American Express® Platinum Reserve vs Spar SBI Card PRIME
Joining Fees
₹5,000
₹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
