American Express SmartEarn™ Credit Card vs RBL Bank Icon 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

* Purchase 1 and get 1 Movie ticket, up to Rs. 200 off, twice in a month at BookMyShow
* Dining privileges such as a complimentary glass of a premium wine or a yummy dessert at any participating premium restaurants
* Enjoy grander hotel stays with complimentary room upgrades, complimentary meals, and other offers at the bank’s hotel partners
* 2 Reward Points for every Rs.100 spent
* 20 Reward Points for every Rs.100 spent on international and dining spends on weekends
* Get 10,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 3 lakhs in a year
* Obtain additional 15,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 5 lakhs in a year
* Avail another 20,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 8 lakhs in a year
* Redeem the Reward Points for air travel, hotel stays, shopping vouchers and much more
* 2 complementary domestic lounge visits every quarter at airports in India
* Access 1,400+ international airport lounges through complimentary Priority Pass membership. Each visit is chargeable up to $35 per person
* 24x7 dedicated Concierge Desk
* Get access to selected golf courses across the country
* Complimentary golf rounds and discount on green fees
* Free golf lessons
* Icon Credit Card provides you unique, exclusive perks. Access global iconic events like Formula 1 races, special awards nights, and other exclusive sports events
* Fuel Surcharge wavier across all fuel stations. This is valid for fuel transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 4000. Maximum waiver of Rs. 200 per month

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 another 20,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 8 lakhs in a year

* Redeem the Reward Points for air travel, hotel stays, shopping vouchers and much more

* 2 complementary domestic lounge visits every quarter at airports in India

Cons

* No discounts on flights and hotels through air miles

* No Renewal Fee Waiver