
Axis BankVisaAtlas Credit Card
4.8NeoFinQ editorial rating
India's top travel card with 8% returns via milestone rewards
- 8% value back via milestones
- Tier-based lounge access
- Excellent air mile redemption
- Joining fee
- ₹5,000
- Annual fee
- ₹5,000
- Reward type
- miles
- Best for
- Travel
- Est. rewards
- ₹24,000/yr
Our verdict
India's best travel card with tier-based rewards and excellent air mile value.
Perfect for
- Frequent travelers
- High spenders who can hit milestone tiers
Not ideal for
- Cashback-focused users
- Low spenders
Pros & cons
- 8% value back via milestones
- Tier-based lounge access
- Excellent air mile redemption
- High annual fee
- High income requirement
Rewards
Earn 5 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on direct Airline/Hotel spends & 2 EDGE Miles per ₹100 elsewhere. Effective April 2024, travel spends on aggregators (MMT, Easemytrip, etc.) earn at base rate/excluded from 5x.
| Category | Earn rate |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 5% |
| Travel | 5% |
| Groceries | 5% |
| Online Shopping | 5% |
Welcome offer
5,000 EDGE Miles on first transaction within 37 days
Benefits
Airport lounge
- 8 domestic lounge visits/yr
- 4 international lounge visits/yr
Travel
- Silver: 8 Domestic & 4 International; Gold: 12 Domestic & 6 International; Platinum: 18 Domestic & 12 International. Spend-based criteria for domestic lounge access revised to ₹50,000 in previous 3 months.
More benefits
- Welcome Bonus: 5,000 EDGE Miles on first transaction within 37 days
- Milestone: Silver (₹3L): 2,500 miles; Gold (₹7.5L): 2,500 miles; Platinum (₹15L): 5,000 miles
- Additional Benefits: Dining discounts at 4,000+ restaurants
Fees & charges
| Joining fee | ₹5,000 |
| Annual fee | ₹5,000 |
| Renewal fee | ₹5,000 |
| Fee waiver | No Annual Fee Waiver; Platinum tier status requires ₹15L spend for benefits, but the fee is charged annually with 5,000 miles renewal benefit. |
Eligibility
Min. income (annual)
₹12L
Employment
Salaried / Self Employed
Frequently asked questions
How does the tier system work?
Silver (<₹3L), Gold (₹7.5L+), Platinum (₹15L+). Higher tiers get more lounge visits and milestone rewards.
How to redeem EDGE Miles?
Via Travel Edge portal for flights/hotels, or transfer to airline programs at 1:2.
Is there an annual fee waiver?
Yes, Platinum tier users (₹15L+ spend) get fee waived.
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