American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card
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American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card

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Best for AmEx's India premium — hotel benefits, 3 lounge/qtr + dedicated Priority Pass

Joining Fee

₹10,000

Annual Fee

₹10,000

Reward Rate

2%

Forex Markup

3.5%

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Key Benefits

1 Membership Rewards Point per ₹50 spent
2X Membership Rewards Points on travel and international spends via Amex Travel Online
Complimentary domestic airport lounge access across select lounges in India
Complimentary Priority Pass membership with international lounge access benefits
Up to 15% savings at partner restaurants under Amex dining program
Taj Epicure membership benefits and hotel privileges
Annual fee waiver on ₹1.9 lakh annual spends

Rewards

How you earn back on every swipe

points

Reward type

2%

Earn rate

2

Points / ₹100

Fees & Charges

Programme fees we track below. Interest on cash withdrawals or revolving balances, late-payment slabs and other charges are set by the bank and spelled out in their Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC). Use the official product page for those details.

Joining fee₹10,000
Annual fee₹10,000
Fee waiver on annual spend₹10,00,000
Interest rate (APR)42%
Late payment fee (max)₹1,000
Cash advance fee3.5% (min ₹250)
Forex markup3.5%
Fuel surcharge waiverYes

Travel & Lounge Access

Airport perks included with this card

3 per quarter

Domestic lounge visits

2 per year

International lounge visits

Priority Pass

Included with this card

Things to Keep in Mind

  • fuel
  • insurance
  • utilities
  • cash advances
  • express cash transactions
  • balance transfer
  • fees
  • EMI conversion at point of sale

Card Features

Metal Card
Contactless
UPI Linked

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Eligibility

Age18+ yrs
Min. income₹50,000/month
CIBIL score720+

Employment type

SalariedSelf employed

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Strong premium lifestyle and dining benefits
  • Good hotel and Taj-related privileges
  • Membership Rewards points are flexible for travel and vouchers
  • International lounge access via Priority Pass
  • Excellent customer service and concierge experience
  • Premium Amex offers frequently available on travel and luxury brands
  • Reward points are more valuable when transferred strategically
Cons
  • Acceptance is lower than Visa/Mastercard in some offline merchants
  • Annual fee is relatively high for the benefits offered
  • Base reward rate is average for regular spending
  • Best value depends heavily on travel and reward transfers
  • Forex markup is relatively high for international spending
  • Limited value for users seeking direct cashback
  • Lounge access benefits are weaker than newer premium competitors
  • Reward redemption can be confusing for beginners
  • Annual fee waiver threshold is relatively high

Who is this card for?

High-spending AmEx loyalists who travel frequently and want the AmEx brand experience — hotel benefits, concierge, and Priority Pass lounge access — alongside consistent MR Points accumulation for airline mile transfers.

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Data last updated 24 Mar 2026