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24 posts tagged “Amex”.

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IDFC FIRST vs Amex Credit Cards: What a 3.5% Forex Markup Does to the Comparison

3 November 2026

IDFC FIRST charges 0% forex and no fee on core cards. Amex charges 3.5% on most cards and starts at ₹495. Charge cards are where Amex competes.

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Axis vs American Express Credit Cards: A ₹66,000 Charge Card Against Axis Reserve

3 November 2026

Amex Platinum Charge costs ₹66,000, Axis Reserve ₹50,000. We compare their flagships, mid-tier travel cards and entry cards, plus where Amex gives less.

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Amex vs Bank of Baroda: Premium Charge Cards Against a Public-Sector Price List

3 November 2026

BOBCARD sells unlimited domestic lounge access for ₹2,499; Amex charges far more and rewards in points. A lopsided comparison with a few real overlaps.

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HDFC vs American Express Credit Cards: Range Against a Short, Expensive Shelf

2 November 2026

HDFC sells cards from ₹99 to Infinia; American Express in India is a handful of ₹4,500-plus products. Where Amex competes and where HDFC is the obvious pick.

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IndusInd vs American Express: Same Network at the Top, Different Bills Below

28 October 2026

IndusInd even issues a super-premium card on the Amex network. Compare fees, forex and lounge access across the two lineups before you pay a joining fee.

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ICICI vs American Express Credit Cards: A Small, Pricey Lineup Against a Wide One

28 October 2026

Amex lists nine cards, most with a 3.5% forex markup. ICICI offers far more choice at lower fees. Here is the narrow case where Amex still wins.

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HDFC Diners Club Black vs Amex Platinum Travel 2026: Who Wins?

27 October 2026

HDFC Diners Club Black vs Amex Platinum Travel compared for 2026: fees, reward rates, milestones, lounge access and worked examples at ₹1.5 lakh and ₹3 lakh a month.

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Amex vs HSBC Credit Cards: Two Premium Names, Very Different Forex and Cashback

27 October 2026

Amex charges 3.5% forex on most cards while HSBC's Live+ and Premier cut it hard. Compare fees, lounges and cashback across both premium lineups.

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RBL vs American Express: Zero Forex Against Points Transfers

26 October 2026

RBL waives forex markup on travel cards and sells a crowd of co-brands. Amex keeps a tight lineup and a points currency. Here is where each bank earns its fee.

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Amex Gold vs HDFC Regalia Gold 2026: Fees, Rewards, Lounges

26 October 2026

Amex Gold vs HDFC Regalia Gold compared for 2026: fees, reward rates, milestones, lounge access, forex and worked examples at ₹50,000 and ₹1.5 lakh a month.

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SBI vs American Express Credit Cards: A Few Costly Cards Against a Full Shelf

23 October 2026

American Express in India sells a short list of high-fee cards; SBI Card covers every budget. Where Amex still makes sense, and where SBI is simply the practical pick.

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Yes Bank vs Amex Credit Cards: ₹9,999 Marquee or ₹66,000 Charge Card

22 October 2026

Yes Bank Marquee offers unlimited international lounges at 1% forex for ₹4,999 a year. Amex Platinum Charge costs ₹66,000. A look at who gets the better deal.

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Amex Platinum Travel vs Amex Membership Rewards 2026: Which to Pick?

22 October 2026

Amex Platinum Travel vs Amex Membership Rewards compared for 2026: fees, waivers, milestone bonuses, lounge access and worked examples at ₹25,000 and ₹65,000 a month.

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Amex Membership Rewards vs SBI Cashback 2026: Points or Cashback?

18 October 2026

Amex Membership Rewards vs SBI Cashback compared for 2026: fees, reward value, monthly caps, acceptance and worked examples at ₹25,000 and ₹60,000 a month.

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AU Bank vs American Express: Cheap RuPay Cashback Against a Points Ecosystem

14 October 2026

AU Small Finance Bank sells low-fee RuPay cashback and lounge-rich metal; Amex sells Membership Rewards and charge cards. Compare fees, forex and lounges.

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Amex Platinum Travel vs HDFC Regalia Gold: 2026 Comparison

14 October 2026

Amex Platinum Travel vs HDFC Regalia Gold in 2026: fees, milestone maths at ₹40,000 and ₹75,000 a month, lounge rules, forex and who should pick which.

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Amex vs Standard Chartered: A Flat Rate Beats a Points Scheme on Plain Spending

12 October 2026

Standard Chartered Ultimate pays a flat rate with 2% forex, while Amex leans on Membership Rewards and 3.5% forex. Compare premium fees and lounge value.

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Amex Membership Rewards Card Review 2026: Is It Still Worth It?

12 October 2026

Amex Membership Rewards Credit Card review: fees, waiver changes, how the points work, a worked earning example, pros and cons and alternatives worth comparing.

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Kotak vs Amex Credit Cards: A Full Lineup Against a Premium-Only Shop

11 October 2026

Amex's cheapest card costs ₹495 and its forex markup is 3.5% across most of the range. Kotak starts at zero and cuts forex to 2% on White Reserve. See where each wins.

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Amex Membership Rewards vs HDFC Millennia 2026: Points or Cash?

5 October 2026

Amex Membership Rewards vs HDFC Millennia compared on fees, reward value, monthly bonuses, dining perks and acceptance, with worked examples to show which pays more.

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