credit cards review
American Express
“Why waste time say lot word, when few word do trick?”
Strong rewards and milestone value, best for consistent spenders where the card is accepted.
- Overall score 8.1/10
- Top fit: travel, rewards
- Compare plan-level pages before purchase.
Quick Facts
Founded
1850
Headquarters
New York, USA (India operations Gurugram)
Official Website
americanexpress.com ↗Score breakdown
All plans
Amex Platinum Travel
8.2/10Travel card with strong milestone value for consistent annual spenders.
Rs 5k fee
Amex Membership Rewards
7.9/10Flexible points card for everyday spend and voucher redemptions.
Rs 1k fee
Amex SmartEarn
7.8/10Low-fee online rewards card, a good Amex entry point.
Rs 495 fee
Editorial notes
Plain-English take
American Express works best for spenders who hit its milestones and shop where it is accepted. Check acceptance at your regular merchants before making it your primary card.
With any credit card, the reward rate matters far less than paying the full statement balance every month. Interest on a revolved balance wipes out rewards many times over.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong reward and milestone value
- Well-regarded customer service
- Good welcome and renewal benefits
Cons
- Lower merchant acceptance than Visa or Mastercard
- Best value needs milestone spends
- Fewer cards than large banks
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Who this is for
Our verdict on American Express
tldr.money editorial score: 8.1/10
Strong rewards and milestone value, best for consistent spenders where the card is accepted.
This is our own editorial assessment, not a customer rating. We do not publish testimonials and we are not paid for placement. See how we score insurers for the inputs and their limits.
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Editorial Team
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FAQ
Should I shortlist American Express?
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