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Axis Bank

Airtel Axis Bank

Entry levelCashbackMastercardVerified 4 Oct 2026
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Joining fee

₹500

Annual fee

₹500

Waived on ₹2,00,000/yr spend

Forex mark-up

3.5%

+ 18% GST on the mark-up

Why people pick it

  • ✓25% back on Airtel mobile/broadband/DTH bills
  • ✓10% on Swiggy, Zomato, BigBasket

Watch out for

  • !From Apr 2026, Airtel/utility cashback is capped at 2×/1× the 1% base cashback you earn elsewhere
  • !Lounge access removed in 2026

Rewards

25% on Airtel bills, 10% on other utilities via Airtel Thanks — capped to a multiple of your 1% base cashback10%cap tied to base
10% on Swiggy, Zomato, BigBasket10%cap ₹500/mo
Everything else (base rate)1%no cap

No rewards on: Fuel, Rent, Insurance, Education fees, UPI payments at shops

Rates are shown as approximate ₹ value per ₹100 spent, after converting points at typical redemption values.

Travel & lounges

Domestic lounge
None
International lounge
None

Eligibility

Salaried
₹20,000/month
Self-employed
₹3,00,000/yr ITR
Age
18–70 years
First-time applicants
Harder

Income figures are indicative; banks decide case by case.

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