American Express® Platinum Reserve vs HDFC Bank Platinum Edge Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹10,000
₹0
Editor's Rating
3.7
3.5
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
- Renew the credit card’s membership for free by spending Rs 50,000 in a year
- Get 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
- Redeem the points as cash back (100 points = Rs. 10) and use it to pay off outstanding balance
- Redeem the reward points for exciting gifts and air miles with the exclusive MyRewards catalogue, which is the HDFC Bank Credit Card Rewards program
- Avail 50% more reward points at premium restaurants
- Get a waiver of fuel surcharge of up to Rs. 250 in every billing cycle. Save up to Rs. 1800 a year (assuming spends of Rs. 6000 per month)
- Stay protected against unauthorized use of the card when shopping anywhere with the EMV Chip Card technology
- Zero liability on lost card after reporting the loss
- Avail up to 50 interest-free days from date of purchase
- Enjoy Revolving Credit at nominal interest rate
- 50 days of interest-free credit
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
- Get 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
- Redeem the points as cash back (100 points = Rs. 10) and use it to pay off outstanding balance
- Redeem the reward points for exciting gifts and air miles with the exclusive MyRewards catalogue, which is the HDFC Bank Credit Card Rewards program
Cons
- No movie benefits
- No golf benefits
- No international and domestic lounge access
