At a glance
MCB cards have restaurant offers at 127 restaurants and Askari Bank cards at 277, so Askari Bank 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). Askari Bank's best card is Askari Visa Signature Debit Card, #1 of 235 cards nationally (about PKR 3,219 saved per outing). At the 90 restaurants where both banks have an offer, MCB gives the bigger discount at 6 and Askari Bank at 47.
Side by side
| MCB | Askari Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants with an offer | 127 | 277 |
| In Karachi | 54 | 113 |
| In Lahore | 81 | 125 |
| In Islamabad | 32 | 103 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 Askari Bank cards
| Card | Bank | Est. saving per outing | Restaurants covered | Avg discount | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Askari Visa Signature Debit Card |  Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 3,219 | 333 of 1,467 | 33% | Free |
| #4Askari World Credit Card | Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 3,156 | 339 of 1,467 | 32% | PKR 25,000 |
| #6Askari Visa Platinum Debit Card | Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 2,449 | 331 of 1,467 | 25% | Free |
| #8Askari Platinum Credit Card | Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 2,422 | 341 of 1,467 | 25% | PKR 20,500 |
| #24Askari Gold Credit Card | Askari Bank Limited |
PKR 1,754 | 306 of 1,467 | 18% | PKR 12,000 |
Restaurants where both banks give a discount
90 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 | 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) |
| 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) |
| Pie in the Sky | Karachi | 30% (cap PKR 2,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Pie in the Sky | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 2,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Rinas kitchenette | Islamabad | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 50% (cap PKR 10,000) |
| Rinas kitchenette | Lahore | 30% (cap PKR 5,000) | 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 (277 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). Askari Bank's best card is Askari Visa Signature Debit Card, #1 of 235 cards nationally (about PKR 3,219 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 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).
Where do both MCB and Askari Bank give restaurant discounts?
90 restaurants have offers from both. MCB's discount is bigger at 6 of them and Askari Bank's at 47; the rest are equal. The largest shared offers are at Cafe E-Street (Karachi), Cafeela (Karachi), California Pizza (Islamabad) and California Pizza (Karachi).
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 Askari Bank card with restaurant discounts?
Askari Visa Signature Debit Card has no annual fee. It ranks #1 of 235 cards nationally on restaurant savings.