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American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card

American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card

The American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card is a rewards-centric credit card from American Express India designed to help cardholders earn Membership Rewards® Points on everyday spends. The card offers bonus points for certain monthly milestones and extra points on first-year activities, making it suited to users who actively use their credit card for regular transactions. Cardholders also enjoy various Amex privileges such as contactless payments, 24×7 support, and the flexibility to convert large purchases into EMIs.

American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card

American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card
Joining Fees
Rs. 1,000
Annual Fees
Rs. 4,500
Card Type
Rewards
Network Type
American Express
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  • Earn 1 Membership Rewards® Point for every ₹50 spent, except on excluded categories.
  • Earn 1,000 bonus Membership Rewards® Points on completing 4 transactions of ₹1,500 or more in a calendar month.
  • Earn an additional 1,000 bonus points on spending ₹20,000 or more in a calendar month (enrollment required).
  • Get 5,000 Membership Rewards® Points on card renewal af
  • Joining Fee: ₹1,000 plus applicable taxes.
  • Annual Fee: ₹4,500 plus applicable taxes from the second year onwards.
  • Annual fee waiver or reduction available based on annual spending thresholds.
  • No reward points are earned on fuel, insurance, utilities, cash advances and EMI transactions at point of sale.
  • Rewards earned under the American Express Membership Rewards® Program.
  • Card is enabled for contactless payments.
  • Eligible transactions can be converted into EMIs.
  • Customer support available 24×7.
  • Strong rewards program with monthly bonus opportunities.
  • Renewal bonus adds long-term value.
  • Annual fee can be reduced or waived with sufficient spends.
  • No reward points on fuel, utilities, and insurance spends.
  • High annual fee if spend milestones are not met.
  • Network type not specified on the official page.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Must be a Resident Indian as defined under the Income Tax Act.
• Issuance currently subject to select cities (e.g., Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Indore, Coimbatore, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Nagpur, Nasik, Trivandrum, Mysuru).
• Employed with a personal annual income of ₹4.5 lakhs or self-employed with ₹6 lakhs+.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must hold an Indian or multinational bank account in India.
• Good credit history with no payment defaults.
• If self-employed, business must be trading for more than 12 months.

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WELCOME BENEFITS
• Welcome Gift of 4,000 Bonus Membership Rewards® Points on payment of joining fee and spending Rs.15,000 within first 90 days of card members

CARD REVIEW
The American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card caters well to regular spenders who seek to earn Membership Rewards® Points on routine transactions and enjoy bonus point opportunities through monthly milestones and renewal bonuses. It offers strong value for active card usage, especially with fee waiver possibilities tied to annual spending. However, the rewards rate is limited on several common categories like fuel and utilities, which may restrict point accumulation for some users. The card lacks an explicitly stated network type on the official page and does not provide premium travel perks like airport lounge access. Overall, this card suits individuals focused on reward points and milestone incentives rather than travel or lifestyle perks.


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