World’s 3rd Largest Credit Card issuer, American Express has joined hands with Payback Network and launched American Express Payback Credit Card for the Smart and Savvy Shoppers with multiple benefits. Yes this is a Credit Card and not a Charge Card like AMEX Platinum or AMEX Gold Card [Charge Cards are the ones where you have to Payback the Bill in full at the end of every Billing Cycle]
The Payback card is designed for consumers who shop and organize their monthly bill payments by means of credit cards. As the title of the card says, Payback, it does pay you more – 3 Points for every Rs 100 spent and in addition more points from the retailer in the Payback network with over 40 partners including affiliate brands across categories in-store as well as online namely MakeMyTrip.com, ICICI Bank, Vodafone, HPCL, UniverCell, Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, etc Redemption of Points – Cardmembers can redeem their PAYBACK Points for rewards, with instant redemption at over 1,500 point of sales across cities in India
Payback card comes with an Annual Fees of Rs 750 for the First Year and Rs 1,500 from second year onwards. One Add-On Card is Free but you will be responsible for all the charges and dues on the same. As a token of appreciation and promotion in India, they are offering discount vouchers worth Rs3,000 and the ability to earn 1350 PAYBACK Points on spending Rs15,000 within the first 60 days. In addition, AMEX is offering Cardmembers a lower interest rate of 1.25% per month for the first 6 months and after that the APR on the card is as high as 3.25% per month. Again on the flip side, we don’t see IRCTC Surcharge waiver and 1.8% of the transaction value is levied. A fuel surcharge of 2.5% is levied with the exception of HPCL which has tied-up with the company.
We advise Consumers not to get tempted by the Freebies / Offers and apply for this Credit Card as it will be allotted only after your credit check with one of the credit bureaus. You should Apply only if you feel that this adds value to your spending habit. Also make sure that if you are planning to apply for big ticket housing loan or other business loan, don’t act credit hungry as this will negatively impact your credit score.
And was told that on spending of Rs.2000 I would get 2 Movie tickets worth 350 each