American Express® Platinum Reserve vs Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank 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

* Avail 8 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
* Avail 4 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent on dining, entertainment, and travel
* Avail 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent on all other applicable purchases
* Get Complimentary Golf Access 2 per quarter across the globe (Green Fee Waiver)
* Zero Lost card liability
* Foreign Currency Markup is 3.5% on all foreign currency spends
* Enjoy Revolving Credit on Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card at nominal interest rate
* Avail 12 Complimentary domestic and international terminals access within India using the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card each year
* Avail 12 Complimentary airport lounge access outside India each year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 6 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 9 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 15 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Avail Delay or loss of checked-in baggage cover of up to $250
* Loss of travel documents cover of up to $250
* Flight delay cover of up to $250
* Air accidental cover of up to $12,500
* Emergency medical expenses cover of up to $18,750
* Credit shield of up to Rs. 100,000
* Loss liability cover of up to Rs. 100,000
* Exclusive Concierge Services
* You can convert big spends into EMI after purchases
*  Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments

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

* Avail elite privileges on Marriott hotel bookings
* Get international and domestic airport lounges access
* Get access to Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status 
* As welcome and milestone benefits, get Free Night Stays at Marriott

Cons

* There are no general travel benefits
* The features to co-branded hotel bookings are limited
* The base reward rate is low
* There’s no Priority Pass membership
* There’s no card renewal benefits or fee waiver option