Axis Bank Vistara Infinite Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

• Complimentary Club Vistara Gold Membership: Enjoy the exclusive privileges of complimentary Club Vistara Gold Membership such as priority check-in, priority boarding, complimentary lounge access, additional baggage allowance, and priority baggage handling
• Accrue Club Vistara Points on every swipe: Earn 6 CV points on every spend of Rs. 200 and redeem for upgrades and award flights faster
• Get bonus CV Points and up to 4 complimentary Business Class tickets on achieving the milestone spends
• 2 Complimentary lounge access at selected domestic airports within India
• Get 6 complimentary rounds of golf at some of India’s  most picturesque destinations 
• Explore curated  experiences from across the world with Extraordinary weekends
• Avail 40% off, up to Rs. 1000, once per month at partnered restaurants with Axis Bank EazyDiner
• Get up to 15% off on Trident properties 
• Purchase Protection Cover up to to Rs. 1 lakh
• Cover up to USD 300 for the following: Loss Travel Documents, Delay of Check-in Baggage, Loss of Check-in Baggage
• On any transaction over Rs. 2,500, contact the Bank to convert a big credit card purchase into EMIs
• Fuel Transaction Surcharge- 1% of transaction amount (Refunded for fuel transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000)
• Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway Tickets- As prescribed by IRCTC/Indian Railways

• 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

Pros

• Avail 40% off, up to Rs. 1000, once per month at partnered restaurants
• 2 Complimentary lounge access at selected domestic airports within India
• Get 6 complimentary rounds of golf at some of India’s  most picturesque destinations 

Cons

• High Annual Fee with no waiver option
• No extra points for spending on Vistara for flight bookings
• You’re tied to Club Vistara Points

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