Axis Atlas Credit Card: A Comprehensive Review for Travelers

    Axis Atlas Credit Card

    Intro Offer

    Annual Fees

    5K + GST

    Joining Fees

    5K + GST

    Reward Rate

    2% 5%

    Rating

    4

    Intro Offers

    Bonus Points

    2.5K
    On making first transaction in 37 days

    Fees

    Annual Fee

    5K
    GST extra
    Starts from second year

    Joining Fee

    5K
    GST extra
    One time payment

    Forex Fee

    3.5%
    GST extra

    Eligibility

    Age

    18+

    Citizenship

    Indian

    Financial Criterias

    Must have an existing card limit above ₹3L
    A minimum credit score of 750 is required
    Applicants must qualify for a high card limit
    High spending behavior is a prerequisite

    Bank Relationships

    Maximum allowed cards per holder: 3

    Employment

    Salaried
    Self-Employed

    Income

    Salaried ₹9L
    Business ₹12L

    Reward Points

    A list of reward point earning categories.
    CategoryTypeQualifying SpendRateRP CappingSpend CappingConditions
    travelacceleratedTravel - Axis Bank Travel Edge Portal (Up to 2 Lakh Spend)
    5.00%
    Max. ₹2L / month
    travelacceleratedTravel - Direct Airlines (Up to 2 Lakh Spend)
    5.00%
    travelacceleratedTravel - Direct Hotels (Up to 2 Lakh Spend)
    5.00%
    travelbaseTravel - Axis Bank Travel Edge Portal (Above 2 Lakh Spend)
    2.00%
    Min. ₹2L / month
    travelbaseTravel - Direct Airlines (Above 2 Lakh Spend)
    2.00%
    travelbaseTravel - Direct Hotels (Above 2 Lakh Spend)
    2.00%
    educationbaseEducation Payments
    2.00%
    othersbaseAll Other Eligible Spends
    2.00%

    Milestones

    Milestone 1

    2.5K
    On spending 3L in 1 year

    Milestone 2

    2.5K
    On spending 7.5L in 1 year

    Milestone 3

    5K
    On spending 15L in 1 year

    Redemptions

    AIRLINE PARTNERS

    List of conversion options of airline partners.
    Airline PartnerRedemption RateMultiplier
    Air Canada1 Edge Miles = 2 Aeroplan pointsx2
    Ethiopian Airlines1 Edge Miles = 2 Miles pointsx2
    Etihad1 Edge Miles = 2 Etihad Guest pointsx2
    Japan Airlines1 Edge Miles = 2 JAL Mileage Bank pointsx2
    Qatar Airways1 Edge Miles = 2 Qmiles pointsx2
    Singapore Airlines1 Edge Miles = 2 Krisflyer pointsx2
    Turkish Airlines1 Edge Miles = 2 Miles&Smiles pointsx2
    Thai Airways1 Edge Miles = 2 Royal Orchid Plus pointsx2
    United Airlines1 Edge Miles = 2 MileagePlus pointsx2
    Air France-KLM1 Edge Miles = 2 Flying Blue pointsx2
    Air India1 Edge Miles = 2 Flying Returns pointsx2
    Air Asia1 Edge Miles = 2 AirAsia points pointsx2
    Qantas Airways1 Edge Miles = 2 Qantas Frequent Flyer pointsx2
    SpiceJet1 Edge Miles = 2 SpiceClub pointsx2
    Vistara1 Edge Miles = 2 Club Vistara pointsx2

    HOTEL PARTNERS

    List of conversion options of airline partners.
    Airline PartnerRedemption RateMultiplier
    Accor Hotels1 Edge Miles = 2 Accor Live Limitless pointsx2
    Marriott International2 Edge Miles = 1 Marriott Bonvoy pointsx0.50
    Wyndham Hotels1 Edge Miles = 2 Wyndham Rewards pointsx2
    ITC1 Edge Miles = 2 ITC points pointsx2
    IHG Hotels & Resorts1 Edge Miles = 2 IHG One Rewards pointsx2

    Rewards Calculator

    ON MONTHLY SPEND
    Reset
    coin
    61KYour monthly expenditure

    5% rewards

    Amount spent on travel via Axis Bank Travel EDGE Portal, direct airline, and direct hotel spends, up to Rs. 2 Lakh per month (₹)
    50000

    2% rewards

    Amount spent on travel via Axis Bank Travel EDGE Portal, direct airline, and direct hotel spends, above Rs. 2 Lakh per month (₹)
    0

    2% rewards

    Amount spent on all other eligible categories (excluding spends on Airlines, Hotels, Axis Bank Travel EDGE Portal, gold/jewellery, rent, wallet, government institution, insurance, fuel and utilities) (₹)
    10000

    2% rewards

    Amount spent on education (₹)
    1000
    REWARD POINTS EARNED
    coin
    0Points per year
    POINT REDEMPTION
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    0Airline miles

    OR

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    0Hotel points

    Lounge Access

    Domestic - Silver Tier

    8
    visits / YEAR
    All sharable with guests

    Domestic - Gold Tier

    12
    visits / YEAR
    All sharable with guests

    Domestic - Platinum Tier

    18
    visits / YEAR
    All sharable with guests

    International - Silver Tier

    4
    visits / YEAR
    All sharable with guests

    International - Gold Tier

    6
    visits / YEAR
    All sharable with guests

    International - Platinum Tier

    12
    visits / YEAR
    All sharable with guests

    Discounts

    Dining Discount

    25%
    Max. 800 discount per transaction
    Min. bill ₹2.5K for availing discount
    Limited to 1 use per month
    Applicable on EazyDiner

    Fuel Discount

    1%
    Surcharge waiver
    Max. 400 discount every 1 month
    Spend min. ₹400 to avail discount

    Insurance Coverage

    No insurance coverage available on this card.

    Other Features

    Gold Tier Annual Benefit

    2.5K Edge Miles
    Conditioned to annual fee payment

    Platinum Tier Annual Benefit

    5K Edge Miles
    Conditioned to annual fee payment

    Pros & Cons

    PROS

    • Good Welcome Benefit

      The card offers a welcome benefit of 2,500 EDGE Miles upon completing the first transaction, providing initial value.

    • Accelerated Travel Rewards

      Cardholders earn 5 EDGE Miles per Rs. 100 on travel spends, which can be redeemed for flights and hotels.

    • Lounge Access

      The card provides complimentary access to both domestic and international airport lounges, enhancing the travel experience.

    • Good Redemption Ratio

      EDGE Miles can be redeemed at a 1:1 ratio on the Travel Edge platform and 1:2 when transferred to airline and hotel partners, offering good value.

    • Tiered Benefits

      The card offers tiered benefits based on annual spending, with higher tiers providing more lounge access and bonus miles.

    CONS

    • High Forex Markup

      The card has a high forex markup fee of 3.5%, making international transactions expensive.

    • Complex Tier System

      The tier-based system is complex, with benefits varying based on annual spending, making it hard to maximize rewards.

    • Exclusion of Common Spends

      Many common spending categories like fuel, utilities, insurance, and gold/jewelry are excluded from earning rewards, limiting the accumulation of EDGE Miles.

    • Devaluation of Benefits

      The card has undergone devaluation, reducing the value of milestone benefits and capping the transfer of miles to partners.

    • Capping on Miles Transfer

      There are caps on the number of EDGE Miles that can be transferred to partner programs annually, limiting redemption options.

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