Lifestyle HC SBI Card SELECT vs American Express® Platinum Reserve
Joining Fees
₹1,499
₹5,000
Editor's Rating
2.5
3.7
Key Features
- 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
Editor's Review
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
