Spar SBI Card PRIME vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

• Cumulative milestone benefits up to 58,000 RP worth Rs 14,500
• On overall annual retail spends of Rs 500,000, avail 20,000 bonus Reward Points
• On annual spends of Rs 40,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 6000 bonus Reward Points
• On annual spends of Rs 100,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 12,000 bonus Reward Points
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver 

• 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

• Welcome Benefits include getting 12,000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 3,000 on payment of Annual Fees
• Spar SBI Card PRIME can be used in over 24 million outlets globally, including 3,25,000 outlets in India
• Avail 20,000 bonus Reward Points on annual spends of Rs 180,000 across all Landmark Stores               

Cons 

• No Golf/coaching sessions
• Usage of USD 27 plus applicable taxes will be charged on Spar SBI card PRIME for all visits post the complimentary visits

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