American Express® Platinum Reserve vs Spar SBI Card PRIME

Joining Fees

₹10,000

₹2,999

Editor's Rating

3.7

2.5

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
  • Cumulative milestone benefits up to 58,000 RP worth Rs 14,500
  • On overall annual retail spends of Rs 500,000, avail 20,000 bonus Reward Points
  • On annual spends of Rs 40,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 6000 bonus Reward Points
  • On annual spends of Rs 100,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 12,000 bonus Reward Points
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  • Welcome Benefits include getting 12,000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 3,000 on payment of Annual Fees
  • Spar SBI Card PRIME can be used in over 24 million outlets globally, including 3,25,000 outlets in India
  • Avail 20,000 bonus Reward Points on annual spends of Rs 180,000 across all Landmark Stores               

Cons 

  • No Golf/coaching sessions
  • Usage of USD 27 plus applicable taxes will be charged on Spar SBI card PRIME for all visits post the complimentary visits


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