Max SBI Card PRIME vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

Max SBI Card PRIME
Max SBI Card PRIME
SBI · Visa
2.5
₹2,999 / Joining Fees
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American Express® Platinum Reserve
American Express® Platinum Reserve
American Express · Amex
3.7
₹10,000 / Joining Fees
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Fees
SBI
American Express
Joining Fees
₹2,999
₹10,000
Renewal Fees
₹2,999
₹10,000
Network
Visa
Amex
Editor's Review
2.5
3.7
Free Lounge Access
Yes
Yes
Features
Max SBI Card PRIME
  • While joining Max SBI Card PRIME, obtain 12,000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 3,000 on payment of annual fees.
  • Withdraw cash anytime from over 1 million Visa ATMs worldwide.
  • With Flexipay facility, convert transactions in EMIs. Just transact for Rs. 2,500 or more and log on to sbicard.com within 30 days of purchase to convert it into Flexipay.
  • The Easy Money facility get a cheque or draft against your cash limit and get it delivered to home.
American Express® Platinum Reserve
  • 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
Max SBI Card PRIME

Pros                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  • On annual spends of Rs 40,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 6000 bonus Reward Points.    
  • 8 complimentary Domestic Airport lounge visits per year (subject to a max of 2 per quarter)
  • Complimentary priority pass membership worth USD 99 & 4 complimentary visits per year (limited to 2 visits per quarter).                                                             

Cons 

  • No golf/coaching sessions
American Express® Platinum Reserve

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

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