SBI Air India Platinum Credit Card vs American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card: mid-range cards compared
SBI Air India Platinum Credit Card costs ₹1,499 a year to keep; American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card costs ₹4,500. On most spends, SBI Air India Platinum Credit Card returns about 2.00% and American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card about 0.66%. The income needed to apply is ₹2,40,000 a year for SBI Air India Platinum Credit Card and ₹6,00,000 for American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card.
| SBI Air India Platinum Credit Card | American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | SBI Card | American Express |
| Network | Visa | American Express |
| Joining fee | ₹1,499 | ₹1,000 |
| Annual fee | ₹1,499 | ₹4,500 |
| Base return on spends | 2.00% | 0.66% |
| Domestic lounges | 2 a year | None |
| International lounges | Not stated | None |
| Minimum income | ₹2,40,000 a year | ₹6,00,000 a year |
| Best for | flights, travel | online_shopping, vouchers |
How to read this
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