Amex Platinum Charge Card vs Amex SmartEarn

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Winner
Amex Platinum Charge Card

Amex Platinum Charge Card

American Express

Super Premium
VS
Amex SmartEarn

Amex SmartEarn

American Express

Entry
Annual Fee
₹78K vs ₹495
Effective Rate
(cash value)
0.9% vs 0.7%
Lounge Access
Unlimited vs None

Detailed Comparison

FeatureAmex Platinum Charge CardAmex SmartEarn
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹78K
₹0
Annual Fee
₹78K
₹495
Fee Waiver
None
Spend ₹40K annually
Forex Markup
3.5%
-
Rewards
Reward Type
Reward Points
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
0.875%
0.7%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
Unlimited
None
Priority Pass
Yes
-
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹60.0L
₹4.5L

Amex Platinum Charge Card is Best For

Ultra luxury travelers with ₹77K to spare

Watch Out
  • No preset limit but still has shadow limit
  • Must pay full balance monthly
View Amex Platinum Charge Card Details

Amex SmartEarn is Best For

Entry Amex with 10X bonus categories

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Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

Amex Platinum Charge Card wins!

Score: 57vsScore: 21

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