Amex Platinum Reserve vs SBI Card ELITE

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Amex Platinum Reserve

Amex Platinum Reserve

American Express

Super Premium
VS
Winner
SBI Card ELITE

SBI Card ELITE

SBI Card

Premium
Annual Fee
₹10K vs ₹5K
Effective Rate
(cash value)
0.7% vs 0.5%
Lounge Access
4/year vs 2/quarter

Detailed Comparison

FeatureAmex Platinum ReserveSBI Card ELITE
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹5K
₹5K
Annual Fee
₹10K
₹5K
Fee Waiver
None
Spend ₹10L annually
Forex Markup
3.5%
1.99%
Rewards
Reward Type
Reward Points
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
0.7%
0.5%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
4/year
2/quarter
Priority Pass
-
Yes
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹12.0L
₹9.0L

Amex Platinum Reserve is Best For

Amex semi-premium tier

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SBI Card ELITE is Best For

Movie lovers + travelers

Watch Out
  • Air insurance discontinued Jul 2025
  • Trident/Vistara membership removed
View SBI Card ELITE Details

Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

SBI Card ELITE wins!

Score: 25vsScore: 33

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