At a glance
MCB cards have restaurant offers at 151 restaurants and Askari Bank cards at 309, so Askari Bank 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). Askari Bank's best card is Askari Visa Signature Debit Card, #1 of 237 cards nationally (about PKR 3,206 saved per outing). At the 114 restaurants where both banks have an offer, MCB gives the bigger discount at 10 and Askari Bank at 55.
Side by side
| MCB | Askari Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants with an offer | 151 | 309 |
| In Karachi | 54 | 113 |
| In Lahore | 81 | 125 |
| In Islamabad | 32 | 103 |
| In Rawalpindi | 10 | 31 |
| In Faisalabad | 24 | 25 |
| In Multan | 23 | 23 |
| Cards with dining offers | 11 | 13 |
| Highest discount | 60% | 50% |
| Best-ranked card | MCB Bank Limited Visa Signature Debit Card | Askari Visa Signature Debit Card |
| Lowest-fee card | MCB Bank Limited Visa Fun Club Debit Card | Askari Visa Signature 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 Askari Bank cards
| Card | Bank | Est. saving per outing | Restaurants covered | Avg discount | Annual fee | Who can get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Askari Visa Signature Debit Card |  Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 3,206 | 408 of 1,747 | 33% | Free | Relationship balance PKR 5,000,000 |
| #2Askari World Credit Card | Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 3,141 | 417 of 1,747 | 32% | PKR 25,000 | Salary PKR 1,000,000/month |
| #7Askari Visa Platinum Debit Card | Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 2,440 | 406 of 1,747 | 25% | PKR 8,000 | Not published |
| #8Askari Platinum Credit Card | Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 2,416 | 420 of 1,747 | 25% | PKR 20,500 | Salary PKR 35,000/month |
| #21Askari Corporate Credit Card | Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 3,667 | 220 of 1,747 | 37% | PKR 5,500 | Salary PKR 35,000/month |
Restaurants where both banks give a discount
114 restaurants have offers from both banks. The biggest 25 are below; each figure is that bank's best offer there.
| Restaurant | City | MCB | Askari Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe E-Street | Karachi | 20% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Cafeela | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| California Pizza | Faisalabad | 50% (cap PKR 5,000) | 30% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| California Pizza | Islamabad | 50% (cap PKR 5,000) | 30% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| California Pizza | Karachi | 50% (cap PKR 5,000) | 30% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| California Pizza | Lahore | 50% (cap PKR 5,000) | 30% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Chaupal Desi Exotic Buffet | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Clock Tower - The Food Bazaar | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Cosa Nostra | Lahore | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Costa Coffee Pakistan | Islamabad | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Costa Coffee Pakistan | Karachi | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Costa Coffee Pakistan | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Cote Rotie | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 7,000) |
| Crying Tiger | Karachi | 40% (cap PKR 6,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| English Tea House | Islamabad | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| English Tea House | Karachi | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| English Tea House | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| English Tea House | Multan | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Kitchen Cuisine | Islamabad | 30% (cap PKR 2,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Kitchen Cuisine | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 2,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| P.F. Chang's Pakistan | Islamabad | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 7,000) |
| P.F. Chang's Pakistan | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 7,000) |
| Pappasallis | Islamabad | 40% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Pappasallis | Rawalpindi | 40% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Pie in the Sky | Karachi | 30% (cap PKR 2,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
MCB vs Askari Bank: frequently asked
Is MCB or Askari Bank better for restaurant discounts?
Askari Bank has offers at more restaurants (309 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). Askari Bank's best card is Askari Visa Signature Debit Card, #1 of 237 cards nationally (about PKR 3,206 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 Askari Bank?
Restaurants with an offer by city: Karachi: MCB 54, Askari Bank 113 (Askari Bank ahead); Lahore: MCB 81, Askari Bank 125 (Askari Bank ahead); Islamabad: MCB 32, Askari Bank 103 (Askari Bank ahead); Rawalpindi: MCB 10, Askari Bank 31 (Askari Bank ahead); Faisalabad: MCB 24, Askari Bank 25 (Askari Bank ahead); Multan: MCB 23, Askari Bank 23 (tied).
Where do both MCB and Askari Bank give restaurant discounts?
114 restaurants have offers from both. MCB's discount is bigger at 10 of them and Askari Bank's at 55; the rest are equal. The largest shared offers are at Cafe E-Street (Karachi), Cafeela (Karachi), California Pizza (Faisalabad) and California Pizza (Islamabad).
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 Askari Bank card with restaurant discounts?
Askari Visa Signature Debit Card has no annual fee. It ranks #1 of 237 cards nationally on restaurant savings.