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American Express Membership Rewards
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Amex MRCC: Earn 1 MR per ₹50 plus up to 2,000 bonus MR points every month (1,000 pts on ₹20k spend + 1,000 pts on 4 swipes of ₹1,500+). 4,000 welcome points. Fee waived on ₹1.5L spend.

78
Score
Based on rewards, fees, benefits & eligibility
₹4.5K
Fee
Waiver available on spending
1
Reward Pts
Base earn rate (per transaction slab)
0.00%
Cashback
On eligible transactions
1 RP Earn
base reward rate
No Lounges
complimentary
₹4,500/yr
waiver available
78/100
CardSahayak rating
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How Much Can You Earn?

Calculate your potential rewards with this card

₹ /month
₹10,000 ₹5,00,000

Your Annual Benefits

Reward Points
pts
₹
Annual Fee
Card membership
-₹4,500
Net Annual Value

You save per year!

What's Great

  • Earn up to 24,000 bonus Membership Rewards points per year through monthly milestones alone
  • 1,000 bonus MR points every month on simply using the card 4 times for ₹1,500+ each
  • Additional 1,000 bonus MR points every month on reaching ₹20,000 monthly spend
  • Membership Rewards points never expire
  • Redeem points via 18 Karat and 24 Karat Gold Collection for high-value partner vouchers
  • 100% annual fee waiver on spending ₹1,50,000/year (or 50% waiver on ₹90,000 spend)

Things to Consider

  • Annual renewal fee of ₹4,500 + GST after year 1
  • No complimentary domestic or international airport lounge access
  • Offline merchant acceptance is lower in Tier 2/3 cities compared to Visa\/Mastercard
  • Zero reward points earned on fuel, insurance, and utility bill transactions

Perfect For

Amex beginners Points collectors Reward maximizers

About This Card

Entry-level Amex with 1000 bonus points monthly on ₹20K spend
Annual Fee
₹4,500
Waiver
Full waiver on Rs. 1,50,000+ spend in preceding year; 50% waiver on Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 1,49,999 spend
Joining Fee
₹1,000

Other Charges

Interest Rate (APR)
Monthly on outstanding balance
3.49% - 3.50%
Foreign Transaction Fee
Markup on international txns
3.50%
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Save on fuel transactions
Up to ₹0/mo
Interest-Free Period
On new purchases if paid in full
20 to 55 days
Cash Advance Fee
Fee for cash withdrawal from ATM
3.5% of amount (min ₹250)
Late Payment Fee
Charged if minimum due not paid on time
₹100 for TAD up to ₹500, ₹500 for ₹500.01-₹5,000, ₹750 for ₹5,000.01-₹20,000, up to ₹1,300 for >₹50,000
Reward Points Validity
How long your earned points remain valid
Points never expire (as long as account is active)
Card Replacement Fee
Fee for lost or damaged card replacement
₹300
1
Reward Pts
₹0.50
Point Value
0.00%
Cashback
Welcome Bonus
4,000 Membership Rewards points upon spending ₹15,000 within 90 days of card issuance and payment of joining fee

Milestone Rewards

Earn 1,000 bonus Membership Rewards points every month by simply using your card 4 times on transactions of ₹1,500 and above
Earn an additional 1,000 bonus Membership Rewards points every month on reaching monthly spends of ₹20,000
Earn up to 24,000 bonus Membership Rewards points in a year from monthly milestones alone
Full annual fee waiver on spending ₹1,50,000 or more in the preceding anniversary year (or 50% waiver on spending ₹90,000 to ₹1,49,999)

Reward Earning by Category

Category Reward Rate Details
Shopping 2 pts/₹100 1 MR per Rs. 50 on all eligible spends
Dining 2 pts/₹100 1 MR per Rs. 50 on dining
Fuel — No MR on fuel spends; 0% convenience fee at HPCL under Rs. 5,000
Point Value: 1 point = ₹0.50 | Redemption Fee: ₹0 + GST per request

Fuel Savings

₹0/mo

Lost Card Cover

₹0

Add-On Card

Free

Dining

  • •Earn 1 Membership Rewards point per ₹50 spent on dining transactions
  • •Up to 20% discount across select partner restaurants with American Express dining privileges

Shopping

  • •Redeem MR points for vouchers from Taj, Shoppers Stop, Amazon, Flipkart

Travel

  • •Redeem points for travel vouchers or transfer to airline programs
  • •Access to American Express Travel Online

Partner Benefits

  • •0% fuel convenience fee at HPCL for transactions under Rs. 5,000

Reward Exclusions

  • ✕ Fuel spends
  • ✕ Insurance premium payments
  • ✕ Utility bill payments
  • ✕ Cash advances

Special Offers & Features

  • •Welcome gift: 4,000 Membership Rewards points on spending ₹15,000 in first 90 days of card issuance
  • •1,000 bonus Membership Rewards points each month on completing 4 transactions of ₹1,500 or more
  • •1,000 bonus Membership Rewards points each month on achieving total retail spends of ₹20,000 or more
  • •1 Membership Rewards point per ₹50 spent on all regular retail purchases
  • •Exclusive access to 18K and 24K Gold Collection redemptions for luxury vouchers (Taj, Marriott, Amazon, Tanishq)
  • •100% annual fee waiver on ₹1,50,000 annual spends (or 50% waiver on ₹90,000 annual spends)
  • •0% convenience fee at HPCL fuel stations for transactions below ₹25,000

EMI Options

  • •Splitpay: Convert eligible transactions into monthly EMI installments
  • •Flexible tenures from 3 to 24 months with competitive interest rates
  • •Instant booking via Amex mobile app or online account

Reward Transfer Partners

Singapore Airlines
Ratio: 4:1
Min: 2,000 pts
Transfer: 3-5 days
4 MR = 1 KrisFlyer mile
British Airways
Ratio: 4:1
Min: 2,000 pts
Transfer: 3-5 days
4 MR = 1 Avios
Marriott Bonvoy
Ratio: 2:1
Min: 2,000 pts
Transfer: 2-3 days
2 MR = 1 Marriott point
Hilton Honors
Ratio: 1:1
Min: 2,000 pts
Transfer: 2-3 days
1 MR = 1 Hilton point

Card Features

Contactless
✓ Yes
Virtual Card
✗ No
International
✓ Yes
Material
Plastic

Mobile Wallet Support

Google Pay Apple Pay Samsung Pay
78 out of 100

CardSahayak Score

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Eligibility

Salaried ₹37,500/mo
Self-Employed ₹50,000/mo
Age 18-60 yrs
CIBIL 700+
Employment Salaried, Self-Employed
Card Variant Premium

Scores

Rewards 42/100
Fees 80/100
Benefits 23/100
Access 84/100

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Deals & Offers

Exclusive offers available on American Express Membership Rewards

Air India: 10X Rewards on Flight Bookings with Amex

Earn up to 10X Membership Rewards points on Air India flight bookings. Valid for Centurion and Platinum cardholders.

10
Till 31 Jul 2027 travel
Discount
10X Membership Rewards
Min Spend
No minimum
Max Savings
10X Membership Rewards points on flights
Valid Until
31 Jul 2027
How to Avail
Book flights on Air India and pay with your Amex Centurion or Platinum card.
Terms & Conditions

Valid for American Express Centurion and Platinum cardholders only. Points credited within 120 days.

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MakeMyTrip

MakeMyTrip

Experience luxury travel with American Express Cards on MakeMyTrip. Enjoy a flat 10% instant discount up to ₹3,000 on flights and luxury hotels with code AMEXMMT.

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Till 31 Dec 2026 AMEXMMT travel
Discount
Flat 10% up to ₹3,000
Min Spend
₹10,000
Max Savings
₹3,000
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Open MakeMyTrip app or makemytrip.com.
Step 2: Search for domestic/international flights or luxury hotels totaling ₹10,000+.
Step 3: Enter promo code AMEXMMT on payment review screen.
Step 4: Pay with American Express Card to get up to ₹3,000 instant discount.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on flight and hotel bookings across India and international routes. Minimum spend of ₹10,000 required. Maximum discount of ₹3,000 per booking. Valid once per cardholder per calendar month.

Use Code: AMEXMMT
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Tata CLiQ Luxury

Tata CLiQ Luxury

Indulge in designer couture, luxury watches, and fine lifestyle accessories. American Express Cardholders get flat 10% instant discount up to ₹2,500 on Tata CLiQ Luxury.

10
Till 31 Dec 2026 AMEXTATACLIQ shopping
Discount
Flat 10% up to ₹2,500
Min Spend
₹7,500
Max Savings
₹2,500
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Visit luxury.tatacliq.com or download Tata CLiQ Luxury app.
Step 2: Add designer fashion, watches, or accessories worth ₹7,500 or more.
Step 3: Enter promo code AMEXTATACLIQ at checkout.
Step 4: Pay with your American Express Card to get 10% instant discount up to ₹2,500.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on eligible luxury brands on Tata CLiQ Luxury. Minimum transaction value of ₹7,500 required. Maximum instant discount is ₹2,500 per transaction. Valid once per cardholder per calendar month.

Use Code: AMEXTATACLIQ
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❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about American Express Membership Rewards

To be eligible, you need:
  • • Min age: 18 years
  • • Salaried: ₹37,500/month min
  • • Self-employed: ₹50,000/month min
  • • CIBIL: 700+ recommended
The annual fee is ₹4,500. The fee can be waived by Full waiver on Rs. 1,50,000+ spend in preceding year; 50% waiver on Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 1,49,999 spend.
You earn 1 reward points per eligible transaction. Each point is worth approximately ₹0.50. Welcome bonus: 4,000 Membership Rewards points upon spending ₹15,000 within 90 days of card issuance and payment of joining fee on activation! Redeem for flights, hotels, vouchers via American Express rewards portal.
No complimentary lounge access. Consider a premium card for this benefit.
  • • Instant: Pre-approved American Express customers
  • • 24-48 hrs: New customers with documents
  • • Delivery: 7-10 working days

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