American Express SmartEarn™ Credit Card vs ICICI Bank Platinum Chip 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

• Avail 2 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent for all retail purchases except fuel. Redeem the points to avail attractive products on ICICI Bank Rewards platform
• Avail 1 Reward Point on every Rs. 100 spent on utilities and insurance categories
• Redeeming ICICI Bank Rewards Points is easy and it allows you to indulge in the finer things life has to offer. From movie and travel vouchers to lifestyle products, ICICI Bank Reward Points offer a diverse range of options for redemption
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions of maximum Rs. 4,000 at HPCL pumps
• Visa Offers: Enjoy great offers from luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, spas. Moreover, when traveling abroad, use the dedicated Global Emergency Assistance Service provided by Visa for reporting loss of card, emergency card replacement, emergency cash advance or for other enquiries that you may have
• Mastercard Offers: Mastercard Priceless Specials is an exclusive program specially created for Mastercard cardholders. This program has a host of exceptional experiences designed to inspire and enrich the lives of the Mastercard cardholders

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

• Avail 2 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent for all retail purchases except fuel, and 1 Reward Point on every Rs. 100 spent on utilities and insurance categories
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions
• Visa Offers: Enjoy great offers from luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, spas
• Mastercard Offers: Mastercard Priceless Specials is an exclusive program that has a host of exceptional experiences designed to inspire and enrich the lives of the Mastercard cardholders

Cons

• No International Airport Lounge access
• No Golf benefits
• No travel miles benefits