Spar SBI Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve
Joining Fees
₹499
₹10,000
Editor's Rating
2.5
3.7
Key Features
- 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
Editor's Review
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
