Axis Bank

Axis Bank Magnus

Last updated: 29 October 2026

Welcome offerWelcome voucher worth ₹12,500 on your first transaction within 30 days. Choose from a Luxe Gift Card, The Postcard Hotels voucher, or a Yatra voucher.
Annual fee
₹ 12,500
Reward rate
12 Points per ₹200
Editorial score guidance
780+
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Axis Bank Magnus | CardsGuruji
Mastercard
Rewards

How the rewards work

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

You earn

12 Points per ₹200

Earn 12 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 up to ₹1.5 Lakh monthly spend. Earn 35 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 on incremental monthly spends above ₹1.5 Lakh. Earn up to 60 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 on travel bookings via Travel EDGE.

Redeem for

  • Partner Airlines & Hotels (5:2 transfer ratio)
  • EDGE Rewards Catalog (1 Point = ₹0.20)
Reward currency
Edge Points
Points validity
36 months
Card network
Mastercard
Perks

What you get with this card

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

  • International Lounge Access: Unlimited complimentary visits for the primary cardholder plus 4 guest visits per year via Priority Pass

  • Domestic Lounge Access: Unlimited visits (requires a minimum spend of ₹50,000 in the previous 3 months)

  • Airport Concierge: 8 complimentary end-to-end airport meet & greet VIP services per year

  • Dining Benefits: Up to 30% discount at over 4,000 partner restaurants across India

  • Annual Fee Waiver: The ₹12,500 renewal fee is waived upon achieving ₹25 Lakh in eligible spends in the preceding card year

Our verdict

Pros & cons

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

What we like

  • Welcome voucher completely offsets the hefty ₹12,500 joining fee

  • Unlimited domestic and international lounge access with 4 guest visits included

  • Exceptional reward multipliers for monthly high spenders (above ₹1.5 Lakh)

  • Low foreign currency markup fee of just 2%

  • Zero cash withdrawal fee

What to watch out for

  • High annual fee of ₹12,500 if the massive ₹25 Lakh waiver target is not met

  • Domestic lounge access now requires a strict ₹50,000 spend hurdle in the prior quarter

  • Base reward rate is relatively low for those who spend less than ₹1.5 Lakh a month

  • Annual transfer caps imposed on transferring points to airmiles and hotel partners

Costs

Fees & charges

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

Annual fee
₹12,500Charged every year from the second year

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Balance transfer
Standard promotional rates apply
Foreign currency markup
2% of the transaction amount
Late payment
Graded based on outstanding balance (Up to ₹1,200)
Returned payment
₹500 per instance
Over-limit
2.5% of overlimit amount (Minimum ₹500)

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3% per month (36% annually)
Balance transfer
3% per month
Cash advance
3% per month (Zero cash withdrawal fee)
Penalty rate
Up to 36% annually

Fee waiver: most issuers waive the renewal fee once your yearly spends cross a set threshold. Confirm the exact criteria with Axis Bank before you apply.

Eligibility

Credit-score and eligibility guidance

Issuer-stated requirements and CardsGuruji guidance are shown separately.

780+out of 900
CardsGuruji editorial guidance: 780+

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.

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FAQs About Axis Bank Magnus

Everything you need to know about Axis Bank Magnus fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

Axis Bank Magnus has an annual fee of ₹12,500 plus 18% GST. Most cardholders can get subsequent annual renewal fees waived by reaching the bank's annual milestone spend threshold. Additionally, the initial fee is often offset by welcome privileges like "Welcome voucher worth ₹12,500 on your first transaction within 30 days. Choose from a Luxe Gift Card, The Postcard Hotels voucher, or a Yatra voucher.".

Axis Bank Magnus earns Edge Points at a primary rate of 12 Points per ₹200. Specifically, Earn 12 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 up to ₹1.5 Lakh monthly spend. Earn 35 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 on incremental monthly spends above ₹1.5 Lakh. Earn up to 60 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 on travel bookings via Travel EDGE.. Spends in Premium, Travel, Rewards, Lifestyle categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Rewards earned on Axis Bank Magnus can be redeemed for Partner Airlines & Hotels (5:2 transfer ratio), EDGE Rewards Catalog (1 Point = ₹0.20) via Axis Bank's official rewards portal or mobile banking app. Points earned remain valid for 36 months from the transaction date before expiring.

Yes, Axis Bank Magnus features complimentary airport lounge privileges. Privileges include: "International Lounge Access: Unlimited complimentary visits for the primary cardholder plus 4 guest visits per year via Priority Pass". Note that banks frequently require a minimum spend (typically ₹35,000 to ₹50,000) in the previous calendar quarter to unlock complimentary lounge access.

A CIBIL credit score of 780 or above is strongly recommended for approval of Axis Bank Magnus. 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 Magnus is issued on the Mastercard network with worldwide acceptance at over 30 million merchant establishments and online portals. International transactions, contactless tap-to-pay (up to ₹5,000 without PIN), and tokenized payments are supported once enabled in your banking app.

Axis Bank Magnus levies a forex markup fee of 2% 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 Magnus currently features a welcome offer: "Welcome voucher worth ₹12,500 on your first transaction within 30 days. Choose from a Luxe Gift Card, The Postcard Hotels voucher, or a Yatra voucher.". 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 Welcome voucher completely offsets the hefty ₹12 and 500 joining fee. However, keep in mind that High annual fee of ₹12 and 500 if the massive ₹25 Lakh waiver target is not met. Overall, Axis Bank Magnus delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Premium, Travel, Rewards, Lifestyle.

You can apply for Axis Bank Magnus directly through Axis Bank's official website or digital portal. Essential documents include your PAN card, Aadhaar card for video KYC, proof of address, and recent income documentation (3 months' salary slips or latest ITR with computation). Decisions are typically communicated within 2 to 4 working days.