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American Express Platinum Charge: what it actually earns

The American Express Platinum Charge earns in MR Points, which this calculator values at ₹0.5 per point. Base earn rate is 2.5% value back, the annual fee is ₹60,000 + GST, and forex markup is 3.5%.

Via the bank portal

Booking through SmartBuy, iShop or Travel EDGE changes the maths on this card.

CategoryValue backDetail
Online shopping12.5%Reward Multiplier 5X on select luxury brands

Categories that earn nothing

The American Express Platinum Charge earns no rewards on Fuel, Utilities, Insurance, Govt & Tax. Put that spend on another card.

Worth knowing

MR ≈ ₹0.50 baseline via transfers; ₹2–3 on Marriott sweet spots and business-class awards. The fee buys lounges, FHR and elite status - not the earn rate.

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