American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹1,000
₹500
Editor's Rating
4.1
3
Key Features
- Annual Membership Renewal Fee Waived if total spends on American Express Credit Card is Rs.1,50,000 and above; else 50% annual membership renewal fee will be waived off if total spends is Rs.90,000 to Rs.1,49,999
- Earn 1,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points for simply using your Card 4 times on transactions of Rs. 1,000 and above every month
- Earn 5,000 Membership Rewards Points upon First Year Card Renewal, on payment of Annual Membership Fee. Points to be credited within 90 days of Card renewal
- Redeem Points from the fabulous 18 and 24 Karat Gold Collection
- Exciting Discounts of up to 20% every time you dine at select restaurants
- Redeem points for cash back
- Avail gift voucher worth Rs. 1000 on annual spends of Rs. 90,000 and higher
- Get a welcome and renewal benefit of 500 reward points on fee realization
- On birthday spends, earn 25X reward points
- Earn 5X reward points for spends on dining/ movies/ groceries/ railways/ taxis
Editor's Review
Pros
- Use your American Express Credit Card for your next big purchase & pay in EMI
- Fuel Convenience Fee Waiver
- One of the highest point to INR conversion rates in the market
Cons
- No Golf/coaching sessions
- No complimentary Airport Lounge access
- High Renewal Fee
Pros
- Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
- Pay only 1.99% interest per month if card is issued against fixed deposit
- Zero liability on lost card if reported immediately
Cons
- No golf/coaching sessions
- No complimentary Airport Lounge access
