Citi Rewards Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve
Joining Fees
₹1,000
₹5,000
Editor's Rating
4.1
3.7
Key Features
- Earn minimum 1 reward point for every 125 on all purchases
- Gain 10X reward points at online, physical department, and apparel stores
- Gain 300 bonus points on card purchase of Rs. 30,000 or more in a month
- You can either redeem your points now or keep collecting them – it's a choice you have because they will never expire
- Instant Loans
- 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
Editor's Review
Pros
- Get rewarded every time you shop
- Redeem Miles instantly via SMS against purchases at leading brands
- Turn big purchases into small payments
Cons
- No Golf/coaching sessions
- No complimentary Airport Lounge access
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
