American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST Classic 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

• Obtain a Gift Voucher of Rs. 500 on spending Rs. 15,000 within 90 days from card issuance
• 5% Cashback on first EMI transaction done within 90 days from card set-up
• 10X Reward Points on all transactions above Rs. 20,000
• 6X Reward Points on Online Spends
• 3X Reward Points on all Offline Spends
• Avail 25% Discount on Movie Tickets with a Maximum of Rs. 100
• 4 complimentary Railway lounge visits every quarter
• Personal Accident Cover worth Rs. 2 Lakh & complimentary lost card liability cover of Rs. 25,000
• Fuel surcharge waiver
• 15% discount at 3,000+ Health and Wellness outlets

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

• 10X Rewards on all spends done on your Birthday
• Reward points will never expire
• Free Road Side Assistance(RSA) worth Rs. 1,399

Cons

• No milestone benefits
• Airport Lounge access limited, depends on the bank’s current offers
• Lifestyle benefits including Complimentary round of Golf is limited, depends on the bank’s current offers