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IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank

Last updated: 9 November 2026

Welcome offerThis is a Lifetime Free credit card with no joining or annual fees.
Annual fee
Lifetime Free
Reward rate
Up to 3 EDGE Points per ₹100 spent
Editorial score guidance
700+
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IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank | CardsGuruji
MasterCard
Rewards

How the rewards work

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

You earn

Up to 3 EDGE Points per ₹100 spent

Earn 3 EDGE Reward Points per ₹100 spent at IKEA (in-store, app, or website). Earn 2 EDGE Reward Points per ₹100 on dining. Earn 1 EDGE Reward Point per ₹100 on other eligible regular spends.

Redeem for

  • Instant SMS-based redemption for IKEA purchases (1 Point = ₹0.20)
  • Axis EDGE Rewards Catalog
Reward currency
EDGE Reward 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.

  • Preferential EMI: Convert your IKEA store spends (minimum ₹2,500) into EMIs at a lower interest rate of 13% p.a. for up to 24 months

  • Instant Redemption: Exclusive SMS-based instant point redemption for your IKEA purchases (minimum transaction ₹250)

  • Dining Discount: Up to 15% off (maximum ₹500) on dining via EazyDiner on a minimum order value of ₹2,500 once a month

  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000 (maximum waiver of ₹400 per month).

Our verdict

Pros & cons

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

What we like

  • Lifetime free card with zero joining and annual fees

  • Accelerated rewards (0.6% value) on IKEA purchases

  • Preferential 13% p.a. interest rate for converting IKEA purchases to EMI

  • Unique SMS-based direct redemption process at IKEA checkouts

What to watch out for

  • Very low base reward rate of 0.2% on general non-IKEA spending

  • No complimentary airport lounge access or travel benefits

  • High finance charge (52.86% annually) on revolving balances

  • The EazyDiner dining discount requires a high minimum spend of ₹2,500 to trigger

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 (Up to ₹1,300)
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
3.6% per month (52.86% annually)
Balance transfer
3.6% per month
Cash advance
3.6% per month (plus 2.5% fee, minimum ₹500)
Penalty rate
Up to 52.86% 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 IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank

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

Yes, IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank 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.

IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank earns EDGE Reward Points at a primary rate of Up to 3 EDGE Points per ₹100 spent. Specifically, Earn 3 EDGE Reward Points per ₹100 spent at IKEA (in-store, app, or website). Earn 2 EDGE Reward Points per ₹100 on dining. Earn 1 EDGE Reward Point per ₹100 on other eligible regular spends.. Spends in Co-branded, Shopping, Lifetime Free, Entry Level categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Rewards earned on IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank can be redeemed for Instant SMS-based redemption for IKEA purchases (1 Point = ₹0.20), Axis EDGE Rewards Catalog 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 IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank. 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%.

IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank 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.

IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank 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.

IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank currently features a welcome offer: "This is a Lifetime Free credit card with no joining or annual fees.". 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 card with zero joining and annual fees and Accelerated rewards (0.6% value) on IKEA purchases. However, keep in mind that Very low base reward rate of 0.2% on general non-IKEA spending and No complimentary airport lounge access or travel benefits. Overall, IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Co-branded, Shopping, Lifetime Free, Entry Level.

IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank is focused on Co-branded and Shopping and Lifetime Free and Entry Level 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, IKEA Family Credit Card by Axis Bank 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% surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5). The monthly waiver is subject to a cap, and GST charged on the surcharge is non-refundable.