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Axis Horizon Credit Card vs American Express Platinum ReserveSM Credit Card: premium cards compared

Axis Horizon Credit Card costs ₹3,000 a year to keep; American Express Platinum ReserveSM Credit Card costs ₹10,000. On most spends, Axis Horizon Credit Card returns about 2.00% and American Express Platinum ReserveSM Credit Card about 0.50%. Lounge visits: Axis Horizon Credit Card gives 8 a year in India and 2 a year abroad; American Express Platinum ReserveSM Credit Card gives 12 a year and 2 a year.

Axis Horizon Credit CardAmerican Express Platinum ReserveSM Credit Card
IssuerAxis BankAmerican Express
NetworkVisaAmerican Express
Joining fee₹3,000₹5,000
Annual fee₹3,000₹10,000
Base return on spends2.00%0.50%
Domestic lounges8 a year12 a year
International lounges2 a year2 a year
Minimum income₹6,00,000 a year₹6,00,000 a year
Best fortravel, flightsdining, travel, online_shopping

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