American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Titanium Edge Credit Card

• 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

• Annual fees: Renew the membership for free by spending Rs. 50,000 in a year
• Avail 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Redeem points for exclusive gifts and air miles through the bank’s exclusive MyRewards catalogue
• Redeem the reward points for cash back against the outstanding amount on the Credit Card (100 Reward Points = Rs. 10)
• Earn 50% more reward points as exclusive dining privileges
• Fuel: Enjoy savings of up to Rs. 250 every billing cycle with a 100% fuel surcharge waiver
• Zero liability on lost card
• With the EMV Chip technology in the card, stay protected against fraud
• Avail of 50 days of interest-free period from the date of purchase
• Enjoy Revolving Credit at nominal interest rate
• Cash advance fee: A fee of 2.5%, with a minimum of Rs. 500, is applicable on all cash withdrawals on the card

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

• Avail 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Redeem points for exclusive gifts and air miles through the bank’s exclusive MyRewards catalogue
• Earn 50% more reward points as exclusive dining privileges

Cons

• No golf benefits
• No insurance benefits
• No airport lounge access