Barclays Global Retail and Commercial Bank (GRCB) India has launched VISA powered Platinum Credit Card in India.

The premium category credit card offers an array of luxury privileges across travel, hospitality, adventure sports and international brands. The card blends these special privileges with a reward programme, priority service, and shield for the cardholders.

Ram Gopal, interim managing director, India, Barclays GRCB said, ‘‘Globally, our Barclaycard Platinum offering has attracted customers who enjoy the finest things in life."

"We expect this to be true in India as well with today's discerning Indian customer demanding nothing but the best," he added.

The card will provide several ‘Platinum Privileges Welcome' offerings like the offers on classic Emporio Armani watch and cufflinks.

The card also avails complimentary golf packages for six international golf courses and other two renowned golf courses in India.

The Barclays Premier Banking service is free for the first three months for the privileged cardholders. These services include personal financial advisory, e filing of tax returns, amongst other add-on services.