Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

• Avail discount up to 10% (3% on Economy Class and 10% on Business class) on direct Etihad Airways booking
• Annual membership fee reversal from second year onwards will happen if you spend minimum of Rs. 5,00,000 in a year
• Complimentary overseas air accident coverage of Rs. 50 Lakh
• Complimentary Fraud liability cover of Rs. 1 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

• Enjoy the privilege of instantly redeeming miles to book flights, hotels, car rentals from the participating travel partners or for purchasing amazing products at etihadguest.com.
• Access over 1000 Airport Lounges worldwide
• Up to 10% discount on travel rewards miles redemption

Cons  

• No golf/coaching sessions
• Joining fee Rs. 4,999

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