Amex Membership Rewards Card vs HDFC Regalia

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Amex Membership Rewards Card

Amex Membership Rewards Card

American Express

Mid-Range
VS
Winner
HDFC Regalia

HDFC Regalia

HDFC Bank

Premium
Annual Fee
₹5K vs ₹3K
Effective Rate
(cash value)
0.7% vs 1.3%
Lounge Access
None vs 12/year

Detailed Comparison

FeatureAmex Membership Rewards CardHDFC Regalia
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹1K
₹3K
Annual Fee
₹5K
₹3K
Fee Waiver
None
Spend ₹3L annually
Forex Markup
-
2%
Rewards
Reward Type
Reward Points
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
0.7%
1.33%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
None
12/year
Priority Pass
-
Yes
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹6.0L
₹12.0L

Amex Membership Rewards Card is Best For

Regular spenders making 4+ transactions/month

Watch Out
  • Fuel excluded from Jun 2025
View Amex Membership Rewards Card Details

HDFC Regalia is Best For

Upgrade path to Infinia

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Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

HDFC Regalia wins!

Score: 21vsScore: 50

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