At a glance
MCB cards have restaurant offers at 127 restaurants and Bank Alfalah cards at 184, so Bank Alfalah covers more overall. MCB's best card is MCB Bank Limited Visa Signature Debit Card, #36 of 235 cards nationally (about PKR 2,917 saved per outing). Bank Alfalah's best card is Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card, #12 of 235 cards nationally (about PKR 3,348 saved per outing). At the 63 restaurants where both banks have an offer, MCB gives the bigger discount at 23 and Bank Alfalah at 35.
Side by side
| MCB | Bank Alfalah | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants with an offer | 127 | 184 |
| In Karachi | 54 | 71 |
| In Lahore | 81 | 97 |
| In Islamabad | 32 | 52 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36MCB Bank Limited Visa Signature Debit Card |  MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 2,917 | 167 of 1,467 | 31% | Not published |
| #58MCB Bank Limited Visa Platinum Credit Card | MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 1,979 | 167 of 1,467 | 28% | PKR 22,000 |
| #90MCB Bank Limited Visa Platinum Debit Card | MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 1,700 | 138 of 1,467 | 29% | PKR 14,000 |
| #131MCB Bank Limited Nayab Visa Debit Card | MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 1,221 | 119 of 1,467 | 21% | PKR 4,500 |
| #157MCB Bank Limited Visa Gold Credit Card | MCB Bank Limited |
PKR 1,317 | 106 of 1,467 | 21% | PKR 14,000 |
Top Bank Alfalah cards
| Card | Bank | Est. saving per outing | Restaurants covered | Avg discount | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card |  Bank Alfalah |
PKR 3,348 | 208 of 1,467 | 36% | Free |
| #13Bank Alfalah Premier Visa Infinite Credit Card | Bank Alfalah |
PKR 3,348 | 208 of 1,467 | 36% | Free |
| #14Bank Alfalah Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card | Bank Alfalah |
PKR 3,332 | 206 of 1,467 | 35% | Free |
| #34Bank Alfalah Premier Visa Signature Debit Card | Bank Alfalah |
PKR 2,338 | 211 of 1,467 | 26% | Free |
| #35Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Signature Debit Card | Bank Alfalah |
PKR 2,325 | 211 of 1,467 | 26% | Free |
Restaurants where both banks give a discount
63 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) |
| SUMO | Islamabad | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 25,000) |
MCB vs Bank Alfalah: frequently asked
Is MCB or Bank Alfalah better for restaurant discounts?
Bank Alfalah has offers at more restaurants (184 vs 127). MCB's best card is MCB Bank Limited Visa Signature Debit Card, #36 of 235 cards nationally (about PKR 2,917 saved per outing). Bank Alfalah's best card is Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier Visa Infinite Debit Card, #12 of 235 cards nationally (about PKR 3,348 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 and Islamabad, MCB or Bank Alfalah?
Restaurants with an offer by city: Karachi: MCB 54, Bank Alfalah 71 (Bank Alfalah ahead); Lahore: MCB 81, Bank Alfalah 97 (Bank Alfalah ahead); Islamabad: MCB 32, Bank Alfalah 52 (Bank Alfalah ahead).
Where do both MCB and Bank Alfalah give restaurant discounts?
63 restaurants have offers from both. MCB's discount is bigger at 23 of them and Bank Alfalah's at 35; 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 #228 of 235 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 #12 of 235 cards nationally on restaurant savings.