Card Comparison · India
AE Gold CardvsAE Platinum Card
Gold Card and Platinum Card compared side by side — annual fee, lounge-access program, visit limits, eligibility, and value. All figures from Loungely's verified card data, in INR.
| AEGold Card | AEPlatinum Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | Rs. 1,000 first year, Rs. 4,500 from year 2 | Rs. 60,000/year + GST |
| Network | American Express | American Express |
| Access program | American Express Lounge Program — up to 8 visits/year | American Express Centurion Lounge — unlimited worldwide |
| Intl lounge visits | — | — |
| Domestic lounge visits | — | — |
| Guest policy | — | — |
| Eligibility | Income Rs. 8L+, open application | Income Rs. 15L+, invite or premium application |
| Value score | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Best for | Frequent India travellers wanting Amex rewards with moderate lounge access at a low first-year cost | High frequency international travellers who want the most premium Amex lounge experience regardless of cabin class |
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Gold Card vs Platinum Card — frequently asked
Is Gold Card or Platinum Card cheaper?
Gold Card is cheaper at Rs. 1,000 first year, Rs. 4,500 from year 2 vs Rs. 60,000/year + GST — a difference of 55,500 INR/yr. A lower fee only wins if the lounge access still covers the airports you fly through.
Which gives better lounge access, Gold Card or Platinum Card?
Gold Card: American Express Lounge Program — up to 8 visits/year. Platinum Card: American Express Centurion Lounge — unlimited worldwide. Network reach matters more than raw visit count — a card with unlimited visits on a program that isn't present at your home airport is worth less than a capped card that is.
What are the eligibility differences between Gold Card and Platinum Card?
Gold Card — Income Rs. 8L+, open application. Platinum Card — Income Rs. 15L+, invite or premium application. Eligibility (income floor, invite-only status, existing-relationship requirements) is often the real deciding factor, not the headline lounge perk.
Is Gold Card or Platinum Card better value?
Loungely value score — Gold Card: 3/5 (best for frequent india travellers wanting amex rewards with moderate lounge access at a low first-year cost). Platinum Card: 5/5 (best for high frequency international travellers who want the most premium amex lounge experience regardless of cabin class). Both are India cards, so the fee and access figures are directly comparable in INR.