Bank of Maharashtra - SBI Platinum Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

• Get Welcome Gift voucher worth Rs. 3,000 from any one of the brand partners
• Spend linked gift vouchers worth Rs. 6,000
• 5X Reward Points on Dining, Departmental store and International spends
• Card Anniversary gift voucher worth Rs. 3,000 

• 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 spend rewards on annual spending of Rs. 4 lakhs and 5 lakhs, each
• Receive e- Gift Voucher worth Rs. 3,000 from any of the following brands: Yatra, Hush Puppies/Bata, Westside, Shoppers Stop
• 2 complimentary Domestic Airport Lounge visits every quarter in India

Cons

• Although you’ll get a complimentary membership to the Priority Pass Program worth $99, there’s a usage fee of $27 +taxes that will be charged to Bank of Maharashtra - SBI Platinum Credit Card every time you visit an airport lounge. Moreover, only the Primary Cardholders are eligible for Priority Pass and complimentary membership will be valid for 2 years only

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