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Amex Membership Rewards CC vs AU Altura+ Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of Amex Membership Rewards CC, AU Altura+ Credit Card — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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Amex Membership Rewards CC

American Express

AU Altura+ Credit Card

AU Small Finance Bank

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
Amex Membership Rewards CC credit card

Amex Membership Rewards CC

American Express

AU Altura+ Credit Card

AU Altura+ Credit Card

AU Small Finance Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹4,500₹499
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹60,000/mo₹15,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹4,194/yr-₹369/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 → 107 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹26.67/mo (₹320/yr)
Utilities & bills—₹3,500 → 23 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹5.83/mo (₹70/yr)
Top reward rate2 RP/₹1501.5% cashback
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹100 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNone8 complimentary railway lounge visits per year · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · Some small merchantsEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹4,000—

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, AU Altura+ Credit Card leads Amex Membership Rewards CC by about ₹3,825/yr in estimated net value.

Spend assumptions for this table

Moderate user spend profile · ₹31,000/mo

₹31,000/month total spend — typical India user

Online ₹8,000 · Groceries ₹5,000 · Other ₹4,000 · Dining ₹3,500 · Bills ₹3,500

Amex Membership Rewards CC vs AU Altura+ Credit Card comparison table
FeatureAmex Membership Rewards CC

American Express

AU Altura+ Credit Card

AU Small Finance Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹4,500₹499
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹60,000/mo₹15,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹4,194/yr-₹369/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 → 107 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹26.67/mo (₹320/yr)
Utilities & bills—₹3,500 → 23 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹5.83/mo (₹70/yr)
Top reward rate2 RP/₹1501.5% cashback
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹100 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNone8 complimentary railway lounge visits per year · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · Some small merchantsEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹4,000—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
AU Altura+ Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
AU Altura+ Credit Card leads with an estimated -₹369/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
AU Altura+ Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹15,000.
Does this comparison pull my credit score?
No. CardHungry estimates net value from public fee and reward rules only — no bureau check.

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