Spar SBI Credit Card vs American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card

• Cumulative milestone benefits up to 16,000 RP worth Rs 4,000
• On annual spends of Rs 20,000 across all Landmark Stores, avail 1,000 bonus Reward Points
• On annual spends of Rs 45,000 across all Landmark Stores, get 2,000 bonus Reward Points
• Earn 5,000 bonus Reward Points on annual spends of Rs 95,000 across all Landmark Stores
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver 

• Annual Membership Renewal Fee Waived if total spends on American Express Credit Card is Rs.1,50,000 and above; else 50% annual membership renewal fee will be waived off if total spends is Rs.90,000 to Rs.1,49,999
• Earn 1,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points for simply using your Card 4 times on transactions of Rs. 1,000 and above every month
• Earn 5,000 Membership Rewards Points upon First Year Card Renewal, on payment of Annual Membership Fee. Points to be credited within 90 days of Card renewal
• Redeem Points from the fabulous 18 and 24 Karat Gold Collection
• Exciting Discounts of up to 20% every time you dine at select restaurants

Pros                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

• Welcome benefits include getting 2,000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 500 on payment of Annual Fees 
• Spar SBI Card can be used in over 24 million outlets globally, including 3,25,000 outlets in India
• Earn 5,000 bonus Reward Points on annual spends of Rs 95,000 across all Landmark Stores                       

Cons 

• No Golf/coaching sessions
• Priority Pass Lounge Charges: Through the Priority Pass Program, airport lounge visits within India will be charged with 19 usage fee of $27 per visit + applicable taxes. Moreover, airport lounge visits outside India after exhausting the complimentary visits will be charged with usage fee of $27 per visit + applicable taxes 

Pros

• Use your American Express Credit Card for your next big purchase & pay in EMI
• Fuel Convenience Fee Waiver
• One of the highest point to INR conversion rates in the market

Cons

• No Golf/coaching sessions
• No complimentary Airport Lounge access
• High Renewal Fee