American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card
Main trade-off
New applications are temporarily paused. Utilities, insurance, fuel, cash and EMI transactions do not earn points, and monthly bonuses reset every month.
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| Feature | American Express American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card | IndusInd Bank IndusInd Bank EazyDiner Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
Card essentials Start with pricing, network and the baseline earning rate. | ||
| Issuer | American Express | IndusInd Bank |
| Network | Amex | Visa |
| Annual fee | ₹4,500 + GST per year | ₹2,999 + GST per year |
| Annual fee waiver | At ₹1,50,000 annual spending | No waiver recorded |
| Base reward rate | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Reward rate by category Published cashback or estimated reward value for each category. The stronger rate is highlighted. | ||
| Entertainment & movies | 1.2% · Eligible Membership Rewards earn | 1% · Travel, shopping and entertainment rewards |
| Offline store shopping | 1.2% · Eligible Membership Rewards earn | 1% · Travel, shopping and entertainment rewards |
| Online shopping | 1.2% · Eligible Membership Rewards earn | 1% · Travel, shopping and entertainment rewards |
| Travel & hotels | 1.2% · Eligible Membership Rewards earn | 1% · Travel, shopping and entertainment rewards |
Limits and access Check caps, eligibility and useful access benefits before deciding. | ||
| Reward caps | No general cap recorded | No general cap recorded |
| RuPay credit card on UPI | Not eligible | Not eligible |
| Airport lounge access | No complimentary airport lounge access recorded | No complimentary airport lounge access recorded |
| Forex markup | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Monthly income requirement | Approx. ₹37,500/month salaried · ₹50,000/month self-employed | Not listed |
| Terms verified | 13 Sept 2026 | 13 Sept 2026 |
| Best suited to | Consistent monthly spenders who can reliably hit ₹20,000+/month and want Amex’s Membership Rewards ecosystem. | Frequent restaurant diners who already use or would use EazyDiner regularly. |
| Main trade-off | New applications are temporarily paused. Utilities, insurance, fuel, cash and EMI transactions do not earn points, and monthly bonuses reset every month. | The ₹2,999 fee has no spend-based waiver, so you need to actually use the dining and travel benefits to justify it every year. |
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