Spar SBI Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

• 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 

• 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 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

• 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