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IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card

The IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card costs Rs 799 a year. It earns 1 BluChip per Rs 100. The forex markup is 3.5%. Lounge visits in India: 1 per quarter. Read from the issuer's documents and an aggregator on 12 Oct 2026.

Annual fee
Rs 799+ GST
Fee waived at
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Base return
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Forex markup
3.5%
Interest
3.75%a month
Apply on axis.bank.inOpens the bank’s own page.

Fees

Joining feeRs 799
Annual feeRs 799
Fee notesIssuer page fee table shows Joining/Annual Fee 'Nil (limited period offer)' on 2026-10-12; standard fee Rs 799 per MITC and IndiGo. No spend waiver.

Rewards

Welcome benefitVoucher worth 1,200 IndiGo BluChips on payment of the joining fee; same voucher every year on payment of the annual fee
Reward currencyIndiGo BluChips
Base earn1 BluChip per Rs 100
Point valueNo fixed value; BluChips redeem on IndiGo flights and vary by route and fare
Accelerated earn3 BluChips per Rs 100 on all IndiGo channels (up to 19 with IndiGo's own booking and tier bonuses); 2 per Rs 100 on groceries and dining
CapsunverifiedAggregator: up to 750 BluChips on eligible UPI transactions
Spends that earn nothingunverifiedGovernment, insurance, utilities incl. telecom, rent, wallet, fuel, jewellery
Points expiryBluChips stay valid while the member has earn/burn activity within 24 months; BluChip vouchers must be used within 6 months
Milestone benefitsVoucher worth 1,200 BluChips at Rs 1.5 lakh and again at Rs 3 lakh cumulative annual spend
Reward notesbase_return_pct left null because BluChips have no fixed rupee value.

Travel and perks

Domestic lounge1 per quarter
International loungeNone
Lounge conditionsNeeds Rs 50,000 spend in the preceding 3 months (issuer page); waived in issuance month + next 3 months; guests paid
Forex markup3.5%

Charges and eligibility

Interest per month3.75%
Late payment feeNil up to Rs 500 due; Rs 500 (501-5,000); Rs 750 (5,001-10,000); Rs 1,200 (10,001-50,000); Rs 1,300 above 50,000; plus Rs 100 per cycle if minimum due is missed two cycles running
Cash advance fee2.5% of amount, min Rs 500
EligibilityAge 18-70; resident of India. No income figure published.
Fine-print notesLaunched 18 Feb 2026. A cancelled voucher-funded booking forfeits the whole voucher. Product page read 2026-10-12 confirms earn rates, welcome, renewal and milestone vouchers, lounge, 3.5% forex and DCC, 3.75% interest. The page does not list reward exclusions, a UPI earn cap or a fuel surcharge waiver. Network: Axis's own RuPay category page (https://www.axis.bank.in/cards/credit-card/rupay-credit-card, read 2026-10-12) lists this card among its RuPay credit cards. Conflicts resolved from issuer page read 2026-10-12: joining_fee/annual_fee: catalog keeps the Rs 799 standard fee (MITC, IndiGo) -> issuer page currently shows 'Nil (limited period offer)'

Questions

What is the annual fee of the IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card?
Rs 799 a year, before GST.
Does the IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card give airport lounge access?
Yes. In India: 1 per quarter. Outside India: none listed. Conditions: Needs Rs 50,000 spend in the preceding 3 months (issuer page); waived in issuance month + next 3 months; guests paid
What is the forex markup on the IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card?
3.5% of each foreign-currency transaction, before GST.
Which spends earn no rewards on the IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card?
Government, insurance, utilities incl. telecom, rent, wallet, fuel, jewellery