American Express® Platinum Reserve vs Doctor's SBI Card (in association with IMA)

Joining Fees

₹10,000

₹1,499

Editor's Rating

3.7

4

Key Features

  • Welcome Gift of 11,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points
  • Complimentary Airport Lounge accesses such as American Express and other Domestic Lounges in India. Also, get a Complimentary Membership to Priority Pass, with the US$99 Annual Membership Fee waived off
  • Avail privileges at Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris; Preferred Hotel Group
  • Get special benefits at Max Healthcare and various other curated benefits for mind, body and soul
  • Complimentary access to leading Golf courses in India
  • Get up to 8 complimentary visits annually to domestic airport lounges in India
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver 
  • Add-on cards are available along with the primary card 
  • The card can be used over 1 million Visa or MasterCard ATMs across the world

Editor's Review

Pros

  • Relax luxuriously in the American Express Platinum Lounge at Delhi Domestic Terminal
  • Avail movie or online shopping vouchers worth Rs.6,000 per year
  • Special privileges at Taj, SeleQtions and Vivanta Hotels; Preferred Hotels & Resorts
  • Redeem the Points for over 500 options that include travel, dining, accessories and more

Cons

  • Poor reward structure
  • Absence of bonus reward points on milestone spends
  • High-interest rates
  • High Annual Fee

Pros                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  • SBI in association with Indian Medical Association has issued Doctor's SBI Card (IMA) 
  • Avail Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover of Rs. 20 Lakhs 
  • The cardholder can reimburse all defense and legal costs, out of court settlement expenses and court awards as a part of professional indemnity insurance 
  • Renewal fee reversed if the annual spendings cross Rs 2,00,000  

Cons 

  • No Golf/coaching sessions


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