Amex Gold Card vs ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Amex Gold Card

Amex Gold Card

American Express

Premium
VS
Winner
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Bank

Super Premium
Annual Fee
₹9K vs ₹12K
Effective Rate
(cash value)
0.7% vs 1.0%
Lounge Access
None vs Unlimited

Detailed Comparison

FeatureAmex Gold CardICICI Emeralde Private Metal
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹2K
₹12K
Annual Fee
₹9K
₹12K
Fee Waiver
None
Spend ₹10L annually
Forex Markup
3.5%
1.5%
Rewards
Reward Type
Reward Points
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
0.7%
1%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
None
Unlimited
Priority Pass
-
Yes
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹6.0L
₹42.0L

Amex Gold Card is Best For

Entry to Amex premium ecosystem

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ICICI Emeralde Private Metal is Best For

Ultra HNI customers

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Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal wins!

Score: 21vsScore: 58

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