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Amex Membership Rewards vs Axis Bank ACE
Quick answer
Axis Bank ACE wins this comparison on 4 of 6 measures — fees, rewards, lounge, forex and APR. But pick based on how you actually spend; the card that wins on your top category beats the overall winner.
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Our pick
Axis Bank ACE edges it for most people.
It wins on 4 of 6 measures. But if you spend heavily on shopping, the other one may still be the smarter call — check the row that matters most to you.
| Feature | Amex Membership Rewards | Axis Bank ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | ₹4,500 | ₹499 ✓ |
| Top reward rate | 1% | 5% ✓ |
| Lounge visits/yr | 0 | 4 ✓ |
| Forex markup | 4% | 4% |
| APR (per year) | 42% ✓ | 43% |
| Min income/mo | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 ✓ |