The Great Indian Points and Miles Show 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:
HDFC Bank Credit Cards:
HDFC Regalia Gold HDFC Diners Black
HDFC Marriott Bonvoy Diners Club Credit Card
Tata Neu HDFC Bank Credit Card (Plus/Infinity)
ICICI Bank Credit Cards:
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal (EPM) Credit Card
ICICI Bank Times Black Credit Card
ICICI Bank Emirates Emerlade Credit Card
ICICI Bank Amazon Pay Credit Card
Other Cards Discussed:
Federal Bank Scapia Credit Card
Small Finance Bank Ixigo Credit Card
IDFC First Bank Mayura Credit Card
Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Axis Bank Credit Cards Special from The Great Indian Points & Miles Show
- 05:20 - Sudeep's Axis card stack revealed
- 09:10 - Will future Air India cards still offer status?
- 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
- 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?
- 01:32:50 - 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