HDFC Superia Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve
Joining Fees
₹1,000
₹10,000
Editor's Rating
3.8
3.7
Key Features
- Convert reward points into miles or vouchers of domestic airlines such as Jet Airways, Air India, etc. and save up to Rs. 8000 a year. Redeem points for miles with over twenty international airlines through KrisFlyer, Singapore Airline's frequent flyer programme
- Enjoy gaining 50% more reward points at premium restaurants
- Gain Three reward points for every Rs. 150 spent and exchange them for miles (at 0.7 miles for every point) or gifts from an exclusive reward catalogue. These Reward points are valid for two years.
- Complimentary Priority Pass Membership.
- On fuel transactions, you'll avail 1% Fuel Surcharge waiver ( Minimum transaction of Rs. 400, Maximum Cashback of Rs. 500 per statement cycle)
- Stay protected against unauthorised use while shopping with the EMV Chip Card technology
- Zero liability on the lost card after reporting the loss
- Get up to 50 interest-free days from date of purchase (subject to the submission of charge by the merchant). Enjoy Revolving Credit at a nominal interest rate
- First year's membership free if you spend Rs. 15,000 within the first 90 days
- Renew the membership for free by spending Rs. 75,000 in a 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
- Complimentary Priority Pass Membership.
- Avail zero liability on the lost card after reporting the loss
- Get first year's membership for free by spending Rs. 15,000 within the first 90 days
Cons
- High-interest rate
- No golf privileges
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
