American Express® Platinum Reserve vs HDFC Millennia Credit Card

• 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

• Renewal Offer: Spend Rs. 1 lakh or more in the previous 12 months to waive the renewal membership fee for the next year
• Avail 5% Cashback on Amazon, BookMyShow, Cult.fit, Flipkart, Myntra, Sony LIV, Swiggy, Tata CLiQ, Uber and Zomato
• Avail 1% cashback on all other spends
• Get Rs. 1000 worth of gift vouchers on spends of Rs. 1,00,000 and above in each calendar quarter
• Up to 20% discount on partnered restaurants via Swiggy Dineout
• Zero lost card liability
• Up to 50 days of interest-free period from the date of purchase
• Revolving Credit is available at a nominal interest rate 
• Enjoy amazing dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program
• Save up to 20% on your restaurant bill payments at more than 20,000 restaurants with Swiggy Dineout. This offer includes both restaurant and Swiggy discounts and is only available for payments made through the Swiggy App
• Lounge access has been added to the quarterly spend milestone program, effective from December 1, 2023. Once a user achieves a quarterly spend milestone, they can choose to receive either a Dreamfolks airport lounge access voucher or a Rs. 1000 voucher from a list of available brands
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations in India. This is valid on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5000 
• Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
• This card is equipped with contactless payment technology for added convenience and speed

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 7% Reward points on every Shoppers Stop spends
• Get 2% Reward points on every Non-Shoppers Stop spends
• Enjoy Complimentary Shoppers Stop Black membership worth Rs. 4500

Cons

• No golf/coaching sessions
• No proper lounge access benefits