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

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

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

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 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-devaluationWhy Atlas might be the sleeper hit!How to smartly transfer Edge Rewards & Edge MilesWhat 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.🚀Subscribe, share, and join us on The Great Indian Points & Miles Show to unlock smarter travel, better rewards, and zero buyer’s remorse!Cards mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links):Axis Bank Credit Cards:⁠Axis Magnus⁠⁠Axis Atlas⁠⁠Axis Reserve⁠⁠Axis Privilege⁠⁠Axis Select⁠⁠Axis Flipkart Credit Card⁠⁠Axis Samsung Infinite⁠⁠Axis ACE⁠⁠Axis MyZone⁠HDFC Bank Credit Cards:⁠HDFC Regalia⁠⁠HDFC Regalia Gold⁠ ⁠HDFC Diners Black⁠⁠HDFC Infinia⁠⁠HDFC Marriott Bonvoy Diners Club Credit Card⁠⁠⁠HDFC Swiggy Credit Card⁠⁠⁠⁠Tata Neu HDFC Bank Credit Card (Plus/Infinity)⁠⁠ICICI Bank Credit Cards:⁠ICICI Emeralde Private Metal (EPM) Credit Card⁠⁠ICICI Bank Times Black Credit Card⁠⁠ICICI Bank Emirates Emerlade Credit Card⁠⁠ICICI Bank Amazon Pay Credit Card⁠Other Cards Discussed:⁠SBI Card Elite⁠⁠Federal Bank Scapia Credit Card⁠⁠Small Finance Bank Ixigo Credit Card⁠⁠IDFC First Wow Credit Card⁠⁠IDFC First Bank Mayura Credit Card⁠⁠HSBC Travel One Credit Card⁠⁠HSBC Live Plus Card⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Axis Bank Credit Cards Special from The Great Indian Points & Miles Show05:20 - Sudeep's Axis card stack revealed09:10 - 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-launched27:00 - What if you’re new to Axis? How to build your card journey29:00 - The Privilege + Select combo: underrated but powerful30:50 - Edge Rewards 101: Building long-term value32:40 - The golden age of edge rewards family pooling (RIP)34:30 - Regalia Gold? Still a great place to start36:10 - Best zero Forex cards for international travel38:50 - Forex strategy: Carrying 3 cards, choosing wisely43:00 - Using Amex as a chargeback shield: When peace of mind wins46:10 - Atlas’s 4% Forex fee – the elephant in the room48:10 - Booking woes: Flying Blue, Lufthansa, and Access card failures49:20 - Axis's rewards currency: Edge Rewards vs Edge Miles51:10 - Group A vs Group B explained (and the cognitive load rant)54:00 - Partner limits, redemptions, and optimal transfer planning59:10 - What we transferred last year (and where we’re eyeing this year)01:03:00 - Using group B smartly: ITC, Marriott, and experimenting01:07:40 - Club ITC to ITH: Flights, hotels, cabs with points!01:13:00 - Marrying Axis with Marriott: How to max out Group B annually01:21:30 - 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 talk01:40:00 - Axis GrabDeals 101: The good old 45X multipliers!01:42:50 - Gyftr and Flipkart SuperCoins stacking explained01:48:10 - Final thoughts: Axis stack wisdom from the points and miles crew
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