American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card

Joining Fee

₹1,000

Annual Fee

Rs. 4500 (Reversed on annual spends of Rs. 1.5 Lakhs)

Rewards
Best For: Reward points enthusiasts, Those who spend regularly and can meet fee waiver thresholds, Shoppers redeeming for lifestyle vouchers

American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card

Rewards Structure

Base Reward Rate

1% on spends

Point Value

1 Point = ₹0.25

Pros

  • Welcome gift of 4,000 Bonus MR Points on meeting spend criteria
  • Monthly bonus points milestones rewarding regular usage
  • Renewal bonus of 5,000 MR Points
  • Annual fee waiver available on higher spends
  • Attractive Gold Collection redemption options including Taj, Amazon, Flipkart vouchers
  • Fuel convenience fee waiver at HPCL
  • Up to 20% dining discounts at select restaurants
  • Low first-year joining fee of Rs. 1,000

Cons

  • Second year onwards annual fee of Rs. 4,500 is relatively high
  • No points earned on Fuel, Insurance, Utilities, Cash Transactions and EMI at Point of Sale
  • Limited acceptance compared to Visa/Mastercard
  • Card issued only in select cities in India

Hidden Catches (Transparency Policy)

To build trust with our users, we highlight the fine print that issuers often tuck away in policy documents.

Monthly milestone benefit requires enrollment

Welcome gift requires payment of joining fee and spending INR 15,000 within first 90 days

No MR Points on EMI options selected from merchant's website or terminal effective March 15, 2020

Annual fee waiver is only 50% if spends are between Rs. 90,000 and Rs. 1,49,999; full waiver only above Rs. 1,50,000

Fuel convenience fee waiver only applies to transactions below Rs. 5,000 at HPCL

Key Benefits & Features

24x7 Card Related Assistance, Dispute Resolution, Zero Lost Card Liability, Emergency Card Replacement, Contactless Payment.

Eligibility Criteria

Min. Annual Income

₹4.5 Lakhs

Age Requirement

18+ Years

Occupation

SALARIEDSELF_EMPLOYED

Notable Exclusions

No Membership Rewards Points on Fuel spends (petrol, diesel, CNG from Oil Marketing Companies).No Membership Rewards Points on Insurance spends.No Membership Rewards Points on Utility payments (electricity, water, gas bills).No Membership Rewards Points on Cash Transactions.No Membership Rewards Points on EMI conversion at Point of Sale or EMI options selected at merchant's website/terminal. Effective March 15, 2020.

*Exclusions may apply to EMI transactions, fuel, and wallet reloads based on current bank policy.

These details are based on information updated on . Fees and benefits change often - confirm on the issuer's own page before applying.

About American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card

The American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card is designed for everyday spenders who want to turn their regular purchases into valuable rewards. With a joining fee of Rs. 1,000 and an annual fee of Rs. 4,500, the card offers meaningful fee waiver thresholds — a 100% waiver if annual spends reach Rs. 1,50,000 or above, and a 50% waiver for spends between Rs. 90,000 and Rs. 1,49,999, making it accessible for those who spend consistently. Cardmembers earn 1 Membership Rewards Point for every Rs. 50 spent, with bonus earning opportunities built in throughout the year. Spending four times on transactions of Rs. 1,500 or more in a calendar month earns 1,000 bonus points, while monthly spends of Rs. 20,000 or above unlock an additional 1,000 points. Upon card renewal, members receive 5,000 Membership Rewards Points, and new cardmembers enjoy a welcome gift of 4,000 bonus points on meeting initial spend criteria. Points can be redeemed through the Gold Collection, offering vouchers from brands like Taj, Shoppers Stop, Tanishq, Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra. Additional perks include dining discounts at select restaurants, a fuel convenience fee waiver at HPCL, EMI flexibility, and 24x7 card assistance — making this card a well-rounded rewards option for lifestyle-focused spenders.

Expert Review

Our Verdict

Earn Membership Rewards Points on every spend with welcome gift, bonus milestones & Gold Collection redemptions.

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