Axis Bank Credit Cards EXPLAINED: Magnus Burgundy, Atlas, Privilege — The TRUTH You Need to Know!

Axis Bank Credit Card holders, this one’s for you!

In this explosive deep-dive, we break down EVERY major Axis Bank credit card — Magnus Burgundy, Atlas, Select, Privilege, Samsung Infinite, Olyumpus, Vistara Infinite and more — through real talk, real redemptions, and real warnings. We've covered the length and breath of:

🔥 What’s changing in 2025?
🔥 Is Magnus Burgundy still numero uno post-devaluation?
🔥 Why Atlas might be the sleeper hit!
🔥 How to smartly transfer Edge Rewards & Edge Miles.
🔥 What they don’t tell you about lounge access, vouchers & taxes.
🔥 Which credit cards work best with your lifestyle (travel, cashback, dining and more)
🔥 Axis Group A vs Group B points — fully decoded.

This episode is your guide to mastering Axis Bank Credit Cards in 2025, especially if you’re serious about squeezing the most value from your spends.

🎧 Whether you’re holding on to Magnus or Magnus Burgundy, considering Atlas, or juggling multiple Axis cards like the Select, Privilege or Vistara Infinite— this episode helps you decide what to keep, what to ditch, and how to maximise.

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Cards mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links):

Axis Bank Credit Cards:
Axis Magnus https://tinyurl.com/5954t76e
Axis Atlas https://tinyurl.com/5954t76e
Axis Reserve https://tinyurl.com/5954t76e
Axis Privilege https://tinyurl.com/5954t76e
Axis Select https://tinyurl.com/5954t76e
Axis Flipkart Credit Card https://tinyurl.com/5954t76e
Axis Samsung Infinite https://tinyurl.com/5954t76e
Axis ACE https://tinyurl.com/5954t76e
Axis MyZone https://tinyurl.com/5954t76e

HDFC Bank Credit Cards:
HDFC Regalia https://tinyurl.com/ycjhbrde
HDFC Regalia Gold https://tinyurl.com/ycjhbrde
HDFC Diners Black https://tinyurl.com/ycjhbrde
HDFC Infinia https://tinyurl.com/ycjhbrde
HDFC Marriott Bonvoy Diners Club Card https://tinyurl.com/ycjhbrde

ICICI Bank Credit Cards:
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal (EPM) Credit Card: https://tinyurl.com/5yc8bb2d
ICICI Bank Times Black Credit Card: https://tinyurl.com/5yc8bb2d
ICICI Bank Emirates Emerlade Credit Card: https://tinyurl.com/5yc8bb2d
ICICI Bank Amazon Pay Credit Card:https://tinyurl.com/5yc8bb2d

Other Cards Discussed:
SBI Card Elite: https://tinyurl.com/2bpm2dsp
Federal Bank Scapia Credit Card: https://tinyurl.com/3j9p8j6v
AU Small Finance Bank Ixigo Credit Card: https://tinyurl.com/yafdprkc
IDFC First Wow Credit Card: https://tinyurl.com/shrner32
IDFC First Bank Mayura Credit Card: https://tinyurl.com/2trvz9vk
HSBC Travel One Credit Card: https://tinyurl.com/2p9vh9u
HSBC Live Plus Card: https://tinyurl.com/2s3r9atn

Timestamps:
00:00 - Axis Bank Credit Cards Special from The Great Indian Points & Miles Show
05:20 - Sudeep's Axis card stack revealed
06:50 - Air India Gold status validity explained
07:50 - Breaking down Axis-Air India changes
14:10 - Singapore Airlines’ elite status model: a gold standard
16:50 - Star Alliance Gold: What benefits truly carry over?
18:00 - Our current Axis card stacks – who holds what?
20:00 - Atlas vs Olympus: Which card gives better value?
22:50 - Why Olympus might come diluted when re-launched
27:00 - What if you’re new to Axis? How to build your card journey
29:00 - The Privilege + Select combo: underrated but powerful
30:50 - Edge Rewards 101: Building long-term value
32:40 - The golden age of edge rewards family pooling (RIP)
34:30 - Regalia Gold? Still a great place to start
36:10 - Best zero Forex cards for international travel
38:50 - Forex strategy: Carrying 3 cards, choosing wisely
41:00 - London metro mishap: Why 3 cards can save your trip
43:00 - Using Amex as a chargeback shield: When peace of mind wins
46:10 - Atlas’s 4% Forex fee – the elephant in the room
48:10 - Booking woes: Flying Blue, Lufthansa, and Access card failures
49:20 - Axis's rewards currency: Edge Rewards vs Edge Miles
51:10 - Group A vs Group B explained (and the cognitive load rant)
54:00 - Partner limits, redemptions, and optimal transfer planning
59:10 - What we transferred last year (and where we’re eyeing this year)
01:03:00 - Using group B smartly: ITC, Marriott, and experimenting
01:07:40 - Club ITC to ITH: Flights, hotels, cabs with points!
01:13:00 - Marrying Axis with Marriott: How to max out Group B annually
01:21:30 - Domestic redemptions: Which programs make sense?
01:27:00 - Air India redemptions: Underrated and reliable for economy
01:32:50 - Aeroplan’s sweet spot: SF to BLR to SIN – One PNR!
01:36:30 - Our Group A & B strategy for 2025: Real talk
01:40:00 - Axis GrabDeals 101: The good old 45X multipliers!
01:42:50 - Gyftr and Flipkart SuperCoins stacking explained
01:48:10 - Final thoughts: Axis stack wisdom from the points and miles crew