First Citizen Citi Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

• 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

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