IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

Option 1 (With Fees): 

• Joining fee: Rs.: 4,999 + GST
• Welcome Benefits of 8,000 BluChips

- 5000 IndiGo BluChips voucher + IndiGo meal voucher on joining fee payment

- 3000 IndiGo BluChips voucher on Rs. 1 Lakh spends within 90 days

• Complimentary 3 Month EazyDiner Membership

• Milestone Benefits: Vouchers of up to 25,000 IndiGo BluChips, every year

-Get 5 vouchers of 5,000 BluChips each on crossing Rs. 2L, Rs. 5L, Rs. 8L, Rs. 10L, and Rs. 12L annually

• Annual Fee Rs. 4,999 +GST (2nd year onwards)
• Earn up to 22 IndiGo BluChips/Rs. 100 on IndiGo Web & App

• 6 on Card & Up to 16 from IndiGo (based on tier

• Get 3/Rs. 100 on dining, entertainment & other spends

• 0.5/Rs. 100 on other UPI, rent, utility, fuel and wallet

• Power of 2 Card Networks: Enjoy convenience of UPI with the RuPay Card & International acceptance with Mastercard and benefits provided by both networks
• Annual Fee Payment Benefit: Get Voucher of 5000 IndiGo BluChips and a complimentary IndiGo meal voucher on payment of annual fees
• Free Trip Cancellation cover: Avail reimbursed for non-refundable flight and hotel cancellations for up to Rs. 25,000 twice a year
• Forex MarkUp 1.49%: Enjoy low forex markup of 1.49% for international spends
• Redeem Your BluChips: Use the BluChips for IndiGo Flights

Option 2 (With FD):

• Free for the first year with min Rs. 1 Lakh FD
• Welcome Benefits include getting 3000 IndiGo BluChips voucher on Rs. 1 Lakh spends within 90 days, and Complimentary 3 Month EazyDiner Membership
• Assured approval - Fixed deposit backed card and no credit history needed
• Milestone Benefits: Vouchers up to 25,000 IndiGo BluChips every year

-Get 5 vouchers of 5,000 BluChips each on crossing Rs. 2L, Rs. 5L, Rs. 8L, Rs. 10L, and Rs. 12L annually

• Annual Fee Rs. 4,999 +GST (2nd year onwards)
• Earn up to 22 IndiGo BluChips/Rs. 100 on IndiGo Web & App

• 6 on Card & Up to 16 from IndiGo (based on tier)

• Get 3/Rs. 100 on dining, entertainment & other spends

• 0.5/Rs. 100 on other UPI, rent, utility, fuel and wallet

• Power of Dual Cards: Enjoy convenience of UPI with the RuPay Card & International acceptance with Mastercard and benefits provided by both networks
• Annual Fee Payment Benefit: Get Voucher of 5000 IndiGo BluChips and a complimentary IndiGo meal voucher on payment of annual fees
• Free Trip Cancellation cover: Get reimbursed for non-refundable flight and hotel cancellations for up to Rs. 25,000 twice a year
• Forex MarkUp 1.49%: Enjoy low forex markup of 1.49% for international spends
• Redeem your Indigo Bluechips: Use the IndiGo BluChips for IndiGo Flights

Mastercard World Privileges:

• Seamless online & POS transactions globally
• Exclusive travel and dining benefits
• 4 complimentary golf rounds and 12 complimentary golf lessons every year

RuPay Privileges:

• Seamless online, POS & UPI QR transactions in India
• Scan and pay at 60Mn+ merchants
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on the RuPay network

• Welcome Gift of 11,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points
• Complimentary Airport Lounge accesses such as American Express and other Domestic Lounges in India. Also, get a Complimentary Membership to Priority Pass, with the US$99 Annual Membership Fee waived off
• Avail privileges at Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris; Preferred Hotel Group
• Get special benefits at Max Healthcare and various other curated benefits for mind, body and soul
• Complimentary access to leading Golf courses in India

Pros

• IndiGo loyalists can take great advantage of this card as they can earn BluChips for spending through the airline’s website and app
• 4 complimentary golf rounds and 12 complimentary golf lessons every year
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on the RuPay network

Cons

• No complimentary airport lounge access although being a travel card
• No lifestyle benefits on non-travel spending categories
• No complimentary BluChip is offered along with the card

Pros

• Relax luxuriously in the American Express Platinum Lounge at Delhi Domestic Terminal
• Avail movie or online shopping vouchers worth Rs.6,000 per year
• Special privileges at Taj, SeleQtions and Vivanta Hotels; Preferred Hotels & Resorts
• Redeem the Points for over 500 options that include travel, dining, accessories and more

Cons

• Poor reward structure
• Absence of bonus reward points on milestone spends
• High-interest rates
• High Annual Fee