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American Express® Platinum Card

Welcome gift worth up to INR 60,000* with option to choose from Taj Hotels, Luxe Gift Card, The Postcard Hotels & Resorts

Annual fee
₹66,000
Forex markup
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
— / 1550
Welcome benefit
₹60,000

Is this card worth it for you?

Drag the sliders to match your spend. The number on the right updates live.

Monthly spend₹50,000
% on travel15%
% on dining10%

Remaining 75% goes on everything else (groceries, utilities, online shopping). Earning rate: 0.62% travel · 0.62% dining · 0.62% base.

Net steady-state return
−₹62,280 /year
0.62% effective · ₹66,000 fee
Annual reward earned₹3,720
Welcome benefit (year 1)One-time₹60,000
Annual fee−₹66,000
Skip this card at your spend.

The fee outweighs the rewards at ₹50,000/month. You'd need ~₹8,87,097/month to break even — likely not worth it for you.

vs FIRST Private Credit Card

At ₹50,000/month with 15% travel and 10% dining.

Metric
American Express® Platinum Card
FIRST Private Credit Card
Annual fee
₹66,000
₹50,000
Annual reward
₹3,720
₹10,020
Net /year (steady)
−₹62,280
−₹39,980
Forex markup
0%

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Frequently asked

Is the American Express® Platinum Card worth the ₹66,000 fee?

It depends on your spend. The American Express® Platinum Card earns 0.62% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹20,00,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for American Express® Platinum Card?

American Express typically requires a minimum income of ₹25,00,000/year for the American Express® Platinum Card.

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Reward rates and fees are sourced from American Express's product page and may change. Always confirm with the card issuer before applying.