American Express SmartEarn™ Credit Card vs Kotak Urbane Gold 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 3X Reward Points per Rs. 100 spent across all categories
• Pay with Reward Points at selected merchant outlets
• Spend Rs. 1, 00,000 in a year and get 4 free PVR tickets or 10,000 reward points
• If the Credit Card is stolen, get a cover of Rs. 50,000/- against fraudulent usage up to 7 days pre-reporting 

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

• Earn 3X Reward Points against retail spends of Rs.100
• Get 4 PVR tickets or 10,000 Reward Points on annual
• This card is good for those who spend frequently on various categories like retail shopping, groceries, etc. 

Cons

• No Golf Privileges 
• No Concierge Services 
• No Airport Lounge access