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Smart Earn vs Membership Rewards Credit Card

Side-by-side. The card that earns more depends on where you spend, Tapwise crunches the actual numbers for your wallet.

Winner
American Express
Smart Earn
•••• 4421
American Express

Smart Earn

Amex · ₹495/yr
46composite score
95% rule confidence
Winner
American Express
Membership Rewards Credit Card
•••• 4421
American Express

Membership Rewards Credit Card

Amex · ₹4,500/yr
39composite score
95% rule confidence
Annual fee
₹495
₹4,500
Network
Amex
Amex
Base reward rate
1%
1%
Min. income (monthly)
₹25,000
₹60,000
Min. credit score
700+
720+
Best for
Food delivery
Online shopping
Bonus reward categories differ, see the rule tables on each card's detail page for the fine print.
 Tapwise verdict

Smart Earn edges out for most wallets.

  • Lighter annual fee, ₹495 vs ₹4,500.
  • Easier to qualify, ₹25,000/mo income gets you in versus ₹60,000/mo.
Composite score
Smart Earn46
Membership Rewards Credit Card39
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