Axis EDGE Miles: airline transfer partners regrouped
Air India, Flying Blue and Qantas were moved to a partner group with a much lower annual transfer cap, reducing how many miles you can move to them each year.
5 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on travel (up to ₹2 lakh/month)
2 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on other spends
Tier milestones with bonus miles
Domestic & international lounges by tier
In 2026 several transfer partners were removed or moved to weaker ratios/lower caps, and new applications have reportedly been paused at times. Check before applying.
Air India, Flying Blue and Qantas were moved to a partner group with a much lower annual transfer cap, reducing how many miles you can move to them each year.
Several popular transfer partners were removed, and new partners were added at a weaker 2:1 ratio (reported).
Approximate value back on every ₹100 you spend.
The Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card is worth it if you spend a lot on travel & flights (5%) and online shopping (2%). There's no spend-based fee waiver, so make sure the benefits you'll actually use are worth more than the ₹5,000 annual fee. It's less suitable if transfer partners and ratios cut in 2026.
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21–60 years (salaried), up to 65 (self-employed)
Regular income; the bank sets the minimum
750+ gives the best approval chances
PAN, Aadhaar, and recent salary slips or ITR
The joining fee is ₹5,000 and the annual fee is ₹5,000 (plus GST).
No. The Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card runs on Visa, and only RuPay credit cards can be linked to UPI.
Yes: Domestic + international (by tier). Lounge rules can change, so check current terms with the issuer.
It's best for air miles. Travel card earning EDGE Miles you can transfer to airline and hotel partners.
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