American Express® Platinum Reserve vs HDFC Moneyback Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹5,000
₹500
Editor's Rating
3.7
3.3
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
- You’ll receive Welcome Benefit of 500 Cash Points that’s applicable only on the payment of the membership fee
- In the first 90 days, spend Rs. 20000 or above and get first-year membership fee waived off
- Accumulate and redeem reward points for cash-back against outstanding amount on your Credit Card (100 points = Rs. 20)
- In the first year, spend Rs. 50,000 or above and get renewal membership fee waived off
- Earn 2 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spent
- Every quarter receive a gift voucher worth Rs. 500 on spends of Rs 50,000. Get up to Rs. 2,000 worth of gift vouchers in a year
- While doing online shopping, earn 4 reward points for every Rs 150 you spend online with the card. (With effect from 15th July 2020, customers can get up to 500 Reward Points per statement cycle for the online spends, under the 2X RP feature.)
- Spend Rs 50,000 in a Quarter and avail Rs 500 worth E-Voucher
- Renew membership for free by just spending Rs. 50,000 in a year before the renewal date
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver at any fuel stations in India, on minimum transaction Rs. 400 and Max CashBack of Rs. 250 per statement cycle
- If your HDFC Moneyback Credit Card gets lost, report immediately and avail zero liability on any fraudulent transactions made on the Credit Card
Rewards Rate:
- Reward Points accumulated can be redeemed against statement balance at the rate 1 RP = Rs. 0.20
- Reward Points can even be used to redeem against travel benefits such as Flight & Hotel bookings and Rewards Catalogue at the SmartBuy Rewards Portal: 1 CashPoint = Rs. 0.25
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
- Zero liability on the lost card if reported immediately
- With the EMV Chip technology presented in the card, stay protected against fraud
- Avail up to 50 days of the interest-free period from the date of purchase, and enjoy Revolving Credit at a nominal interest rate
Cons
- The Reward points are only valid for 2 years
- No complimentary Airport Lounge Access
- High-interest rate of 3.49%
