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Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card

Last updated: 9 November 2026

Welcome offerInstant virtual credit card issuance upon approval for immediate activation and usage via the Kiwi app or other UPI apps.
Annual fee
Lifetime Free
Reward rate
2 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 spent
Editorial score guidance
700+
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Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card | CardsGuruji
RuPay
Rewards

How the rewards work

What you earn on every spend, and the ways you can cash it in.

You earn

2 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 spent

Earn 2 EDGE Reward Points for every ₹200 spent on eligible domestic and international transactions. Additionally, earn 2 EDGE Reward Points for every ₹200 spent on eligible UPI transactions above ₹2,000. Wallet reloads, rent, and fuel are excluded from earning rewards.

Redeem for

  • Axis EDGE Rewards Catalog (Products & E-vouchers)
  • Flight & Hotel Bookings
Reward currency
EDGE Reward Points
Points validity
36 months
Card network
RuPay
Perks

What you get with this card

The privileges that come bundled in, beyond the reward points.

  • UPI Payments: Seamlessly link your credit card to supported UPI apps (like Google Pay

  • PhonePe, or Kiwi) to make scan-and-pay transactions via the RuPay network

  • Virtual Card Experience: Receive a virtual credit card instantly upon approval, allowing you to set up your UPI PIN and start spending immediately without waiting for physical delivery

  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4,000 (maximum waiver capped at ₹150 per statement cycle).

Our verdict

Pros & cons

An honest read on where this card earns its keep — and where it doesn't.

What we like

  • Lifetime free credit card with zero joining and zero annual renewal fees

  • Native RuPay network support allows direct linkage to UPI apps for merchant payments

  • Instant virtual card issuance is highly convenient for immediate use

  • Provides basic fuel surcharge waiver benefits usually lacking in pure virtual cards

What to watch out for

  • No reward points earned on UPI transactions under ₹2,000

  • Extremely low base reward rate for traditional credit card swiping

  • Lacks any travel benefits, airport lounge access, or lifestyle perks

  • Incurs a reward redemption fee (₹49 to ₹99) when converting your EDGE points

Costs

Fees & charges

Everything the issuer can bill you for, in one place.

Annual fee
₹0Lifetime free — no renewal charge

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Balance transfer
Standard promotional rates apply
Foreign currency markup
3.5% of the transaction amount
Late payment
Graded based on outstanding balance
Returned payment
2% of the payment amount (Minimum ₹500)
Over-limit
2.5% of overlimit amount (Minimum ₹500)

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.75% per month (55.55% annually)
Balance transfer
3.75% per month
Cash advance
3.75% per month (plus 2.5% or ₹500 processing fee)
Penalty rate
Up to 55.55% annually
Eligibility

Credit-score and eligibility guidance

Issuer-stated requirements and CardsGuruji guidance are shown separately.

700+out of 900
CardsGuruji editorial guidance: 700+

What this means for your application

  • A score range is general guidance, not an issuer's eligibility requirement.
  • Issuers independently assess income, employment, existing obligations, repayment history and other criteria.
  • Check the issuer's current eligibility terms before applying; no score guarantees approval.

Note: A displayed score is editorial guidance only unless separately identified as an issuer-stated requirement.

FAQs About Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card

Everything you need to know about Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

Yes, Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card is issued as a Lifetime Free (LTF) credit card with ₹0 joining fee and ₹0 annual renewal fee. Cardholders do not need to hit an annual spend target to waive the fee. Standard GST is only applicable on interest or fee-based services if incurred.

Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card earns EDGE Reward Points at a primary rate of 2 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 spent. Specifically, Earn 2 EDGE Reward Points for every ₹200 spent on eligible domestic and international transactions. Additionally, earn 2 EDGE Reward Points for every ₹200 spent on eligible UPI transactions above ₹2,000. Wallet reloads, rent, and fuel are excluded from earning rewards.. Spends in UPI, Lifetime Free, Entry Level, Lifestyle categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Yes, because Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card is on the RuPay network, you can link it directly to any UPI application including Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and BHIM. This allows you to scan merchant QR codes at local stores and pay from your credit card account while earning reward points.

Rewards earned on Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card can be redeemed for Axis EDGE Rewards Catalog (Products & E-vouchers), Flight & Hotel Bookings via Axis Bank's official rewards portal or mobile banking app. Points earned remain valid for 36 months from the transaction date before expiring.

A CIBIL credit score of 700 or above is strongly recommended for approval of Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card. Applicants should be Indian residents aged 21 to 65 years with a stable monthly income (salaried or self-employed with ITR) and no recent payment defaults or high credit utilization over 30%.

Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card levies a forex markup fee of 3.5% of the transaction amount on transactions processed in foreign currencies. For cross-border shopping and overseas travel, remember that standard 18% GST applies on the markup charge.

Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card currently features a welcome offer: "Instant virtual credit card issuance upon approval for immediate activation and usage via the Kiwi app or other UPI apps.". To claim this joining perk, cardholders typically need to activate the card and complete a qualifying initial transaction within 30 to 60 days of card issuance.

Key highlights include Lifetime free credit card with zero joining and zero annual renewal fees and Native RuPay network support allows direct linkage to UPI apps for merchant payments. However, keep in mind that No reward points earned on UPI transactions under ₹2 and 000. Overall, Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with UPI, Lifetime Free, Entry Level, Lifestyle.

Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card is focused on UPI and Lifetime Free and Entry Level and Lifestyle valueback and does not include unconditional complimentary airport lounge visits as a core benefit. If lounge access is a deciding factor for your travels, consider pairing this with a dedicated premium travel credit card.

Yes, Axis Bank KWIK RuPay Credit Card includes a 1% fuel surcharge waiver for fuel spends typically between ₹400 and ₹4,000 at all government and private fuel stations in India. (Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4). The monthly waiver is subject to a cap, and GST charged on the surcharge is non-refundable.