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American Express SmartEarn
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American Express SmartEarn

by American Express · Data verified 2 days ago

Lifetime free Amex card with 10X points on Flipkart, Uber, BookMyShow, Amazon. 5X on Swiggy, Zomato. Best free Amex card.

81
Score
Based on rewards, fees, benefits & eligibility
₹495
Fee
Waiver available on spending
10
Reward Pts
Base earn rate (per transaction slab)
0.00%
Cashback
On eligible transactions
10 RP Earn
base reward rate
No Lounges
complimentary
₹495/yr
waiver available
81/100
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
-₹495
Net Annual Value

You save per year!

What's Great

  • 10X Membership Rewards Points on Flipkart and Uber (capped at 500 MR points per month)
  • 5X Membership Rewards Points on Amazon, Swiggy, BookMyShow, Blinkit, Cleartrip, and Urban Company (capped at 250 MR points per month)
  • ₹500 cashback on spending ₹10,000 in the first 90 days of card issuance
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹495 easily waived on annual spends of ₹40,000 or more
  • Up to ₹1,500 in additional vouchers on annual spend milestones (₹500 voucher each at ₹1.2L, ₹1.8L, and ₹2.4L)

Things to Consider

  • Accelerated 10X (500 pts) and 5X (250 pts) points have strict monthly caps
  • No complimentary domestic or international airport lounge access
  • Amex network acceptance is lower at small offline merchant outlets compared to Visa/RuPay

Perfect For

Online shoppers Amex starters Cashback seekers

About This Card

10X rewards on online merchants, 5X on offline with no annual fee
Annual Fee
₹495
Waiver
Spend \u20b940,000 in a year
Joining Fee
₹495
Waiver

Other Charges

Interest Rate (APR)
Monthly on outstanding balance
3.50% - 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 ₹300)
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
10
Reward Pts
₹0.25
Point Value
0.00%
Cashback
Welcome Bonus
Rs. 500 cashback on eligible spends of Rs. 10,000 in the first 90 days

Milestone Rewards

Spend ₹10,000 in the first 90 days to receive ₹500 cashback
Gift voucher worth ₹500 on reaching ₹1,20,000 annual spend milestone
Gift voucher worth ₹500 on reaching ₹1,80,000 annual spend milestone
Gift voucher worth ₹500 on reaching ₹2,40,000 annual spend milestone

Reward Earning by Category

Category Reward Rate Details
E-commerce - Flipkart BONUS 10 pts/₹100 10X MR on Flipkart (cap 500 pts/month, combined with other 10X partners) (Cap: 500/mo)
Shopping - Amazon BONUS 5 pts/₹100 5X MR on Amazon (cap 250 pts/month) (Cap: 250/mo)
Dining 2 pts/₹100 1 MR per Rs. 50 on dining
Shopping 2 pts/₹100 1 MR per Rs. 50 on other shopping
Fuel — 0% convenience fee on HPCL fuel transactions below Rs. 5,000; no MR on fuel
Point Value: 1 point = ₹0.25 | Redemption Fee: ₹0 + GST per request

Fuel Savings

₹0/mo

Lost Card Cover

₹0

Movies

  • •10X Membership Rewards points on BookMyShow and PVR

Dining

  • •10X Membership Rewards points on Zomato

Shopping

  • •10X on Flipkart (cap 500 pts/month)
  • •5X on Amazon (cap 250 pts/month)
  • •10X on Ajio, Nykaa, BlinkIt, Myntra
  • •5X on Swiggy
  • •10X on Uber

Travel

  • •10X Membership Rewards points on EaseMyTrip

Partner Benefits

  • •10X Membership Rewards Points on Flipkart and Uber (max 500 MR points per calendar month)
  • •5X Membership Rewards Points on Amazon, Swiggy, BookMyShow, Blinkit, Cleartrip, Urban Company (max 250 MR points per month)

Special Offers & Features

  • •Access to Amex Offers for cashbacks, discounts, and bonus points
  • •0% convenience fee on HPCL fuel transactions below ₹5,000; specific fees for higher amounts and other merchants

EMI Options

  • •EMI conversion available on transactions above ₹5,000
  • •Tenures of 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 months with competitive interest rates

Reward Transfer Partners

Marriott Bonvoy
Ratio: 4:1
Min: 2,000 pts
Transfer: 3-5 days
4 MR = 1 Marriott point

Card Features

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

Mobile Wallet Support

Google Pay Apple Pay Samsung Pay
81 out of 100

CardSahayak Score

"Apply Now" takes you to American Express's official website.

Eligibility

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

Scores

Rewards 54/100
Fees 90/100
Benefits 30/100
Access 84/100

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Deals & Offers

Exclusive offers available on American Express SmartEarn

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.

10
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 SmartEarn

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 ₹495. The fee can be waived by Spend \u20b940,000 in a year.
You earn 10 reward points per eligible transaction. Each point is worth approximately ₹0.25. Welcome bonus: Rs. 500 cashback on eligible spends of Rs. 10,000 in the first 90 days 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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