Axis Bank
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A miles-first card whose EDGE Miles transfer to airline and hotel partners at real value.
5x EDGE Miles on travelLounge access
Annual fee
₹5,000 + GST
HDFC Bank · Mastercard World
HDFC Bank Infinia
India's benchmark super-premium card, with unlimited lounge access and strong SmartBuy redemptions.
Reviewed in depthPremium & luxuryTravel & loungeDining & food deliveryOnline shoppingForex & international
Our verdict
The right end-state card for a genuine high spender. Everyone else pays for benefits they will not use.
What works
- Unlimited complimentary domestic and international lounge access for you and a guest.
- Points redeem at high value on flights and hotels via SmartBuy.
- Low forex markup and strong concierge and golf benefits.
Watch-outs
- Invitation-led — usually offered to existing HDFC customers with high balances.
- Fee only makes sense above roughly ₹5L of annual spend.
- Best redemption value depends on SmartBuy availability, which fluctuates.
Eligibility snapshot
Typical income
₹36,00,000+ / year (or ITR-based)
Credit score
780+
Access
Typically invitation only
Underwriting is decided by the issuer and is often stricter than the advertised minimums. An existing relationship with the bank materially improves your odds.
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