American Express® Platinum Reserve vs HDFC Regalia Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹5,000
₹2,500
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
- Airport Lounge Access within and outside India
- Experience unique delicacies through Good Food Trail dining program at premium restaurants across top cities.
- On retail spends including Insurance, Utilities, Education and Rent Pay, earn 4 reward points on Rs. 150.
- Earn additional 5,000 Reward Points when achieving annual spends of Rs. 8 lakhs.
- Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 15 lakhs in case of emergency
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
- Earn 10,000 Reward Points when achieving annual spends of Rs. 5 lakhs.
- Accidental air death cover worth Rs. 1 Crore
- Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Cons
- Slightly high Annual Fee
- No golf/coaching sessions
