Axis Magnus Credit Card: Comprehensive Review & Benefits

    Axis Magnus Credit Card

    Intro Offer

    Annual Fees

    12.5K + GST

    Joining Fees

    12.5K + GST

    Reward Rate

    6% 30%

    Rating

    3.9

    Intro Offers

    Luxe Voucher

    ₹12.5K
    Valid on Luxe
    On completing 1 transactions in 30 days
    Limited to one voucher out of all the welcome vouchers

    Postcard Hotels Voucher

    ₹12.5K
    Valid on Postcard Hotels
    On completing 1 transactions in 30 days
    Limited to one voucher out of all the welcome vouchers

    Yatra Voucher

    ₹12.5K
    Valid on Yatra
    On completing 1 transactions in 30 days
    Limited to one voucher out of all the welcome vouchers

    Fees

    Annual Fee

    12.5K
    GST extra
    Waived off after 25L spends
    Starts from second year

    Joining Fee

    12.5K
    GST extra
    One time payment

    Forex Fee

    2%
    GST extra

    Eligibility

    Age

    18 - 70

    Citizenship

    -

    Financial Criterias

    High spending behavior is a prerequisite

    Employment

    Salaried
    Self-Employed

    Income

    Salaried ₹24L
    Business ₹24L

    Reward Points

    A list of reward point earning categories.
    CategoryTypeQualifying SpendRateRP CappingSpend CappingConditions
    offlinebaseRegular Offline and Online Spends up to Rs. 1.5 Lakh
    6.00%
    Max. ₹1.5L / month
    offlineacceleratedRegular Offline and Online Spends above Rs. 1.5 Lakh
    17.50%
    Min. ₹1.5L / month
    travelacceleratedTravel Spends via Travel Edge Portal up to Rs. 2 Lakh
    30.00%
    Max. ₹2L / month
    travelacceleratedTravel Spends via Travel Edge Portal above Rs. 2 Lakh
    17.50%
    Min. ₹2L / month
    rentbaseRental Transactions
    6.00%
    Max. ₹50K / month
    shoppingacceleratedAxis Bank Grab Deals
    30.00%
    Max. 5K / month

    Milestones

    Annual Fee Waiver

    Exclusive Benefit
    On spending 25L in 1 year

    Redemptions

    AIRLINE PARTNERS

    List of conversion options of airline partners.
    Airline PartnerRedemption RateMultiplier
    Air Canada5 Edge Rewards = 2 Aeroplan pointsx0.40
    Ethiopian Airlines5 Edge Rewards = 2 Ethiopian Airlines pointsx0.40
    Etihad5 Edge Rewards = 2 Etihad Guest pointsx0.40
    Japan Airlines5 Edge Rewards = 2 JAL Mileage Bank pointsx0.40
    Qatar Airways5 Edge Rewards = 2 Qatar Airways pointsx0.40
    Singapore Airlines5 Edge Rewards = 2 Krisflyer pointsx0.40
    Turkish Airlines5 Edge Rewards = 2 Turkish Airlines pointsx0.40
    Thai Airways5 Edge Rewards = 2 Royal Orchid Plus pointsx0.40
    United Airlines5 Edge Rewards = 2 MileagePlus pointsx0.40
    Air France-KLM5 Edge Rewards = 2 Flying Blue pointsx0.40
    Air India5 Edge Rewards = 2 Flying Returns pointsx0.40
    Air Asia5 Edge Rewards = 2 Air Asia pointsx0.40
    Qantas Airways5 Edge Rewards = 2 Qantas Frequent Flyer pointsx0.40
    SpiceJet5 Edge Rewards = 2 SpiceJet pointsx0.40
    Vistara5 Edge Rewards = 2 TATA SIA Airlines Ltd pointsx0.40

    HOTEL PARTNERS

    List of conversion options of airline partners.
    Airline PartnerRedemption RateMultiplier
    Accor Hotels5 Edge Rewards = 2 Accor Live Limitless pointsx0.40
    Marriott International5 Edge Rewards = 2 Marriott Bonvoy pointsx0.40
    Wyndham Hotels5 Edge Rewards = 2 Wyndham Rewards pointsx0.40
    ITC5 Edge Rewards = 2 Club ITC pointsx0.40
    IHG® Hotels & Resort5 Edge Rewards = 2 IHG One Rewards pointsx0.40

    GIFT VOUCHERS

    List of conversion options of gift voucher merchants.
    Partner BrandRedemption RateMultiplier
    Myntra10000 Edge Rewards = ₹2000 voucherx0.20
    Myntra5000 Edge Rewards = ₹1000 voucherx0.20
    Myntra25000 Edge Rewards = ₹5000 voucherx0.20
    Amazon10000 Edge Rewards = ₹2000 voucherx0.20
    Amazon25000 Edge Rewards = ₹5000 voucherx0.20
    Amazon50000 Edge Rewards = ₹10000 voucherx0.20

    Rewards Calculator

    ON MONTHLY SPEND
    Reset
    coin
    35KYour monthly expenditure

    6% rewards

    Amount spent on all retail categories excluding travel, rent, fuel, insurance, gold, utilities, and government institutions up to Rs. 1.5 Lakh (₹)
    20000

    17.50% rewards

    Amount spent on all retail categories excluding travel, rent, fuel, insurance, gold, utilities, and government institutions above Rs. 1.5 Lakh (₹)
    0

    30% rewards

    Amount spent on travel via Axis Travel EDGE Portal up to Rs. 2 Lakh (₹)
    10000

    17.50% rewards

    Amount spent on travel via Axis Travel EDGE Portal above Rs. 2 Lakh (₹)
    0

    6% rewards

    Amount spent on rental transactions (₹)
    5000
    REWARD POINTS EARNED
    coin
    0Points per year
    POINT REDEMPTION
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    0Airline miles

    OR

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    0Hotel points

    OR

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    0Worth of gift vouchers

    Lounge Access

    Domestic

    visits / YEAR
    Guest visits allowed: Unlimited
    Minimum spend of 50K required in last 1 quarter

    International

    visits / YEAR
    Guest visits allowed: 4

    Discounts

    Dining Discount

    30%
    Max. 1K discount per transaction
    Min. bill ₹3K 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

    Air Accident Death Cover

    Credit Liability Cover

    5
    Sum insured same as credit limit

    Credit Shield Cover

    5

    Delayed Baggage Cover

    $500

    Fraud Protection Cover

    Loss of Travel Documents Cover

    $500

    Lost Baggage Cover

    $500

    Overseas Emergency Hospitalization Cover

    Overseas Medical Expenses Cover

    Purchase Protection Cover

    2

    Other Features

    No other features available on this card.

    Pros & Cons

    PROS

    • High Reward Rate

      Earn 12 EDGE reward points per Rs. 200 spent, and 35 EDGE reward points per Rs. 200 spent above Rs. 1.5 lakh monthly.

    • Travel Benefits

      Unlimited international lounge access with Priority Pass and 4 complimentary guest visits per year. Also, unlimited domestic lounge access.

    • Reward Redemption

      Transfer EDGE Reward Points to multiple airlines and hotel loyalty programs at a 5:2 ratio (5:4 for Burgundy customers).

    • Dining Discounts

      Enjoy up to 40% discount at over 4,000 partner restaurants in India with the Dining Delights Program. Also, 50% off up to Rs.3000 as a birthday benefit.

    • Welcome Benefit

      Receive a Luxe gift card, The Postcard Hotels voucher, or a Yatra voucher worth Rs. 12,500 on making the first transaction within 30 days.

    CONS

    • High Annual Fee

      The card has a high annual fee of Rs. 12,500, waived off only on spending Rs. 25 lakhs in the preceding year.

    • Exclusions from Rewards

      Several categories like utilities, fuel, gold, jewellery, and insurance are excluded from earning EDGE reward points.

    • Reduced Transfer Ratio

      The transfer ratio for reward points to partner miles has been reduced from 5:4 to 5:2 for non-Burgundy customers.

    • Limited Redemption Options

      Redemption of travel partners is limited to Group A and Group B with a maximum transfer limit of 1 Lakh and 4 Lakh points respectively.

    • Spend-Based Lounge Access

      Complimentary domestic lounge access is now subject to spending Rs. 50,000 in the previous quarter.

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