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IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card
Annual fee₹5,000
RewardsPoints
Earns hardest on
Travel 7.0%Dining 3.0%Shopping 3.0%
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IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card

Updated 12 Jul 2026VerifiedHigh confidence1 source checked
Modeled value for your spend≈ ₹0/yr
30,000/mo
Pays for itself above ₹62,000/moFull breakdown
Get it if

Use for direct flight bookings on IndiGo channels to maximize the 7% reward rate

Skip it if

No spend-based waiver of the annual fee. The ₹5,000 renewal fee must be paid each year

Latest change: Created profile for newly launched co-branded IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card

For Frequent IndiGo travelers and high spenders looking for premium travel perks. 7.0% on travel spend. ₹5,000 annual fee. Lounge rule: ₹50,000 / quarter.

Quick Overview

What matters before you apply.

You should be able to scan the fee, waiver rule, best use case, lounge condition, and biggest downside in one pass.

Why get it

Why you should get it

Frequent IndiGo travelers and high spenders looking for premium travel perks

  • Earn 7 IndiGo BluChips for every ₹100 spent on IndiGo website, app, and counters.
  • Earn 3 IndiGo BluChips for every ₹100 spent on Dining and Groceries.
  • Earn 2 IndiGo BluChips for every ₹100 spent on all other eligible categories.
  • Welcome and Renewal voucher of 5,000 IndiGo BluChips and one complimentary 6E Eats voucher.
Why skip it

Why you may regret it

These are the rules and drawbacks most likely to make the card feel disappointing after signup.

  • No spend-based annual fee waiver; you must pay the ₹5,000 renewal fee annually.
  • Rewards are in IndiGo BluChips, which can only be redeemed for flights and upgrades on IndiGo.
  • Domestic lounge access requires spending ₹50,000 in the previous quarter.
  • Excludes fuel, wallet loads, rent, insurance, utility bills, jewelry, and EMI transactions from earning rewards.
Annual Fee₹5,000Joining fee ₹5,000
Spend to Waive FeeCheck termsNo spend-based waiver; compensated with 5,000 IndiGo BluChips voucher and one 6E Eats voucher on joining and annual renewal
Best Category Return7.0%Travel spend
Lounge Access Condition₹50,000 / quarter33 lounge rows mapped

Quick notes

How to use the card well, and what to watch before applying.

How to use it well

  • Use for direct flight bookings on IndiGo channels to maximize the 7% reward rate.
  • Route general spends to meet the ₹2L and ₹5L milestones to trigger the 5,000 BluChips bonuses.
  • Utilize the monthly BookMyShow BOGO offer to capture additional lifestyle savings.

Watch before applying

  • No spend-based waiver of the annual fee. The ₹5,000 renewal fee must be paid each year.
  • The reward program is completely co-branded with IndiGo, leaving no flexibility to redeem elsewhere.
Compare or Switch

What to do if this card is close, but not perfect.

Compare this card side-by-side or jump into a few strong alternatives before you move into the deeper research sections.

Same-bank step-up path

These are objective same-bank step-up options from the current rewards and lounge model.

Step 1

Axis Bank Horizon Credit Card

Annual fee: ₹3000

Shared focus: Travel, Premium+30 more lounge visits in current datasetEstimated +₹1,496/yr value
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Step 2

Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card

Annual fee: ₹500

Shared focus: Shopping, Dining+32 more lounge visits in current datasetEstimated +₹13,574/yr value
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Step 3

Axis Bank SELECT Credit Card

Annual fee: ₹3000

Shared focus: Travel+22 more lounge visits in current datasetNo higher annual fee vs current card
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