HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card vs American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card: mid-range cards compared
HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card costs ₹1,000 a year to keep; American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card costs ₹4,500. On most spends, HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card returns about 2.67% and American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card about 0.66%. Lounge visits: HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card gives 6 a year in India and 6 a year abroad; American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card gives None and None. The income needed to apply is ₹3,60,000 a year for HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card and ₹6,00,000 for American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card.
| HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card | American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | HDFC Bank | American Express |
| Network | Diners Club | American Express |
| Joining fee | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Annual fee | ₹1,000 | ₹4,500 |
| Base return on spends | 2.67% | 0.66% |
| Domestic lounges | 6 a year | None |
| International lounges | 6 a year | None |
| Minimum income | ₹3,60,000 a year | ₹6,00,000 a year |
| Best for | travel, flights, hotels | online_shopping, vouchers |
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