Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank · Mastercard

Why this card?

  • 1% back in reward points on eligible spends
  • ₹1,500 joining and annual fee; renewal fee waived on ₹5 lakh yearly spend
  • 8 domestic airport lounge visits a year
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver

Card details

Issuer
Axis Bank
Network
Mastercard
Annual Fee
₹1,500
Joining Fee
₹1,500
Reward Type
points
Best Reward Rate
1% on all eligible spends
Forex Markup
3.5%
Domestic Lounge
8/yr
Min. Monthly Income
₹50,000
Rates verified
2026-10-06

Our verdict

Axis Privilege is a ₹1,500-a-year points card that earns a flat 10 EDGE points per ₹200 (about 1% back) on eligible spends, with 8 domestic lounge visits a year and a fuel surcharge waiver. It adds a 10,000-point milestone at ₹2.5 lakh annual spend and 12,500 activation points. Insurance, rent, fuel, education, utilities, government, wallet, gold, gift card and toll spends earn no points.

Pros

  • Flat 10 EDGE points per ₹200 (about 1% back) on all eligible spends
  • 10,000 EDGE points (₹2,000 value) milestone at ₹2.5 lakh annual spend
  • 12,500 activation points (worth ₹2,500)
  • 8 domestic lounge visits a year (2 per quarter, with ₹50,000 spend in the prior three months)

Cons

  • 3.5% forex markup — not for international use
  • No international lounge access
  • ₹5L annual spend needed for fee waiver requires consistent usage
  • Insurance, rent, fuel, education, utilities, government and wallet spends earn no points

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