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Amex Classic credit

American Express SmartEarn Credit Card

American Express

Maximise cashback on online shopping

Annual Fee
₹495
Joining Fee
₹495
Reward Rate
0.5%
Forex Markup
3.5%

Value Analysis

Annual Net Value
₹4,505
Total Annual Benefits
₹5,000
Total Annual Charges
₹495
ROI
1010%
Fee Waiver Available

Annual fee waived on spending ₹40,000 in the preceding year — ₹40,000 annual spend

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Visual breakdown of value, benefits, and limits

Value Breakdown

Benefits Distribution

Transaction Limits

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Charges Breakdown

Benefits & Perks

Shopping Benefits (2)
10X MR on Amazon & Flipkart
Earn 10X Membership Rewards points on every purchase made on Amazon and Flipkart
  • Applicable on Amazon.in and Flipkart.com
10X MR points
5X MR on Other Online Spends
Earn 5X Membership Rewards points on all other online purchases
  • All online merchants except Amazon and Flipkart
5X MR points
Reward Points (1)
1X MR on Offline Spends
Earn 1 MR point per ₹50 on all offline POS transactions
1X MR points
Fuel Benefits (1)
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions
  • Valid on transactions ₹500–₹5,000
  • Max ₹250 per statement cycle
1% waiver
₹3,000/yr

Reward Program

Program
American Express Membership Rewards
10X on Amazon/Flipkart, 5X on other online, 1X on offline
Effective cashback: 0.50%
Points expire: Points do not expire as long as card is active
Redemption Options
  • Statement credit (1 MR = ₹0.25)
  • Gift cards and vouchers
  • Catalogue redemption
  • Transfer to select airline partners
Bonus Categories
Amazon & Flipkart
10x multiplier
10X MR on Amazon and Flipkart
Other Online
5x multiplier
5X MR on other online spends
Offline
1x multiplier
1X MR on offline POS transactions
Milestone Bonuses
1,000 bonus MR points on spending ₹1 Lakh annually
Spend ₹1,00,000 annually
1,000 MR Points

Fees & Charges

Charge Amount
Joining Fee ₹495 All inclusive
Annual Fee ₹495 All inclusive
Add-on Card Fee Free Free

Transaction Charges

Forex Markup
3.5%
Interest Rate (Monthly)
3.5%
Late Payment Fee
₹1,000
Cash Advance Fee
3.5%

ATM Charges

Own Bank Withdrawal
₹250
Other Bank Withdrawal
₹250
Intl. Withdrawal Fee
3.5% + ₹250

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

1% waiver on transactions between ₹500 – ₹5,000. Max waiver: ₹250/cycle.

Eligibility

Requirements

Min. Monthly Income
₹25,000
Min. Annual Income
₹4,50,000
Min. Credit Score
700
Age Range
21 – 60 years
Employment
Salaried, Self-Employed

Notes

  • Salaried: Gross Monthly Income > ₹25,000
  • Self-Employed: ITR > ₹4.5 Lakh p.a.
  • Subject to credit assessment

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic

0 visits/year

Not included

International

0 visits/year

Not included

  • Lounge access not included with this card

Transaction Limits

ATM Withdrawal / Day
₹25,000
POS & E-Commerce / Day
₹2,00,000
Contactless / Txn
₹2,000

Features

Contactless payments EMV chip security Domestic usage Add-on cards available Amex Offers — exclusive merchant discounts Mobile app for instant notifications

EMI Options

Min. Transaction
₹2,500
Interest / Month
1.5%
Tenure Options
3, 6, 9, 12 months
Processing Fee
1%

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The American Express SmartEarn Credit Card is an entry-level card designed for online shoppers. It offers an exceptional 10X Membership Rewards points...

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