American Express® Platinum Card vs HDFC Bank Biz Black Credit Card

• Earn 1,00,000 Welcome Bonus Membership Rewards® Points
• Benefits worth Rs. 37,000 every time one book at one of the 1000+ properties under the Fine Hotels & Resorts collection. Get 25% off at Taj, SeleQtions and Vivanta Hotels
• REMAIN PROTECTED WITH BENEFITS UP TO Rs. 20,000 BY AVAILING:

A. Air Accident Insurance

B. Overseas Medical Insurance

C. Purchase Protection

D. Wallet Protection

• 24X7 CONCIERGE SERVICE
• Access over 1,200 Airport Lounges globally that includes the following:

1. The Centurion® Lounge

2. American Express Lounges

3. Priority Pass™ Lounges

4. Delta Sky Club® Lounges when flying Delta

5. Escape Lounges 6. Domestic Partner Lounges in India

• Avail exclusive deals on airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Delta Airlines and more
• Complimentary benefits worth Rs. 37,000 at the iconic 5-star properties, which includes guaranteed 4 pm late check-out, room upgrades at check-in when available, daily breakfast for two, WiFi or a special amenity at each property worth US$100. Hotels included are Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton and many more
• Upgrades to Elite Tier Memberships: Taj InnerCircle Silver Tier, Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite Status, Hilton Honors Gold Status, Radisson Rewards Gold Status, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
• For death due to air accident, get Coverage of Rs. 5 Cr, for loss of checked-in baggage, passport or documents., get coverage of Rs. 50,000, and avail complimentary Overseas Medical Insurance for US$ 50,000 for the first seven days of a trip
• Avail 3X Membership Reward points on everything, every time you spend abroad
• Access VIP-only events, pre-sale tickets and best seats in the house for concerts, Fashion Weeks, Grammy Awards, Wimbledon and more
• Access favourite restaurants around the world such as Hakkasan London, Zuma Rome, Nobu New York, Cipriani Dubai and many more
• Enjoy access to Platinum Fine Dining at restaurants in Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities. Enjoy meals with a glass of wine and/or dessert at restaurants like Masala Bay, Spicy Duck, The Lodhi, Vetro and Enoteca etc
• Up to 50% off at over 1800 premium restaurants in India with a complimentary membership to EazyDiner Prime. Other privileges include a complimentary drink, preferential reservations & a 24X7 VIP helpline
• Complimentary access to more than 30+ golf courses across India

• Welcome Benefit:

1. Get Club Marriott Annual Membership + Taj Stay voucher worth Rs. 5000 on spends of  Rs. 1.5 lakhs within first 90 days

2. Obtain up to 20% discounts for dining, stay and spa service with Club Marriott membership across Asia – Pacific region

• Milestone Benefit

1. Get SmartBuy Flight / Taj Stay Voucher worth Rs. 5000 on every Rs. 5 Lakhs spends. (On all retail spends excluding rent and petrol)

2. Avail vouchers worth Rs. 20,000 in calendar year (Rs. 20 Lakhs spends) 

• Renewal fee waived off if you spend Rs. 7.5 Lakhs and more in the previous year
• Spend Rs. 1.5 Lakhs in first 90 days of card issuance to get First Year Joining Fee waived off (Applicable for fresh issuance only)
• Save up to Rs. 4,40,780 annually on BizBlack Credit Card
• Up to 55 days Interest Free Credit Period
• Avail 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 spent for business needs 
• Earn 5X Reward Points on selected Business spends such as:

1. Bill Payment via Payzapp & SmartPay

2. Income Tax/ Advance Tax payment via eportal.incometax.gov.in

3. GST payment via payment.gst.gov.in

4. Hotel & flight booking on MMT MyBiz powered by SmartBuy BizDeals

5. Business Productivity tools like Tally, Office 365, AWS, Google, Credflow, Azure & more via SmartBuy BizDeals - Nuclei 

Note: 5X Reward Points applicable on minimum spends Rs. 50,000 in statement cycle

• Make GST payment using Business Credit Card
• Pay Income Tax/ Advance Tax using Business Credit Card
• Avail up to 40% savings on the Business travel and software purchase on smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/business  

1. Business Travel Benefits via MMT MyBiz :  

- 4% off on Flights and Hotels booking.

- Discounted Fares, Free Meal & Seat Selection, Low Fees for Cancellation   

2. Business Productivity Tools via – Nuclei :  

-  Instant discount on Business Software such as Google Workspace, Tally Prime, AWS, Microsoft Azure & more

- Get GST Invoice for availing Input Tax Credit  

• Unlimited Domestic and International Airport lounge access to 1000+ Lounges for primary and add-on card members
• Unlimited Airport lounge access valid for only Active cardholders
• Enjoy complimentary golf games (6 per quarter) across the finest courses in the world along with 24x7 booking assistance by calling concierge
• Get 24-hour access to Golf Concierge Assistance services for booking/cancellation
• Customize business, travel and entertainment experiences with bank’s Global Concierge Assistance
• Diners Exclusive Benefit :

- Fast Track Airport Experience: Skip the line for check-in and receive baggage assistance

- Dining Delight: Exclusive dining offers, from gourmet cuisine to local delicacies

- Health & Wellness:  Get up to 15% off on Fitness membership, pharmacy purchases & more

- Small Medium Enterprise (SME): Boost Business with special offers on business producitivity tools, HR Solutions & more

• Dining Benefits: Enjoy FLAT 10% EXTRA OFF on dining bills at 35K+ restaurants
• SmartBuy: Get up to 10X Reward Points on Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, Apple Imagine Tresor, on SmartBuy
• SmartPay: SmartPay is an automatic payment facility available to pay the utility bills.  Get assured cashback up to Rs. 1800 in the first year and exciting e-vouchers worth up to Rs. 800 for adding 2 or more bills on Smart Pay
• Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
• Choose EMI option for large online or in-store purchases using Biz Black Credit Card and avail easy repayments using Easy EMI
• Zero Lost card liability
• Credit liability cover: Rs. 9 lakh
• Business Insurance Benefit: Secure Business with specially curated Business Insurance package:

1. Avail Business Insurance package starting at an annual premium of Rs. 3,785 which includes:

a.  Fire & Burglary insurance for Shop up to Rs. 5 lakhs

b. Cash in Safe/Transit up to Rs. 25,000

c. Electronic Equipment insurance excluding terrorism up to Rs. 50,000

d. Hospital Cash: Accident only amount payable per day up to Rs. 1000 

e. Hospital Cash: Illness only amount payable per day up to Rs.1000 

f. Also, Cardholders have the option to choose higher Business Insurance cover as per their Business need.

• Minimum of 2500 RP is needed to redeem Reward Points against statement balance
• Flights and Hotels redemption, Credit Card members can redeem up to a maximum of 70% of the booking value through Reward Points. Rest of the transaction amount will have to be paid via the Credit Card limit.
• Redeem up to 70% of product/Voucher value through Reward Points on select vouchers/products and pay the remaining amount via Credit card.  
• Unredeemed Reward Points will expire/lapse after 3 year of accumulation. 
• The maximum 1,50,000 Reward Points can be earned in a statement cycle
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver

Pros

• Healthcare Offers are as follows:

1. Up to 20% off on health check-ups, OPD Consultation, dental treatments

2. Discounted stays at villas with wellness experiences

3. 20% off on skincare & beauty products

4. 15% off on pharmacy 

5. Special discounts on spa services at Atmamtan Spa, O2, Tattva

• Hype Luxury Car Rentals Offers Earn: Avail benefits worth up to Rs. 90,000 annually
• Fraud protection worth Rs. 15 Lakh and Emergency Hotel and Travel Assistance up to Rs. 2 Lakh and emergency cash in India

Cons

• Extremely high Annual Fee with no first-year waiver
• High minimum payment
• Variable APR/Interest Rates

Pros

• Up to 5X Reward Points on card spends, including business expenses
• Extensive travel benefits like unlimited lounge access, accelerated rewards, discount offers and vouchers
• Lifestyle benefits like dining discounts, golf access and rewards and discounts on popular brands/platforms

Cons

• Spend-based condition on rewards on business spends and capping on monthly rewards earnings
• Due to the high joining fee, the card is only available to large businesses and enterprises
• No Reward Points are awarded for fuel, education, and rent payments