BOI Domestic Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

• A Classic card with Photo or Non-Photo
• Avail Membership to the BOI Reward programme
• Avail 2 StarPoints on every Rs. 100 on regular spends, and 3 StarPoints on every Rs. 100 on spends at merchant falling under the Preferred Category
• Fuel Transaction Surcharge: 1% of transaction amount 

• 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

• The Billing cycle is from 16th of current month to 15th of next month
• Interest free credit for up to 51 days and revolving credit at preferential rate
• EMI at POS facility is available on POS that are managed/owned by M/S WorldLine Private Limited
• Avail flexible credit limits for add-on cards

Cons

• No Golf Privileges 
• No Airport Lounge Access
• This card is for Domestic usage and valid only in India and Nepal

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