American Express® Platinum Card vs HDFC Diners Club Privilege Credit Card

• Earn 1,00,000 Welcome Bonus Membership Rewards® Points
• Benefits worth Rs. 37,000 every time one book at one of the 1000+ properties under the Fine Hotels & Resorts collection. Get 25% off at Taj, SeleQtions and Vivanta Hotels
• REMAIN PROTECTED WITH BENEFITS UP TO Rs. 20,000 BY AVAILING:

A. Air Accident Insurance

B. Overseas Medical Insurance

C. Purchase Protection

D. Wallet Protection

• 24X7 CONCIERGE SERVICE
• Access over 1,200 Airport Lounges globally that includes the following:

1. The Centurion® Lounge

2. American Express Lounges

3. Priority Pass™ Lounges

4. Delta Sky Club® Lounges when flying Delta

5. Escape Lounges 6. Domestic Partner Lounges in India

• Avail exclusive deals on airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Delta Airlines and more
• Complimentary benefits worth Rs. 37,000 at the iconic 5-star properties, which includes guaranteed 4 pm late check-out, room upgrades at check-in when available, daily breakfast for two, WiFi or a special amenity at each property worth US$100. Hotels included are Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton and many more
• Upgrades to Elite Tier Memberships: Taj InnerCircle Silver Tier, Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite Status, Hilton Honors Gold Status, Radisson Rewards Gold Status, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
• For death due to air accident, get Coverage of Rs. 5 Cr, for loss of checked-in baggage, passport or documents., get coverage of Rs. 50,000, and avail complimentary Overseas Medical Insurance for US$ 50,000 for the first seven days of a trip
• Avail 3X Membership Reward points on everything, every time you spend abroad
• Access VIP-only events, pre-sale tickets and best seats in the house for concerts, Fashion Weeks, Grammy Awards, Wimbledon and more
• Access favourite restaurants around the world such as Hakkasan London, Zuma Rome, Nobu New York, Cipriani Dubai and many more
• Enjoy access to Platinum Fine Dining at restaurants in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities. Enjoy meals with a glass of wine and/or dessert at restaurants like Masala Bay, Spicy Duck, The Lodhi, Vetro and Enoteca etc
• Up to 50% off at over 1800 premium restaurants in India with a complimentary membership to EazyDiner Prime. Other privileges include a complimentary drink, preferential reservations & a 24X7 VIP helpline
• Complimentary access to more than 30+ golf courses across India

• Milestone Benefits: Get Rs. 1,500 worth vouchers of Marriott Experience, Decathlon, Barbeque Nation, O2 Spa, or Lakme Salon on spends of Rs. 1.5 lakhs in a calendar quarter
• Get a Renewal Fee waiver for the next year by spending Rs. 3 Lakhs in the card anniversary year
• BookMyShow is offering a 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' deal on weekend tickets for both movies and non-movies. Offer is applicable for shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Maximum discount is Rs. 250/ticket, up to 2 free tickets every calendar month 
• Get 5X Reward Points on Swiggy and Zomato
• 2 Complimentary Airport lounge access every calendar quarter worldwide
• Get 4 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent
• Travel benefits: Get up to 10X Rewards on booking flights and stays at over 150 hotels, both domestic and international, by visiting https://offers.smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/diners
• Up to 50 days of interest-free credit period from the date of purchase
• Credit Liability Cover: Rs. 9 lakh
• Foreign Currency Markup: 3.5% on all foreign currency spends
• Revolving Credit is available at a nominal interest rate 
• Get 5X Reward Points on Swiggy and Zomato. Additional 4X RP is capped at 2500 reward points every calendar month
• Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
• HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments
• Accidental Air Death Cover worth Rs. 1 Crore
• Emergency overseas hospitalization: up to Rs. 25 lakhs
• Get Travel Insurance Cover up to Rs 50,000 on baggage delay
• Credit Liability cover: Up to Rs. 9 Lakh.
• Earn 4 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spends
• Earn 20 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spends on Swiggy and Zomato
• Earn up to 10X Reward Points on Spends Via Smartbuy
• Enjoy amazing dining benefits & savings with the Good Food Trail Program: Get up to 20% off on all restaurant bill payments via Swiggy Dineout (Choose from 20000 + restaurants). The offer is inclusive of Restaurant and Swiggy Discount. It's valid only on payments done via the Swiggy App
• Diners Exclusive Offers:

A. Fast Track Airport Experience: Skip the line for check-in and get help with your baggage

B. Dining Delight:  Enjoy exclusive dining offers ranging from gourmet cuisine to local delicacies

C. Luxury Spas: You can enjoy access to some of the best spas in India at discounted rates

D. Small Medium Enterprise (SME): Get customized offers like workspaces, business insurance, and wellness discounts to meet the unique needs of businesses

Pros

• Healthcare Offers are as follows:

1. Up to 20% off on health check-ups, OPD Consultation, dental treatments

2. Discounted stays at villas with wellness experiences

3. 20% off on skincare & beauty products

4. 15% off on pharmacy 

5. Special discounts on spa services at Atmamtan Spa, O2, Tattva

• Hype Luxury Car Rentals Offers Earn: Avail benefits worth up to Rs. 90,000 annually
• Fraud protection worth Rs. 15 Lakh and Emergency Hotel and Travel Assistance up to Rs. 2 Lakh and emergency cash in India

Cons

• Extremely high Annual Fee with no first-year waiver
• High minimum payment
• Variable APR/Interest Rates

Pros

• Milestone Benefits: Get Rs. 1,500 worth vouchers of Marriott Experience, Decathlon, Barbeque Nation, O2 Spa, or Lakme Salon on spends of Rs. 1.5 lakhs in a calendar quarter
• BookMyShow is offering a 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' deal on weekend tickets for both movies and non-movies
• Earn 4 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spends, Earn 20 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spends on Swiggy and Zomato, and Earn up to 10X Reward Points on Spends Via Smartbuy

Cons

• High Annual Fees
• No Cashback on online spends