Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card
Axis Bank · Points/miles card · ₹5,000 annual fee
Fees & benefits
| Annual fee | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Welcome benefit | ~₹2,500 value |
| Airport lounges | 8 domestic · 4 international / year |
| No rewards on | fuel, rent, wallet, insurance, utility, government, emi |
Reward rates (with caps — the part that actually matters)
| Rule | Effective rate | Monthly cap | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on travel | 5% | ₹10,000 | travel |
| 2 EDGE Miles per ₹100 base | 2% | Uncapped | all eligible spend |
Milestones
Silver tier milestone EDGE Miles: ₹2,500 at ₹3,00,000/yr spend
Gold tier milestone EDGE Miles: ₹5,000 at ₹7,50,000/yr spend
Platinum tier milestone EDGE Miles: ₹10,000 at ₹15,00,000/yr spend
What it's worth at your spend
Net annual value on a typical Indian urban spend mix (shopping-heavy, incl. groceries, dining, fuel, travel, bills), after caps and fees. Rank is out of all 50 cards we track.
Caveats & recent changes
EDGE Miles valued at ₹1 assuming airline/hotel partner transfers; lower if redeemed as cashback.
5 EDGE Miles/₹100 applies to travel (direct airline/hotel + Travel EDGE) up to ₹2 lakh/month; 2 EDGE Miles/₹100 above that and on all other spends.
Milestone tiers are cumulative annual spend: Silver ₹3L (+2,500), Gold ₹7.5L (+5,000), Platinum ₹15L (+10,000 EDGE Miles).
Lounge visits vary by tier; modeled as 8 domestic + 4 international/year (representative).
The April 2026 devaluation removed several transfer partners (e.g. Accor, Marriott, Qatar Airways); remaining-partner value assumed.
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Quick answers
Is the Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card lifetime free?
No, the annual fee is ₹5,000 (plus GST) with no spend-based waiver.
What is the highest reward rate on the Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card?
5% — 5 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on travel. Effective value depends on monthly caps; see the caveats on this page.
Does the Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card give airport lounge access?
Yes — 8 domestic visits/year and 4 international visits/year.
Where the Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card fits
Ranks in our: Travel credit cards in India (#3).
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