Etihad Guest SBI Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

• Avail complimentary Etihad Guest Silver tier status post first card
• Three Etihad Guest Miles you'll earn on every Rs. 100 spent on Etihad.com, earn Two Etihad Guest Miles on every Rs. 100 spent on International spends, and One Etihad Guest Mile on every Rs. 100 spent on other spends
• Avail discount up to 10% (3% on Economy Class and 10% on Business class) on direct Etihad Airways booking
• Gain discount of 5% on travel rewards miles redemption
• Complimentary overseas air accident coverage of Rs. 25 Lakh

• 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

• Benefit from Instant discount and Insurance facilities
• Enjoy the Privileges and features provided on the Etihad Guest SBI Card
• In a year, spend minimum of Rs. 3,00,000 and get annual membership fee reversal second year onwards

Cons

• No Golf/Coaching sessions

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