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American Express
One-time
Waived on ₹40,000/yr
Uncapped rewards
Score 750+
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Terms read from published copy
The rates below were read from American Express’s published wording rather than a confirmed rate table, so treat them as indicative.
Terms effective from 9 Oct 2026.
See where each figure came fromData-driven verdict based on net earnings after fees and caps.
Key strength
This card publishes no category-wise reward rates.
Biggest limitation
10X stops at 500 Membership Rewards Points a month and 5X at 250. The 10X cap is shared across Flipkart, Uber, BookMyShow and others, and a separate 500-point cap covers EaseMyTrip and Zomato together.
Priced with caps, exclusions, and annual fee deducted live.
Monthly spending — ₹54,000
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We do not have category-wise reward rates recorded for this card. Check the issuer's page before relying on it.
We do not have redemption details recorded for this card. Check the issuer's page before relying on it.
| Charge | Amount | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Joining fee | ₹584 | — |
| Annual / renewal fee | ₹584 | Rs. 495 + applicable taxes, fully waived if spends in the immediately preceding card membership year are Rs. 40,000 or more |
Fees exclude GST unless stated. Charges can change — confirm against the issuer's current schedule before applying.
Year one
Rewards only
no welcome value is recorded
Every year after
₹40,000 a year
is what it takes to keep the ₹584 fee off — about ₹3,333 a month
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|---|---|---|---|
| American Express SmartEarn Credit Card · this card | ₹584 | Not published | Not recorded |
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Headline rates are not comparable on their own — each card caps and excludes differently. Run your own spending through the switch calculator to see which of these actually pays you more.
₹584 plus GST, waived on ₹40,000 of annual spend.
We do not have lounge details recorded for this card. Check the issuer’s page.
We do not have UPI details recorded for this card.
We do not have an exclusions list recorded for this card. Check the issuer’s terms.
American Express publishes about ₹37,500 a month for salaried applicants, and it is usually issued above a 750 credit score. Meeting the criteria is not an approval — the issuer decides.
We do not have redemption details recorded.
You can apply online through our website by filling out the application form and uploading the required documents. You may also visit your nearest branch for in-person assistance.
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A late payment fee and interest will be charged. Missing payments can also impact your credit score.
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American Express SmartEarn Credit Card — see the rates above. ₹584 a year.