best card is Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card, #13 of 237 cards nationally (about PKR 3,264 saved per outing). The better bank for you depends on which restaurants you visit and your bill size, which the KonsaCard tool can rank for you.
Which has more restaurant discounts in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Multan, MCB or Bank Alfalah?
Restaurants with an offer by city: Karachi: MCB 54, Bank Alfalah 70 (Bank Alfalah ahead); Lahore: MCB 81, Bank Alfalah 97 (Bank Alfalah ahead); Islamabad: MCB 32, Bank Alfalah 52 (Bank Alfalah ahead); Rawalpindi: MCB 10, Bank Alfalah 11 (Bank Alfalah ahead); Faisalabad: MCB 24, Bank Alfalah 14 (MCB ahead); Multan: MCB 23, Bank Alfalah 6 (MCB ahead).
Where do both MCB and Bank Alfalah give restaurant discounts?
72 restaurants have offers from both. MCB's discount is bigger at 30 of them and Bank Alfalah's at 36; the rest are equal. The largest shared offers are at Bar.B.Q Tonight (Karachi), Bar.B.Q Tonight (Lahore), Cafe Aylanto (Karachi) and Cafe Aylanto (Lahore).
What is the cheapest MCB card with restaurant discounts?
MCB Bank Limited Visa Fun Club Debit Card has the lowest published annual fee among MCB cards with dining offers, PKR 1,000 a year. It ranks #226 of 237 cards nationally on restaurant savings.
What is the cheapest Bank Alfalah card with restaurant discounts?
Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card has no annual fee. It ranks #13 of 237 cards nationally on restaurant savings.

