Axis Ace is another credit card by Axis Bank that offers cashback on utility bill payments (made via Google Pay). So, if you are not an Airtel customer but wish to earn cashback on utilities as well as other spends, Axis Ace would be a better choice for you.
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Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card
Co-branded
Cashback
1st Year Fee: ₹500* Plus Applicable Taxes
Entry Level
Low fee of Rs. 500
Cashback
Up to 25% cashback
Lounge Access
4 visits every year
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About Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card
The Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card is designed to offer benefits to Airtel customers in the form of cashback, discounts, and vouchers. But the benefits are not limited to Airtel spends but also across spending on other brands like Zomato, Swiggy, and BigBasket. Complimentary airport lounge access, dining discounts, etc., also make it a worthy competitor to popular cashback cards like Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card and Cashback SBI Card. At an affordable annual fee of Rs. 500, this card is a good choice for those who are in the Airtel ecosystem. Read on to know more about this co-branded credit card.
Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card : Cashback Structure
- 25% cashback: Bill payment for Airtel Mobile, Broadband, Wifi, and DTH via the Airtel Thanks app* (Capped at Rs. 250 per month)1
- 10% cashback: Utility bill payments such as electricity, water, gas via the Airtel Thanks app (Capped at Rs. 250 per month)
- 10% cashback: Across preferred merchants- Zomato, Swiggy and BigBasket (Capped at Rs. 500 per month across all merchants)
- 1%: On other eligible spends (No capping)2
Other Features & Benefits
- Welcome Benefits: Amazon e-voucher worth Rs. 500 as a welcome/activation benefit on the first transaction made within the 30 days of card issuance.3
- Lounge Access: 4 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year at select airports in India on spending Rs. 50,000 during the previous 3 months.4
- Fuel Surcharge: 1% fuel surcharge waiver, up to Rs. 500 per statement cycle, at all fuel stations across India, applicable on fuel spends between Rs. 400 to Rs. 4,000.
- Dining: Up to 20% dining discount at 4000+ partner restaurants in India
- Others: You can convert purchases above Rs. 2,500 into easy EMIs
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Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card: Fees & Charges
| Particulars | Amount | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joining Fee | Rs. 500 | ||||||||||
| Annual Fee | Rs. 500 | ||||||||||
| Finance Charges | 3.75% per month | ||||||||||
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Value-back Comparison: Airtel Axis Vs. Axis Ace Vs. Cashback SBI Card
| Transaction Type | Transaction Value (in Rs.) | Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card (in Rs.) | Axis Ace Credit Card (in Rs.) | Cashback SBI Card (in Rs.) |
| Electricity Bill | 6,000 | 250 | 300 | 0 |
| Mobile Bill | 3,000 | 150 | 150 | 0 |
| DTH Bill | 1,000 | 100 | 50 | 0 |
| Water Bill | 1,000 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Zomato | 2,000 | 200 | 80 | 100 |
| Bigbasket | 5,000 | 300 | 75 | 250 |
| Ola | 2,000 | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Apparel Purchase | 5,000 | 50 | 75 | 250 |
| Fuel | 5,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30,000 | 1,070 | 860 | 700 |
*In the above example, we have assumed that the utility bill payments are made via the co-branded platform. In case of Airtel Axis Card, it will be Airtel Thanks app and in case of Axis Ace, it would be Google Pay.
Here, we realise that for transactions like mobile bills and utility bills, a capping of Rs. 250 per month for Airtel Axis cardholders is too low, since these transactions are usually high value. But this card still offers a considerable value-back when compared to other similar credit cards. You can make the most of an Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card if you use it for your spends on the Airtel Thanks app and put the rest of the expenses on a card that gives a higher value back across other categories without any capping.
Things to Know Before you apply
Get this card if:
You frequently spend on the Airtel ecosystem
You want a low annual fee card with bill payment benefits
You don’ t mind sticking to AIrtel Thanks App for bill payments
Other SImilar Cards:
Axis Bank ACE Credit Card
Cashback SBI Card
Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card
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What do we like about this card?
The card rewards its users for utility bill payments. Since most credit cards keep utility bills in the excluded category, this card is a good option for those looking to save on this category of spending. Additionally, beyond co-branded spends on Airtel, it offers exclusive benefits on some popular everyday brands like Zomato, Swiggy, and BigBasket.
Pros
- Up to 25% cashback
- No capping on base cashback
- Welcome benefit worth the joining fee
- Benefits on everyday brands: Zomato, Swiggy and BigBasket
Cons
- Bill payment benefits are limited to Airtel Thanks App
- Monthly capping on all accelerated cashback category
- Lounge access is spend-based
Conclusion
Offering the maximum cashback on spends made via the Airtel Thanks App, this credit card is best suited for those who are already in the Airtel ecosystem or are planning to come onboard. However, cashback on the Airtel Axis Bank credit card comes with monthly capping. So, you would only be able to maximize benefits on limited spends every month. Airtel Bills: Rs. 1,000 per month; Utility Bill Payment: Rs. 2,500 per month; and Preferred Merchants: Rs. 5,000 per month. This is based on the cashback rate and the maximum capping. For example, for Airtel Bills, you get 25% cashback but only up to Rs. 250 per month. This means you can avail this benefit on a monthly transaction value of Rs. 1,000 only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this credit card
To earn cashback there is no minimum expenditure requirement on Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card. However, the maximum cashback you can earn per statement cycle is capped at certain limits across different spends. The 25% cashback via the Airtel Thanks app is capped at Rs. 250 per month, 10% cashback on utility bill payments is capped at Rs. 250 per month and 10% cashback on Zomato, Swiggy and BigBasket is capped at Rs. 500 per month across all merchants.
To redeem the Amazon gift voucher worth Rs. 500, earned as a welcome benefit on this credit card, you need to follow these steps. (i) Go to www.amazon.in/addgiftcard (ii) Enter the gift card or voucher code in the required field (iii) Click on ‘Add to your balance’. Note that, you can redeem the welcome benefit only when you have an amazon account. In case you do not have one, you need to first create a new Amazon account and then proceed with redemption.
The cashback amount earned via transaction made with this card will be auto-credited to your monthly statement. It will be reflected in the next month’s credit card statement as ‘cashback credited’ and adjusted against the next month’s bill. It will be credited to your next billing cycle within three days before the next statement generation.
Applicable finance charges on the Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card are 3.75% per month i.e. 55.55% per annum.
Yes, you can avail the annual fee waiver of Rs. 500 on the card on completing the annual spends of Rs. 2 Lakh in the previous year.
Footnotes
- Selected payments like hardware cost, installation charges, advance recharge or bill payment amounts made for new or inactive connections will not be eligible for the cashback.
- Other exclusions from cashback program: Utility bills paid via any other platform except Airtel Thanks app and spends made on fuel, EMI transactions, purchases converted to EMI, outstanding balance, wallet loading, jewellery, rent, govt. services, insurance, education, cash advances and card-related fee & charges.
- The welcome voucher is sent to your registered mobile number within 30 days of meeting the requirement.
- In case of a newly issued card (not for card upgrades), the minimum spend criteria is waived for the month of card issuance and for the next 3 months as well.
- 1% transaction fee applies to education payments via third-party apps, rent payments, and spends exceeding monthly limits on wallet loads (Rs. 10,000), fuel (Rs. 50,000), utilities (Rs. 25,000), and gaming (Rs. 10,000).
- An additional fee of Rs. 100 will be charged per cycle if the Minimum Amount Due (MAD) is not cleared for two consecutive billing cycles.
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Megha Khanna
Megha is an experienced writer with a specialization in credit cards and personal finance. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping readers make informed financial choices, she creates engaging content that demystifies the complexities of credit cards, from rewards and benefits to interest rates and fees.
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