American Express® Platinum Card vs IDFC FIRST Select 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

• Get 3X Reward Points on Spends till Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle
• Get 10X Reward Points on crossing spends of Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle and on birthdays
• Avail 1X Reward Points on Insurance premium and Utility bill payments
• Use the Reward points to instantly pay for online or in-store purchases
• Get 3X Reward Points on rental and property management transactions
• Avail ‘Buy One, Get One' offer on movie tickets up to Rs. 125 on Paytm mobile app. This is valid twice per month
• Enjoy 300+ Brand Offers all year long
• Get up to 20% discount at 1500+ restaurants
• Complimentary Roadside Assistance worth Rs. 1,399
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver up to Rs. 300 per month at all fuel stations in India, on transactions between Rs. 200 and Rs. 5000
• Air Accident Cover of Rs. 1 Crore
• Personal Accident Cover of Rs. 5,00,000
• Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 50,000
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance Cover of Rs. 22,500
• Convert all transactions above Rs. 2,500 into easy and convenient EMIs on the mobile app
• Instant EMI conversion for all online transactions above Rs. 2,500 on the bank’s OTP page
• Enjoy convenient transfer of balances from other bank credit cards with the bank’s balance transfer privilege

Premium Benefits includes as follows:

• Availing 2 complimentary Domestic airport lounge visits per quarter, on spending Rs. 20,000 every month  
• Availing 4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter
• Cancellation For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance: Get cancellation cover for up to 2 claims up to Rs. 10,000, will be available for hotel and flight booking cancellations.

VISA Offers are as follows:

• Airport Meet & Greet - Avail discounts on Airport Fast Track immigration service worldwide
• Airport Transfers - Enjoy discounts on Airport transfer limousine service across in more than 3000 cities across 83 countries
• Concierge 
• Luxury Hotel Collection – Get access to over 900 luxury hotels around the globe with premium benefits such as automatic room upgrade upon arrival, Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, Complimentary continental breakfast, VIP Guest status, 3PM check-out upon request and others

MasterCard Offers are as follows:

• Limo Service Airport Pick Up and Drop 
• Airport Meet & Assist - Cardholders will get assistance through the airport with all aspects of their departure and arrivals
• Get 4 complimentary Golf rounds and 12 complimentary Golf lessons per calendar year

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

• Get 10X Reward Points on crossing spends of Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle and on birthdays
• Domestic airport and railway lounge access
• Get 3X Reward Points on rental and property management transactions

Cons

• No International Airport Lounge access
• Welcome gift voucher is only provided on spending Rs. 5000 or more within 30 days of card generation
• No Priority Pass facility