American Express SmartEarn™ Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Platinum Plus Credit Card

• Get rewarded for your spends with 10X and 5X Membership Rewards® Points respectively at select merchant partners
• Cashback of Rs. 500 on eligible spends of Rs. 10,000 in the first 90 days of Cardmembership
• Renewal Fee waiver on spends of Rs.40,000 and above in the previous year of Card-membership

• Get 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent
• Avail 50% more rewards for every Rs. 150 spends above Rs. 50,000 per statement cycle
• Avail up to three add-on cards for free
• With the EMV Chip technology in the card, stay protected against fraud
• Zero liability on lost card if reported immediately
• 50 days of interest-free credit
• Pay utility and phone bills with ease by registering the card for SmartPay

Pros

• Convert spends into easy monthly instalments with the American Express EMI
• Avail 5X Membership Rewards  by transacting on Amazon, Swiggy, BookMyShow, PVR, Myntra, Jabong, Grofers, Big Bazaar and many more and get 5X rewards for every Rs.50 spent
• Avail 1 Membership Rewards Point for every Rs. 50 spent except on the spends for Fuel, Insurance, Utilities, Cash Transactions and EMI conversion at Point of Sale

Cons

• No Golf/coaching sessions
• No complimentary Airport Lounge access 
• High-interest rates

Pros

• 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent
• Avail 50% more rewards for every Rs. 150 spends above Rs. 50,000 per statement cycle
• Zero liability on lost card if reported immediately

Cons

• No golf benefits
• No fuel benefits
• No airport lounge access