Axis Bank
Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card
Visa

Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card

5.0/ 5

The card that travels with you

Annual Fee

₹5,000

Base Rewards

2.0%

Forex Fee

3.5%

Expert Verdict

The Axis Atlas is currently one of the most powerful travel cards in India due to its unique 1:2 transfer ratio. It effectively bridges the gap between mid-range and super-premium cards by offering high value to those who spend significantly on travel.

Quick Match

Is this card right for you?

75%

This card could work well for you

Estimated annual value+9,000

Your Estimated Value

at ₹50,000/mo

Year 1

+12,000

Includes ₹5,000 bonus

Year 2+

+7,000

2.0%effective rate

Why get this card

Exceptional 1:2 transfer ratio to major airline and hotel partners (1 EDGE Mile = 2 Partner Points)

High reward rate of 5% on direct airline and hotel bookings

Tiered benefit system (Silver, Gold, Platinum) that rewards higher annual spends with more lounge access and bonus miles

Premium metal card construction with low foreign currency markup of 3.5%

Watch out for

  • No annual fee waiver based on spend; renewal fee is mandatory but offset by bonus miles

  • Significant list of excluded categories for rewards including fuel, rent, utilities, and insurance

  • The 1:2 transfer ratio is capped based on the tier and specific partner groups

Who is this card for?

Best for

frequent traveler

Travelers who book directly with airlines and hotels and prefer transferring points to partners like Accor, Singapore Airlines, or Air France-KLM.

Min: ₹60,000/mo

Skip if you're

low spender

Users spending less than ₹3 Lakhs annually will not benefit from the tiered upgrades or milestone bonuses.

Base Earning

2 EDGE Miles

per ₹100 spent

2.0%

effective rate

Point value: 1.00/point

Bonus Categories

TRAVEL

2.5×

5% return

Welcome Offer

5,000 EDGE Miles credited on the first transaction within 30 days of card issuance.

5,000

points

5,000

value

Spend ₹1 within 30 days

Milestones

1

Spend ₹3.0L

Bonus EDGE Miles on reaching 3L annual spend

0
2

Spend ₹7.5L

Additional Bonus EDGE Miles and upgrade to Gold Tier

0
3

Spend ₹15.0L

Additional Bonus EDGE Miles and upgrade to Platinum Tier

0

No rewards on:

Fuel, rent payments, utility bills, government payments, wallet loads, insurance premiums, EMI transactions

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Verified 15/5/2025 · Data from official bank sources