American Express Membership Rewards® Credit Card
Joining Fee: ₹1,000 + GST
Renewal Fee: ₹4,500 + GST
Reward Type: Reward Points
Welcome Offer
Bonus Points: 4,000 Bonus Membership Reward Points after paying the ₹1,000 joining fee and spending ₹15,000 within 90 days of activation.
Notification: Details sent via SMS or Email to the registered contact.
Rewards Structure
Earning Rate: 1 Membership Reward Point per ₹50 spent.
Non-Earning Categories: No points on fuel, utility bills, or insurance transactions.
Monthly and Spend-Based Bonuses
Monthly Milestone: 1,000 Bonus Membership Reward Points for completing four transactions of ₹1,500 or more each month.
Spending Bonus: 1,000 Membership Reward Points for spending ₹20,000 in a calendar month (requires enrollment).
Renewal Fee Waiver
Full Waiver: Renewal fee of ₹4,500 waived with ₹1,50,000 annual spending.
Partial Waiver: 50% off on renewal fee for annual spending between ₹90,000 and ₹1,49,999.
Reward Redemption Options
18 Karat Gold Collection (18,000 points)
- Taj Voucher: ₹9,000
- Shoppers Stop Voucher: ₹7,000
- Tata Cliq Voucher: ₹7,000
- Myntra Voucher: ₹7,000
- Amazon Voucher: ₹6,000
- Flipkart Voucher: ₹6,000
- Reliance Digital Voucher: ₹6,000
24 Karat Gold Collection (24,000 points)
- Taj Voucher: ₹14,000
- Shoppers Stop Voucher: ₹10,000
- Tata Cliq Voucher: ₹9,000
- Tanishq Voucher: ₹9,000
- Amazon Voucher: ₹8,000
- Flipkart Voucher: ₹8,000
- Reliance Digital Voucher: ₹8,000
Additional Perks
Renewal Bonus: 5,000 Membership Reward Points for paying the first-year renewal fee of ₹4,500, credited within 90 days.
Dining Discounts: Up to 20% off at select restaurants.
Card Protection: Includes zero liability for lost cards, 24/7 assistance, emergency card replacement, and dispute resolution.
Summary
The American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card is an excellent entry-level option or for those seeking a basic credit card. It features a nominal joining fee but has a higher renewal fee, which can be waived with an annual spend of ₹1,50,000. This card offers a solid reward rate and attractive benefits, making it a great choice for new credit card users.