First Citizen Citi Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve
Joining Fees
₹500
₹5,000
Editor's Rating
4.5
3.7
Key Features
- Accelerated Rewards at Shoppers Stop and Ease of Redemption
- Welcome and First-use Benefits worth Rs. 2550
- In-store exclusive Sale Previews and Complimentary Parking
- No Annual Fees for Cardmembers who spend over Rs. 30000 in a membership year
- 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
- Avail 3 Rs.500 Shoppers Stop vouchers redeemable at Shoppers Stop and Home Stop
- Avail Rs. 500 Shoppers Stop vouchers that are redeemable on Private Brands only
- Fuel surcharge (1%) on fuel purchases at authorized IndianOil outlets
Cons
- No complimentary Airport Lounge access
- High-interest rate
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
