Max SBI Card SELECT vs American Express® Platinum Reserve
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Fees
SBI
American Express
Joining Fees
₹1,499
₹10,000
Renewal Fees
₹1,499
₹10,000
Network
Visa
Amex
Editor's Review
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3.7
Free Lounge Access
Yes
Yes
Features
Max SBI Card SELECT
- On annual spends of Rs 25,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 2400 bonus Reward Points.
- On annual spends of Rs 75,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 8,000 bonus Reward Points.
- Avail 12,000 bonus Reward Points on annual spends of Rs 150,000 across all Landmark Stores.
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver
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 SELECT
Pros
- Earn 10 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent at Online & Retail Landmark Stores (Lifestyle, Home Centre, Max and Spar) Dining & Movies.
- Get 2 Reward point per Rs. 100 spent on other retail purchases (Non-fuel).
- Cumulative milestone benefits up to 34400 RP worth Rs 8600.
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
