Travel Credit Cards with Air Miles in India 2026

▶︎ 5% – 10% special benefit on travel spends
✓ 5% benefit (when you use your reward points for flights & hotel bookings) : 5 reward points (called EDGE Miles) worth ₹5, on every ₹100 spent you spend on travel. 1 EDGE Mile = ₹1, when you redeem EDGE Miles for flight & hotel bookings on Axis Travel EDGE Portal.
✓ 10% benefit (when you convert your reward points to partner points of airlines & hotels) : 5 reward points (called EDGE Miles) worth 10 partner points of airlines & hotels, on every ₹100 spent you spend on travel purchases. 1 EDGE Mile = 2 partner points of various airlines & hotel partners.
✓ Travel purchases – means airline & hotel purchases done on Axis Travel EDGE Portal, and on direct airline & hotels. Bookings made through travel agents, including online travel agents are only eligible for basic benefit ( 2 Miles on every ₹100 spent).

▶︎ 2% – 4% basic benefit on all other card spends
✓ 2% benefit (when you use your reward points for flights & hotel bookings) : 2 reward points (called EDGE Miles) worth ₹2, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases. 1 EDGE Mile = ₹1, when you redeem EDGE Miles for flight tickets & hotel bookings on Axis Travel EDGE Portal
✓ 4% benefit (when you convert your reward points to partner points of airlines & hotels) : 2 reward points (called EDGE Miles) worth 4 partner points of airlines & hotels, on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases. 1 EDGE Mile = 2 partner points of various airlines & hotel partners.
✓ Exceptions : No EDGE Miles given on fuel transactions, insurance (amount > ₹5000), and wallet recharge.

Airline & Hotel partners
– Airline partners: AirAsia, Air Canada, Air France – KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Spicejet, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vistara
– Hotel partners: Accor, ITC, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
– 1 EDGE Mile = 2 partner points of above airlines & hotels, except Marriott International where 1 EDGE Miles = 1 partner point.

▶︎ Milestone benefits – based on annual card spends
1. At ₹3 lakh yearly card spend (silver tier) – get 5,000 EDGE Miles (worth ₹5000 OR 10,000 partner points)
2. At ₹7.50 lakh yearly card spend (gold tier) – get 10,000 EDGE Miles (worth ₹10,000 OR 20,000 partner points)
3. At ₹15 lakh yearly card spend (platinum tier) – get 15,000 EDGE Miles (worth ₹15,000 OR 30,000 partner points)
– 1 EDGE Mile = ₹1 (when you redeem EDGE Miles for flight tickets/hotel bookings on Axis Travel EDGE Portal) OR 2 partner points of various airlines & hotel partners.

▶︎ Complimentary international & domestic airport lounge Access – based on tier based system
✓ International airport lounges 
– Silver Tier (at ₹3 lakh yearly card spend) : 4 free visits
– Gold Tier ((at ₹7.50 lakh yearly card spend) : 6 free visits
– Platinum Tier (at ₹15 lakh yearly card spend) : 12 free visits

✓ Domestic airport lounges
– Silver Tier (at ₹3 lakh yearly card spend) : 8 visits per year
– Gold Tier (at ₹7.50 lakh yearly card spend) : 12 visits per year
– Platinum Tier (at ₹15 lakh yearly card spend) : 18 visits per year

▶︎ Complimentary airport concierge services – only for Gold & Platinum Tier cardholders 
– Gold Tier : 2 times per year
– Platinum Tier : 4 times per year
– Service includes assistance across airport processes including check-in, security process, immigration process, and porter services.

▶︎ Complimentary airport pick up services (only for Platinum Tier cardholders) – 2 times per year

Benefits
– Good card for frequent travelers, one can get 10% or more if you use your partner points well
– Good lifestyle benefits for frequent travellers like complimentary lounge access both in India and abroad, concierge services and airport pick up service
– High benefit rate on non-travel purchases as well (4% or more), if you use your partner points well
– Card is virtually free if you spend a minimum of ₹3 lakhs per year

Drawbacks to consider
– High benefit rate is available only if you redeem your reward points on travel purchases, or convert them into partner (airlines & hotels) points. Hence may not be very suitable for those who are not frequent travellers.

One Etihad companion voucher at ₹8 lakhs annual card spend
– At ₹8 lakhs yearly card spend, get one free ticket (for your companion), when you buy one award ticket with your Etihad Miles
– At ₹1.50 lakh annual card spend, get 1500 Etihad Miles
– You can redeem Etihad Miles to book flights, hotels, car rentals or for purchasing products at etihadguest.com

6% reward (in terms of Etihad Miles) on Etihad spends
– Get get 6 Etihad Miles, on every ₹100 you spend at Etihad

4% reward (in terms of Etihad Miles) on international spends
– Get get 4 Etihad Miles, on every ₹100 you spend abroad

2% reward (in terms of Etihad Miles) on all other card spends
– Get 2 Etihad Miles, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card transactions

Complimentary airport lounge access outside India – 4 per year

Complimentary airport lounge access in India – 2 per quarter

Complimentary insurance benefits
– Complimentary overseas air accident coverage of ₹50 lakh
– Complimentary fraud liability cover of ₹1 lakh
– Complimentary lost baggage allowance of upto USD 1000

1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹250 per month
– Applicable only on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹4000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹25,000 per month, since the maximum waiver is restricted to ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle

Benefits
– Good card for frequent fliers of Etihad Airlines
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access both in India and abroad

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Etihad only, to earn rewards
– You need to consider other cards, to earn rewards on non-travel spends

UPTO 10X REWARDS ON CARD SPENDS

(X)
3.3% reward on all card spends
- You get 3.3 reward points worth ₹3.3, on every ₹100 spent on the card. 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for flights & hotel bookings, Apple products and Tanishq vouchers via HDFC Smartbuy.
Note : You can also redeem your reward points for a lower value as given below-
- You get 3.3 reward points worth ₹1.66, on every ₹100 spent on the card. 1 reward point = ₹0.50, if you redeem for vouchers and products via HDFC Smartbuy platform.
- You get 3.3 reward points worth ₹1, on every ₹100 spent on the card. 1 reward point = ₹0.30, if you redeem for cashback.

(3X)
10% reward on Flipkart purchases || rail tickets bookings (done via HDFC Smartbuy platform)
- You get 10 reward points worth ₹10, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for flights & hotel bookings, Apple products and Tanishq vouchers via HDFC Smartbuy.
Note : You can also redeem your reward points for a lower value as given below-
- You get 10 reward points worth ₹5, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.50, if you redeem for vouchers and products via HDFC Smartbuy platform.
- You get 10 reward points worth ₹3, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.30, if you redeem for cashback.

(5X)
16.6% reward on gift voucher purchases || flights & bus booking || shopping purchases at Apple, Nyka, Zoom Car (done via HDFC Smartbuy platform)
- You get 16.6 reward points worth ₹16.6, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for flights & hotel bookings, Apple products and Tanishq vouchers via HDFC Smartbuy.
Note : You can also redeem your reward points for a lower value as given below-
- You get 16.6 reward points worth ₹8.3, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.50, if you redeem for vouchers and products via HDFC Smartbuy platform.
- You get 16.6 reward points worth ₹5, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.30, if you redeem for cashback.

(10X)
33.3% reward on hotels booking || shopping purchases at IGP.com & Jockey (done via HDFC Smartbuy platform)
- You get 33.3 reward points worth ₹33.3, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for flights & hotel bookings, Apple products and Tanishq vouchers via HDFC Smartbuy.
Note : You can also redeem your reward points for a lower value as given below-
- You get 33.3 reward points worth ₹16.6, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.50, if you redeem for vouchers and products via HDFC Smartbuy platform.
- You get 33.3 reward points worth ₹10, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.30, if you redeem for cashback.

Limits & restrictions on 3X-10X accelerated rewards : You can earn a maximum of 15,000 special reward points per calendar month, in the 3X – 10X categories described above.

OTHER BENEFITS ON THE CARD

✓ Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access – both in India and abroad
– International lounge access is available at 1,000+ airport lounges using Priority Pass. This benefit is also available for add on cardholders.

✓ Unlimited free golf rounds in India & abroad. And unlimited free coaching lessons in India

✓ Hotel & dining benefits at ITC Hotels
– You can enjoy a 3-night stay at participating ITC hotels, and only pay for two nights.
– Additionally, you get a 1+1 complimentary buffet offer at participating ITC Hotels across India.

✓ Complimentary Club Marriott Membership for 1 year
– 15-20% discount on food and beverage bills at restaurants, for a maximum of 10 guests
– Upto 20% discount on best available room rates at participating Marriott hotels in India, and on weekend rates in Asia Pacific.
– 20% discount on spa services at participating Marriott hotels in India, from Monday to Friday.

✓ Complimentary insurance benefits
– Accidental air death cover worth ₹3 crore
– Emergency overseas hospitalisation coverage of upto ₹50 lakhs
– Lost card liability cover of up to ₹9 lakhs.

✓ Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹1000 per month : You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India –
– On fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹1 lakh AND
– Only on upto ₹1 lakh fuel spend per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹1000 per monthly card statement cycle

✓ Dining benefits : 15% discount (upto ₹1000) on all bill payments via Swiggy Dineout at 20,000+ restaurants, and a complimentary Swiggy One Membership Upgrade.

Benefits
– One of the best premium cards in the market – unlimited basic benefit rate of 3.3%, and especially attractive 3X-10X rewards program (upto 33.3% benefit rate) with various shopping and travel partners
– Excellent lifestyle perks like free unlimited lounge access, unlimited golf, complimentary hotel partnerships with ITC Hotels & Club Marriott

Drawbacks to consider
– HDFC Bank INFINIA Credit card is available only through invitation
– Reward rates are very attractive, only if you redeem your reward points for flight & hotel bookings, or at select shopping partners like Apple products & Tanishq. So you will will benefit in most cases, only if you are a frequent traveller

Metal credit card

3% reward (in terms of airmiles) on all card spends
- You earn 3 reward points, on every ₹100 you spend on your credit card. Reward points never expire.
- Reward points can be converted to airmiles. 1 reward point = 1 Club Vistara Point || 1 Air India Flying Return Point || 1 British Airways Avios Mile || 1 Etihad Airways Airmile

Unlimited complimentary access to airport lounges both in India and abroad

Free golf rounds - 24 rounds per year (maximum 2 rounds per month) || Free golf lessons - 12 lessons per year (maximum 2 lessons per month)
- This is a benefit as part of HSBC Premier banking relationship

Low fee of 0.99% on foreign transactions
-This fee is charged is charged on value of foreign transactions

30% off your bill with EazyDiner, upto ₹1,250

Benefits
- Good lifestyle benefits

Drawbacks to consider
- You can get higher rewards on card spends, on other premium travel cards

Lifetime free card

Co-branded credit card by Tiger Fintech (a Bajaj Capital group company), with IndusInd Bank

Slabwise benefit, depending on level of annual card spend
– On annual card spend upto ₹1 lakh : You earn 1 reward point worth ₹0.40 cashback OR 1.2 airmiles, on every ₹100 you spend
– On annual card spend between ₹1 lakh & ₹2.50 lakh : You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.80 cashback OR 2.4 airmiles on every ₹100 you spend
– On annual card spend between ₹2.50 lakh & ₹5 lakh : You earn 4 reward points worth ₹1.60 cashback OR 4.8 airmiles, on every ₹100 you spend
– On annual card spend above ₹5 lakhs : You earn 6 reward points worth ₹2.40 cashback OR 7.2 airmiles, on every ₹100 you spend
– 1 reward point = ₹0.40 cashback OR 1.2 airmiles (Club Vistara Points or InterMiles)
– Exceptions : No reward points are given on the following card spends – fuel, utility bill payments, insurance premium, government services, educational Institutes, real estate and rental payments.

Lets take 2 examples to get effective benefit rate :
✔︎ At ₹6 lakhs annual card spend, you would earn a total of 20000 reward points worth ₹8000 as cashback (1.3% benefit), OR 24000 airmiles (4% benefit)
✔︎ At ₹3 lakhs spend, you would earn a total of 6000 reward points worth ₹2400 as cashback (0.8% benefit), OR 7200 airmiles (2.4% benefit)

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter (through DreamFolks program)

Complimentary access to airport lounges abroad – 2 per year (through Priority Pass program)

Complimentary golf benefits – 1 free golf round per quarter OR 1 free golf lesson per quarter

1 free movie ticket (upto ₹500), every 6 months – at BookMyShow
– You can get a maximum of 2 free movie tickets per year (upto ₹500 each)

Low fee (forex markup) of 1.50% on international card transactions

24/7 emergency roadside assistance (Legend Auto Assist)
– Services include on-the-spot mechanical/electrical repairs, emergency fuel supply, flat tire service, lost keys assistance, battery service, emergency towing, and accident management.

24/7 concierge services (Legend Concierge Services)
– This provides services such as global trip assistance, including pre-trip guidance, hotel and flight bookings, sports and entertainment ticket reservations, exclusive event bookings, and worldwide delivery of flowers and gifts.

Total Protect : This covers your card for unauthorised transactions in case of –
– Loss or theft of the card, and
– Counterfeit fraud (in case of card details being stolen and used unscrupulously with counterfeit plastic)
Protection is upto the credit limit of your credit card.

Fuel surcharge waiver : You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000 only

Benefits
– Lifetime free card
– Good benefit rate on card spends, especially at higher annual card spends and if you convert your reward points to Club Vistara Points or InterMiles
– Lifestyle benefits such as complimentary airport lounge access both in India and abroad, complimentary golf, movie benefits, emergency roadside assistance, and more
– Such reward rates and lifestyle benefits, are not easy to find in most lifetime free cards in India

Drawbacks
– You could earn higher reward rates, especially if you choose a card with annual fee

2.50% Reward (in terms of Emirates miles) on all card spends
– You get 2.50 Emirates Miles, on every ₹100 you spend on your card

Unlimited free airport lounge access both in India and abroad, as well as domestic spa sessions in India

Complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver membership

Milestone benefit – complimentary Emirates Skywards Gold membership, at ₹15 lakhs annual card spend (out of which minimum ₹1.50 lakhs should be on Emirates)

BOGO (Buy One Get One Free movie ticket upto ₹750) at BookMyShow movies - 4 times per month
– Buy one movie ticket and get up to ₹750 off on the second ticket, at BookMyShow.
– This offer can be availed maximum 4 times per month.

Fuel surcharge waiver
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver, on all fuel transactions upto ₹4000, at any fuel outlet

Benefits
– Good card for frequent fliers of Emirates Airlines
– Travel benefits like unlimited complimentary lounge access both in India and abroad

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Emirates only, to earn rewards

Upto 5 Vistara premium economy class tickets based on annual card spend (milestone program)
– 1 premium economy ticket, at ₹1.50 lakh yearly card spend
– 1 additional premium economy ticket, at ₹3 lakh yearly card spend
– 1 additional premium economy ticket, at ₹4.50 lakh yearly card spend
– 1 additional premium economy ticket || ₹10,000 Yatra hotel e-voucher, at ₹8 lakh yearly card spend

2% benefit (in Club Vistara points), on all card spends
– 2 Club Vistara Points, on every ₹100 you spend on your card
– Club Vistara Points can be redeemed for flights & upgrades, on Vistara flights and partner airlines

Complimentary visits to airport lounges outside India – 4 per year (maximum 2 per quarter)

Complimentary visits to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter

Complimentary insurance benefits
✔︎ Up to 6 cancellations per year, each limited to ₹3500
✔︎ Lost card liability up to ₹1 lakh
✔︎ Travel related insurance covers
– Air accident cover upto ₹1 crore
– Loss of check in baggage upto ₹72,000
– Delay of check in baggage upto ₹7,500
– Loss of travel documents upto ₹12,500
– Baggage damage upto ₹5000

Benefits
– Good card for Vistara premium economy travellers
– Depending on premium economy ticket prices, it maybe possible to get approximately upto 10% benefits on your card spends, 7-8% through the milestone program and 2% on card spends

Drawbacks to consider
– Not a suitable card for non-Vistara travellers.
– You will also need to consider other cards to earn rewards on non-travel spends like shopping etc

Upto 3 Vistara economy class tickets based on annual card spend (milestone program)
– 1 premium economy ticket, at ₹1.25 lakh yearly card spend
– 1 additional premium economy ticket, at ₹2.50 lakh yearly card spend
– 1 additional premium economy ticket || ₹5,000 Yatra hotel e-voucher, at ₹5 lakh yearly card spend

1.50% benefit (in Club Vistara points), on all card spends
– 1.50 Club Vistara Points, on every ₹100 you spend on your card
– Club Vistara Points can be redeemed on flights & upgrades, on Vistara flights and partner airlines

Complimentary visits to airport lounges in India – 1 per quarter

Complimentary Priority Pass membership worth USD 99 – for 24 months
– Applicable usage fee of USD 32 will be charged for visiting Priority Pass airport lounges across the globe

Complimentary insurance benefits
✔︎ Up to 4 cancellations per year, each limited to ₹3500
✔︎ Lost card liability up to ₹1 lakh
✔︎ Travel related insurance covers
– Air accident cover upto ₹50 lakhs
– Loss of check in baggage upto ₹72,000
– Delay of check in baggage upto ₹7,500
– Loss of travel documents upto ₹12,500
– Baggage damage upto ₹2500

Benefits
– Good card for Vistara economy class travellers
– Depending on economy ticket prices, it maybe possible to get approximately upto 7.50% benefit on your card spends, 5-6% through the milestone program and 1.50% on card spends

Drawbacks to consider
– Not a suitable card for non-Vistara travellers
– You will also need to consider other cards to earn rewards on non-travel card spends like shopping etc.

2% Reward (in terms of Emirates Miles) on all card spends
– Get get 2 Emirates Miles, on every ₹100 you spend on your card

Free airport lounge access in India – 2 per quarter
– This benefit is applicable only if you have spent a minimum of ₹5000 on your credit card, in the previous quarter

Free airport lounge access abroad and domestic spa access – 2 per year
– This benefit is applicable only if you have spent a minimum of ₹5000 on your credit card, in the previous quarter

Complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver membership
– You get complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver membership, at the time of joining
– This membership is renewed in the 2nd year, only if you have spent a minimum of ₹5 lakh on your card in the previous year (milestone benefit)

BOGO (Buy One Get One Free movie ticket upto ₹500) at BookMyShow movies - 2 times per month
– Buy one movie ticket and get upto ₹500 off on the second ticket, at BookMyShow.
– This offer can be availed maximum 2 times per month.

Fuel surcharge waiver upto ₹250 per month, only at HPCL pumps
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver, on HPCL fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000 only, and
– Only on fuel spends upto ₹25000 per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹250 per month.

Benefits
– Good card for frequent fliers of Emirates Airlines
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access
- Movie benefits

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Emirates only, to earn rewards

1.50% Reward (in terms of Emirates miles) on all card spends
– You get 1.50 Emirates Miles, on every ₹100 you spend on your card

Free airport lounge access in India – 1 per quarter
– This benefit is applicable only if you have spent a minimum of ₹5000 on your credit card, in the previous quarter

25% discount (upto ₹100) at BookMyShow movie tickets - 2 times per month
– You can avail this offer 2 times a month, at BookMyShow
– When you purchase a minimum of two tickets, you get a 25% discount (upto ₹100)
- Hence you get a 25% discount on movie ticket transactions upto ₹400. On transactions above ₹400, your discount percentage would fall below 25%.

25% discount (upto ₹100) at Inox movie tickets - 2 times per month
– You can avail this offer 2 times a month, at Inox
– When you purchase a minimum of two tickets, you get a 25% discount (upto ₹100)
- Hence you get a 25% discount on movie ticket transactions upto ₹400. On transactions above ₹400, your discount percentage would fall below 25%.

Fuel surcharge waiver upto ₹250 per month, only at HPCL pumps
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver, on HPCL fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000 only, and
– Only on fuel spends upto ₹25000 per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹250 per month.

Benefits
– Good card for frequent fliers of Emirates Airlines, you earn Emirates Miles on all card spends
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Emirates only, to earn rewards

One Etihad companion voucher, at ₹10 lakh annual card spend
– At ₹10 lakhs yearly card spend, get one free ticket (for your companion), when you buy one award ticket with your Etihad Miles
– At ₹5 lakh annual card spend, get 5000 Etihad Miles
– You can redeem Etihad Miles to book flights, hotels, car rentals or for purchasing products at etihadguest.com

3% reward (in terms of Etihad Miles) on Etihad spends
– Get 3 Etihad Miles, on every ₹100 you spend at Etihad

2% reward (in terms of Etihad Miles) on international spends
– Get 2 Etihad Miles, on every ₹100 you spend abroad

1% reward (in terms of Etihad Miles) on all other card spends (except fuel)
– You get get 1 Etihad Miles, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card transactions

Complimentary airport lounge access in India – 2 per quarter

Complimentary insurance benefits
– Complimentary overseas air accident coverage of ₹25 lakh
– Complimentary fraud liability cover of ₹50,000
– Complimentary lost baggage allowance of upto USD 1000

1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹250 per month
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹4000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹25,000 per month, since the maximum waiver is restricted to ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle

Benefits
– Good card for frequent fliers of Etihad Airlines
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Etihad only, to earn rewards
– You need to consider other cards, to earn rewards on non-travel spends

ON  MONTHLY CARD SPENDS UPTO ₹1.50 LAKHS, YOU GET BELOW BENEFITS
▶︎ 6% – 12% benefit on travel spends, only via Axis Bank Travel EDGE platform (5X)
✓ 6% benefit (as cashback) : 30 EDGE reward points worth ₹6, on every ₹100 you spend on travel. 1 EDGE reward point = ₹0.20 (20 paise), as cashback
✓ 12% benefit (as partner points of airlines & hotels) : 30 EDGE reward points worth 12 partner points (of airlines & hotels), on every ₹100 you spend on travel. 1 EDGE reward point = 0.40 partner points.
✓ Travel bookings need to be done on Travel EDGE, a travel portal from Axis Bank

▶︎ 1.20% – 2.40% benefit on all non-travel spends (X)
✓ 1.20% benefit (as cashback) : 6 EDGE reward points worth ₹1.20, on every ₹100 you spend. 1 EDGE reward point = ₹0.20 or 20 paise cashback.
✓ 2.40% benefit (as partner points of airlines & hotels) : 6 EDGE reward points worth 2.40 partner points (of airlines & hotels), on every ₹100 you spend. 1 EDGE reward point = 0.40 partner points.
✓ Exceptions : No EDGE reward points given on fuel purchases, insurance spends (amount > ₹5000), and wallet recharge.

ON INCREMENTAL MONTHLY CARD SPENDS ABOVE ₹1.50 LAKHS, YOU GET BELOW BENEFITS
▶︎ 17.50% – 35% benefit on travel spends, only via Axis Bank Travel EDGE platform (5X)
✓ 17.50% benefit (as cashback) : 87.50 EDGE reward points worth ₹17.50, on every ₹100 you spend on travel. 1 EDGE reward point = ₹0.20 or 20 paise cashback.
✓ 35% benefit (as partner points of airlines & hotels) : 87.50 EDGE reward points worth 35 partner points (of airlines & hotels), on every ₹100 you spend on travel. 1 EDGE reward point = 0.40 partner points.
✓ Travel bookings need to be done on Travel EDGE, a travel portal from Axis Bank

▶︎ 3.50% – 7% benefit on all other card spends (X)
✓ 3.50% benefit (as cashback) : 17.50 EDGE reward points worth ₹3.50, on every ₹100 you spend. 1 EDGE reward point = ₹0.20 or 20 paise cashback.
✓ 7% benefit (as partner points of airlines & hotels) : 17.50 EDGE reward points worth 7 partner points (of airlines & hotels), on every ₹100 you spend. 1 EDGE reward point = 0.40 partner points.
– Exceptions : No EDGE reward points given on fuel transactions, insurance spends (amount > ₹5000), and wallet recharge.

Airline & Hotel partners
– Airline partners : AirAsia, Air Canada, Air France – KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Spicejet, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vistara
– Hotel partners : Accor, ITC, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
– On all partners, 1 EDGE Mile = 2 partner points, except Marriott International where 1 EDGE Miles = 1 partner point.

OTHER BENEFITS
▶︎ Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access – both in India and abroad
– International lounges : Unlimited complimentary international lounge visits through the Priority Pass Program, including 8 guest visits per calendar year.
– Domestic lounges  : You enjoy unlimited complimentary domestic lounge visits in India.

▶︎ Complimentary airport concierge service – 8 times per year
– Complimentary Airport Meet & Greet Services (includes assistance with airport processes like check-in, security check, immigration, and porter services) – 8 times per year
– You can use the services for yourself and your accompanying guests.
– Valid for domestic and international departures/arrivals at 16 airports across India.

▶︎ Movie & dining benefits
✓ BookMyShow benefits, upto ₹2500 per month
– ₹500 off on the second ticket, valid on both movie or non-movie bookings.
– You can use this offer upto 5 times per month
✓ EazyDiner benefits, upto ₹1000 per month
– 40% discount (up to ₹1000), at partner restaurants all over India.
– Minimum order amount of ₹2500
– Offer is valid once a month

▶︎ Reduced forex fee of 2% on international transactions

▶︎ Complimentary insurance coverage
– Counterfeit or lost cards up to the card credit limit
– Purchase protection up to ₹2 lakhs
– Loss or delay in baggage and personal documents (up to US$ 500)
– Credit shield protection up to ₹5 lakhs.

▶︎ 1% fuel surcharge waiver – at all fuel stations across India, on fuel purchases between ₹400 and ₹4000.

Benefits
– Ideal for frequent travellers, especially very high spenders
– Very good lifestyle benefits especially travel related like unlimited complimentary access to airport lounges both within India and abroad

Drawbacks to consider
– For non-travellers, this may not be a very attractive card, since the higher reward rates are available only on travel spends
– High annual card spend target to get annual fee waived of from 2nd year onwards

30% reward (in terms of Air India Miles) on Air India website/app – only on ticket booking for yourself
– 30 reward points worth 30 Air India Miles, on every 100 you spend in this category
– 1 reward point = 1 Air India Mile. Air India Miles can be used for Air India flight bookings and upgrades.

10% reward (in terms of Air India Miles) on all other Air India spends
– 10 reward points worth 10 Air India Miles, on every 100 you spend in this category. This category includes all ticket bookings at airline counters/ call centre, and also ticket bookings for others on the Air India website/ app.
– 1 reward point = 1 Air India Mile. Air India Miles can be used for Air India flight bookings and upgrades.

4% reward (in terms of Air India Miles) on all other card spends
– 4 reward points worth 4 Air India Miles, on every 100 you spend in this category.
– 1 reward point = 1 Air India Mile. Air India Miles can be used for Air India flight bookings and upgrades.

Upto 5% additional benefit (in terms of Air India Miles), at annual card spends of ₹5 lakhs, ₹10 lakhs and ₹20 lakhs
– 20000 reward points worth 20000 Air India Miles, at ₹5 lakhs annual card spend
– 30000 reward points worth 30000 Air India Miles, at ₹10 lakhs annual card spend
– 50000 reward points worth 50000 Air India Miles, at ₹20 lakhs annual card spend
Hence you can get 1 lakh Air India Miles, at ₹20 lakhs annual card spend – 5% reward.

Free visits to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter

Free Priority Pass membership worth USD 99, to access airport lounges abroad
– Usage of lounges is chargeable, on a per visit basis

1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹250 per month
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹4000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹25,000 per month, since the maximum waiver is restricted to ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle

Benefits
– Good card for frequent fliers of Air India
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Air India only, to earn rewards
– You need to consider other cards, to earn rewards on other spends like shopping, fuel, bill payments etc.

Upto 4 Vistara business class tickets based on annual card spend (milestone program)
– 1 business class ticket, at ₹2.50 lakhs yearly card spend
– 1 additional business class ticket, at ₹5 lakhs yearly card spend
– 1 additional business class ticket, at ₹7.50 lakhs yearly card spend
– 1 additional business class ticket, at ₹12 lakhs yearly card spend
Note : Following spends are not counted towards achieving yearly card spend targets : rent & wallet transactions, reversals, fraud transactions, fee charges & payments, cash withdrawals, interest charges, transactions converted to EMI, temporary credit against dispute transaction.

3% benefit (in Club Vistara points), on all card spends
– Get 3 Club Vistara Points, on every ₹100 you spend on your card.
– Club Vistara Points can be redeemed on Vistara flights and upgrades.
Exceptions : You do not earn Club Vistara Points on the following spends – fuel, rent, wallet loads, reversals, fraud transactions, fee charges & payments, cash withdrawals, interest charges, transactions converted to EMI, temporary credit against dispute transaction.

Complimentary ‘Club Vistara Gold Membership’
– Get complimentary services like priority checkin and boarding (business class counters even if you’re flying economy class), additional baggage allowance and priority baggage handling
– Complementary access to Vistara lounges in India (even if you’re flying economy class)

Complimentary visits to airport lounges in India
– As a Club Vistara Gold Member, you get complementary access to Vistara lounges in India (even if you’re flying economy class)
– As a Visa Infinite member, you get complimentary airport lounge access in India, upto 2 per quarter.

Complimentary golf – upto 6 rounds per year

Dining benefits (Dining Delights program) in partnership with EazyDiner, upto ₹1000 per month
– This offer can be redeemed once every month.
– Get 40% discount (up to ₹1000), at over 4,000 restaurants nationwide.
– Minimum order amount to avail discount is ₹2500.
– Hence you get a 40% discount on orders of ₹2500. On orders above ₹2500, your discount percentage will fall below 40%.

15% discount at Trident Hotels

Dedicated 24 X 7 concierge desk 
– Complimentary assistance with various services such as flight bookings, table reservations, exclusive events/shows, and gift deliveries.

Benefits
– Good card for Vistara business class travellers
– Depending on business class ticket prices, it maybe possible to get approximately 10% benefits on your card spends – 7% through the milestone program and 3% on card spends
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access, priority services through complimentary Club Vistara Gold Membership
– Attractive golf and dining benefits

Drawbacks to consider
– Not suited for entry level travellers, since benefits are more suitable for frequent business class travellers
– You are restricted to fly Vistara only, to earn rewards
– You need to consider other credit cards, to earn rewards on non-travel spends

Benefits
– Good card for Vistara business class travellers
– Depending on business class ticket prices, it maybe possible to get approximately 10% benefits on your card spends – 7% through the milestone program and 3% on card spends
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access, priority services through complimentary Club Vistara Gold Membership
– Attractive golf and dining benefits

Drawbacks to consider
– Not suited for entry level travellers, since benefits are more suitable for frequent business class travellers
– You are restricted to fly Vistara only, to earn rewards
– You need to consider other credit cards, to earn rewards on non-travel spends

7% benefit on Spicejet spends (Spicejet mobile app or website)
– You earn 14 SpiceClub Points worth ₹7, on every ₹100 you spend at Spicejet
– 1 SpiceClub Point = ₹0.50 (50 paise), and can be used to book Spicejet flights

3% benefit on online food orders || online bill payment || online entertainment
– You earn 6 SpiceClub Points worth ₹3, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories
– 1 SpiceClub Point = ₹0.50 (50 paise), and can be used to book Spicejet flights

1.50% benefit on all other card spends
– You earn 3 SpiceClub Points worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases
– 1 SpiceClub Point = ₹0.50 (50 paise), and can be used to book Spicejet flights
- Exceptions : No SpiceClub Points are given on fuel spends, EMI transactions, purchases converted to EMI post facto, wallet loading transactions, cash advances, government services, insurance services, education services, rental payments, payment of outstanding balances, payment of card fees and other card charges.

Upto 1.25% additional milestone benefit
– You get 4000 SpiceClub Points worth ₹2000, at annual card spend of ₹2 lakhs
– You get an additional 6000 SpiceClub Points worth ₹3000, at annual card spend of ₹4 lakhs
Hence you can get a total of 10,000 SpiceClub Points worth ₹5000, at annual card spend of ₹4 lakhs – 1.25% benefit.

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 8 per year

Complimentary SpiceClub Gold membership, benefits include –
– Welcome vouchers worth ₹7500
– Priority checkin
– 2 free upgrades & meals
– 1 free change/ cancellation

Dining benefits (Dining Delights program)
– Offer valid once per month
– 25% discount (upto ₹800) at restaurants, in partnership with EazyDiner
– Minimum order amount of ₹2,500.
– Hence you get a 25% discount on orders between ₹2500 and ₹3200. On orders above ₹3200, your discount percentage will be below 25%.

Fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹400 per month
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹40000 per month, since the maximum waiver is limited to ₹400 per month

Benefits
– High reward rate on Spicejet spends
– Good welcome offers

Drawbacks to consider
– You would need to consider other cards, to earn rewards on non-travel spends like shopping, fuel, and more.

4.50% benefit on Spicejet spends (Spicejet mobile app or website)
– You earn 9 SpiceClub Points worth ₹4.50, on every ₹100 you spend at Spicejet
– 1 SpiceClub Point = ₹0.50 (50 paise), and can be used to book Spicejet flights

1.50% benefit on online food orders || online bill payment || online entertainment
– You earn 3 SpiceClub Points worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories
– 1 SpiceClub Point = ₹0.50 (50 paise), and can be used to book Spicejet flights

0.75% benefit on all other card spends
– You earn 1.50 SpiceClub Points worth ₹0.75 (75 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases
– 1 SpiceClub Point = ₹0.50 (50 paise), and can be used to book Spicejet flights

Upto 1.25% additional milestone benefit
– 2000 SpiceClub Points worth ₹1000, at annual card spend of ₹1 lakhs
– Additional 3000 SpiceClub Points worth ₹1500, at annual card spend of ₹2 lakhs
Hence you can get a total of 5000 SpiceClub Points worth ₹2500, at annual card spend of ₹2 lakhs – 1.25% benefit.

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 4 per year

Complimentary SpiceClub Silver membership

Dining benefits via EazyDiner (Dining Delights program) - upto ₹500 per month
– This offer can be redeemed once every month.
– 15% discount at restaurants, upto ₹500 per month
– Minimum order amount of ₹2,500
Hence you get a 15% discount on an order between ₹2500 and ₹3333, once per month. On orders above ₹3333, your discount percentage will fall below 15%

Fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹400 per month
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹40000 per month, since the maximum waiver is limited to ₹400 per month

Benefits
– High reward rate on Spicejet spends, suitable for frequent fliers of Spicejet
– Complimentary airport lounge access, and dining benefits

Drawbacks to consider
– You would need to consider other cards, to earn rewards on non-travel spends like shopping, fuel, and more.

Upto 4 Vistara premium economy tickets based on annual card spend (milestone program)
– 1 premium economy ticket, at yearly card spend of ₹1.50 lakh
– 1 additional premium economy ticket, at yearly card spend of ₹3 lakh
– 1 additional premium economy ticket, at yearly card spend of ₹4.50 lakh
– 1 additional premium economy ticket, at yearly card spend of ₹9 lakh
Note : Following spends are not counted towards achieving the yearly card spend targets : rent & wallet transactions, reversals, fraud transactions, fee charges & payments, cash withdrawals, interest charges, transactions converted to EMI, temporary credit against dispute transaction.

2% reward (in Club Vistara points), on all card spends
– You earn 2 Club Vistara Points, on every ₹100 you spend on your card.
– Club Vistara Points can be redeemed on Vistara flights and upgrades.
Exceptions : You do not earn Club Vistara Points on the following spends – fuel, rent, wallet loads, reversals, fraud transactions, fee charges & payments, cash withdrawals, interest charges, transactions converted to EMI, temporary credit against dispute transaction.

Complimentary ‘Club Vistara Silver Membership’
– gives you complimentary services like priority checkin, addition baggage allowance, upgrade vouchers

Complimentary visits to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter

Complimentary golf – upto 3 rounds per year

Dining benefits (Dining Delights program)
– Offer valid once per month
– 25% discount (upto ₹800) at restaurants, in partnership with EazyDiner
– Minimum order amount of ₹2,500
– Hence you get a 25% discount on orders between ₹2,500 and ₹3200. On orders above ₹3200, your discount percentage will fall below 25%

Benefits
– Good card for Vistara premium economy travellers
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access, priority services through complimentary Club Vistara Silver Membership

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Vistara only, to earn rewards

Upto 3 Vistara economy tickets based on annual card spend (milestone program)
– 1 economy ticket, at ₹1.25 lakh yearly card spend
– 1 additional economy ticket, at ₹2.50 lakh yearly card spend
– 1 additional economy ticket, at ₹6 lakh yearly card spend
Note : Following spends are not counted towards achieving yearly card spend targets – rent and wallet transactions, reversals, fraud transactions, fee charges & payments, cash withdrawals, interest charges, transactions converted to EMI, temporary credit against dispute transaction.

1% reward (in Club Vistara points), on all card spends
– Get 1 Club Vistara Point, on every ₹100 you spend on your card.
– Club Vistara Points can be redeemed on Vistara flights and upgrades.
Exceptions : You do not earn Club Vistara Points on the following spends – fuel, rent , wallet loads, reversals, fraud transactions, fee charges & payments, cash withdrawals, interest charges, transactions converted to EMI, temporary credit against dispute transaction.

Complimentary ‘Club Vistara Base Membership’

Complimentary visits to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter

Dining benefits (Dining Delights program)
– Offer valid once per month
– Minimum order amount of ₹2500
– 25% discount (upto ₹800) at restaurants, in partnership with EazyDiner
– Hence you get a 25% discount on orders between ₹2,500 and ₹3200. On orders above ₹3200, your discount percentage will be below 25%

Benefits
– Good card for Vistara economy travellers
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Vistara only, to earn rewards

3% benefit (in terms of miles), on all card spends
– You get 3 miles, on every ₹100 you spend on your card
– Exceptions : Miles are not given on the following spends – fuel, wallet load, EMI transactions, payment of fees & charges, cash withdrawals, fraud transactions, interest charges.
– You can redeem your miles on flights and upgrades (on Lufthansa and its partners – Star Alliance airline partners & Miles & More airline partners).
– You can also redeem your miles at other partners – hotels, shopping, car rentals.

Miles never expire – provided you do at least 1 card transaction on your credit card each month

Complimentary access to international airport lounges – 4 times per year

Complimentary access to domestic airport lounges – 8 times per quarter

Benefits
– Good card for frequent fliers of Lufthansa and its airline partners
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access both in India and abroad

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Lufthansa & its partners only, to earn rewards

2% benefit (in terms of miles), on all card spends
– You get 2 miles, on every ₹100 you spend on your card
– Exceptions : Miles are not given on the following spends – fuel, wallet load, EMI transactions, payment of fees & charges, cash withdrawals, fraud transactions, interest charges.
– You can redeem your miles on flights and upgrades (on Lufthansa and its partners – Star Alliance airline partners & Miles & More airline partners).
– You can also redeem your miles at other partners – hotels, shopping, car rentals.

Miles never expire – provided you do at least 1 card transaction on your credit card each month

Complimentary access to international airport lounges – 2 times per year

Complimentary access to domestic airport lounges – 4 times per quarter

Benefits
– Good card for frequent fliers of Lufthansa and its airline partners
– Travel benefits like complimentary lounge access both in India and abroad

Drawbacks to consider
– You are restricted to fly Lufthansa & its partners only, to earn rewards

UPTO 10X REWARDS ON CARD SPENDS

(X)
3.3% reward on all card spends
- You get 3.3 reward points worth ₹3.3, on every ₹100 spent on the card. 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for flights & hotel bookings via HDFC Smartbuy.
Note : You can also redeem your reward points for a lower value as given below-
- You get 3.3 reward points worth ₹1.66, on every ₹100 spent on the card. 1 reward point = ₹0.50, if you redeem for vouchers and products via HDFC Smartbuy platform.
- You get 3.3 reward points worth ₹1, on every ₹100 spent on the card. 1 reward point = ₹0.30, if you redeem for cashback.

(3X)
10% reward on Flipkart & Apple purchases || gift vouchers || rail tickets bookings (done via HDFC Smartbuy platform)
- You get 10 reward points worth ₹10, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for flights & hotel bookings via HDFC Smartbuy.
Note : You can also redeem your reward points for a lower value as given below-
- You get 10 reward points worth ₹5, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.50, if you redeem for vouchers and products via HDFC Smartbuy platform.
- You get 10 reward points worth ₹3, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.30, if you redeem for cashback.

(5X)
16.6% reward on flights & bus booking || shopping purchases at Nyka, Zoom Car (done via HDFC Smartbuy platform)
- You get 16.6 reward points worth ₹16.6, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for flights & hotel bookings via HDFC Smartbuy.
Note : You can also redeem your reward points for a lower value as given below-
- You get 16.6 reward points worth ₹8.3, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.50, if you redeem for vouchers and products via HDFC Smartbuy platform.
- You get 16.6 reward points worth ₹5, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.30, if you redeem for cashback.

(10X)
33.3% reward on hotels booking || purchases at IGP.com & Jockey (done via HDFC Smartbuy platform)
- You get 33.3 reward points worth ₹33.3, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for flights & hotel bookings via HDFC Smartbuy.
Note : You can also redeem your reward points for a lower value as given below-
- You get 33.3 reward points worth ₹16.6, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.50, if you redeem for vouchers and products via HDFC Smartbuy platform.
- You get 33.3 reward points worth ₹10, on every ₹100 spent on the card in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.30, if you redeem for cashback.

Limits & restrictions on 3X-10X accelerated rewards : You can earn a maximum of 10,000 special reward points per calendar month, in the 3X – 10X categories described above.

ADDITIONAL MILESTONE BENEFITS, UPTO 2.50%
– 10000 reward points worth ₹10000 (on travel redemptions), at ₹4 lakh quarterly card spend

OTHER BENEFITS 

✓ Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access – both in India and abroad (including for add-on cardholders)

✓ Complimentary golf rounds worldwide – 6 per quarter

✓ Upto 6.6% reward on weekend dining (2X)
– 6.6 reward points worth ₹6.6 (on travel redemptions), on every ₹100 you spend on weekend dining (Saturday & Sunday) at standalone restaurants.
– You can earn a maximum of 1000 reward points per month, at this accelerated rate

✓ 2% fee (forex markup) on international card transactions

✓ 24/7 personal global concierge services

✓ Complimentary Club Marriott Membership for 1 year
– 15-20% discount on food and beverage bills at restaurants, for a maximum of 10 guests
– Upto 20% discount on best available room rates at participating Marriott hotels in India, and on weekend rates in Asia Pacific.
– 20% discount on spa services at participating Marriott hotels in India, from Monday to Friday.

✓ Complimentary insurance benefits
– Accidental air death cover worth ₹2 crore
– Emergency overseas hospitalisation coverage of upto ₹50 lakhs
– Lost card liability cover of up to ₹9 lakhs.

✓ Exclusive offers from Diners

Benefits
– Unlimited basic benefit rate of 3.3%, and attractive 3X-10X rewards program (upto 33.3% benefit rate) with various shopping and travel partners
– Good lifestyle perks like free unlimited lounge access, complimentary golf, and complimentary memberships like Club Marriott

Drawbacks to consider
– Reward rates are most attractive, if you redeem your reward points for flight & hotel bookings. So you will benefit most only if you are a frequent traveller