Lifestyle HC SBI Card SELECT vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

• 6000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 1500 on payment of Annual Fees 
• Welcome benefits include obtaining 6000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 1500 on payment of Annual Fees
• Cumulative milestone benefits up to 34,400 RP worth Rs 8,600
• On annual spends of Rs 25,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 2400 bonus Reward Points

• 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

• Transfer outstanding balance of other banks’ credit cards to Lifestyle HC SBI Card SELECT, and avail a lower rate of interest and payback in EMIs    
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver      
• Earn 10 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent at Online & Retail Landmark Stores (Lifestyle, Home Centre, Max and Spar) Dining & Movies                                                                     

Cons 

• No Golf/coaching sessions
• No complimentary Airport Lounge access 

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