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American Express Gold Card vs HSBC Premier Credit Card

Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, and benefits

Metric
American Express
HSBC India
Annual Fee
₹4,500
Free
Joining Fee
₹1,000
Free
Effective Reward Rate
1.0%
0.8%
Forex Markup
3.5%
2.0%
Avg Annual Value
₹30,000
₹60,000
Annual Net Value
₹24,690
₹60,000

American Express Gold Card — Key Benefits

  • 4X MR on Dining
  • 2X MR on Travel
  • 1X MR on All Other Spends
  • Domestic Lounge Access
  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver

HSBC Premier Credit Card — Key Benefits

  • Unlimited International Lounge Access
  • 10X Reward Points on Travel
  • 3 RP per ₹100 on All Spends
  • Low Forex Markup
  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver