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Axis Magnus Magnus, Reserve & Other Axis Bank Credit Cards | Devaluation w.e.f. 1st Sep 2023.

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Final Update

Official PDFs are now out
Magnus - https://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/credit-cards/mgtc.pdf

Reserve - https://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/credit-cards/rstc.pdf

Revision of Axis Bank Miles/Rewards Transfer Program - https://www.axisbank.com/docs/defau...les-rewards-transfer-terms-and-conditions.pdf


Update: 2nd August

MyZone - https://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/credit-cards/mztc.pdf
Privilege - https://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/credit-cards/pvtc.pdf
Select - https://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/credit-cards/sltc.pdf
Ace - https://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/credit-cards/actc.pdf


Magnus devaluation highlights
  1. Revision in welcome benefits, which are more or less matching with the leaked screenshots
  2. Change in annual fee - ₹12,500 + GST
  3. No more renewal benefit
  4. Spend criteria for fee waiver is now double - 25L
  5. Exclusion of government institutions and utilities MCCs for earning ERs
  6. RIP 25,000ER/1L milestone benefit
  7. Revised transfer ratio of 5:2
  8. 5L ER points cap for transfer
  9. Burgundy account scheme
Reserve devaluation highlights
  1. Spend criteria for fee waiver is revised to 35L
  2. Exclusion of government institutions and utilities MCCs for earning ERs
  3. Revised transfer ratio of 5:2
  4. 5L ER points cap for transfer
  5. Burgundy private account scheme

Aap Chronology Samajiye
  • 📄 Few leaked screenshots of PDF started floating for Magnus and Reserve having potential devaulation
  • 🐦Few folks on Twitter acknowledged the upcoming devaulation by contacting their RMs or insiders from CC department
  • 🎧 Customer Care team were like "Whot Daa Phaak" is going on. They were unaware about these news, some were saying yes and some no
  • 😡 Outrage | Speculation | Twitter Space | Points Transfer Tricks
  • ✋ Then rumour mills started about devaulation being on hold
  • 🔗 Official links of devaulation PDF started popping but "Darling of Cards" was missing
  • 🔌 Axis pulled the plug and links started showing "404 - Not Found" except for unlucky Flipkart card
  • 💣 BOMB - Axis Gift Edge devaulation
  • 📩 Mass credit card cancellation and notice seeking clarification regarding commercial transactions
  • 📉 Official PDF of Magnus and Reserve released
  • 📉 Official PDF of MyZone, Privilege, Select and Ace released

1. Flipkart - https://axisbank.com/docs/default-s...flipkart-credit-card-terms-and-conditions.pdf

Below given links are not opening now as they have been removed. You may check attached PDFs.

2. Reserve - https://axisbank.com/docs/default-s...-reserve-credit-card-terms-and-conditions.pdf
3. Select - https://axisbank.com/docs/default-s...k-select-credit-card-terms-and-conditions.pdf
4. Privilege - https://axisbank.com/docs/default-s...rivilege-credit-card-terms-and-conditions.pdf
5. MyZone - https://www.axisbank.com/docs/defau...-my-zone-credit-card-terms-and-conditions.pdf

By following the format, it is quite easy to create Magnus link, which could be https://axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/credit-cards/axis-bank-magnus-credit-card-terms-and-conditions.pdf
 

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rogerthat said:
Looks like Axis' strategy is clear. They do not want non-Burgundy customers on the Magnus platform. This is evident by their lackadaisical attitude towards customers trying to close their cards. They seem to hope that all non-Burgundy customers will eventually close their cards and leave. The lack of interest towards retention and such a heavy renewal penalty all show this. Looks like they are now throwing out all the chintu customers who don't want to deposit Rs.10L at Lord Axis' feet. Funnily, they first handed the card out like free samosas and are now punishing people for taking them!

I will also close Magnus in March (renewal is in April). Anyway in terms of rewards Magnus is now good for only the 5x rewards on Gift Edge which gives 12%. Else the pathetic (maximum) 2.4% reward rate makes the card totally useless for everyday spends.

However, how much of the Magnus customer base does Axis expect to shift to Burgundy? How many will actually move? 1%? 5%? 10%? Would those slim numbers make good business sense for the card?
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Very well analysed!
Magnus 12% return on gift edge, but is it worth buying these brands at 12% discount?

Now even Atlas is giving 4% return for all spends except insurance (over 5000), fuel, wallet loading.
And 10% return for direct hotel, direct Airlines.
 
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drsel said:
Very well analysed!
Magnus 12% return on gift edge, but is it worth buying these brands at 12% discount?

Now even Atlas is giving 4% return for all spends except insurance (over 5000), fuel, wallet loading.
And 10% return for direct hotel, direct Airlines.
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You are right there too, none of the popular vouchers retail at 5x, it is all 2x or 3x. 5x voucher brands people might buy once or twice a year and I don't think it is worth keeping Magnus just for that.

Yes, Atlas seems to be the current no-nonsense card like what was SC Ultimate once upon a time. As for big insurance payments I think the overall best option currently (if you don't have Infinia) is SC Smart with its flat 2% cashback.
 
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rogerthat said:
You are right there too, none of the popular vouchers retail at 5x, it is all 2x or 3x. 5x voucher brands people might buy once or twice a year and I don't think it is worth keeping Magnus just for that.

Yes, Atlas seems to be the current no-nonsense card like what was SC Ultimate once upon a time. As for big insurance payments I think the overall best option currently (if you don't have Infinia) is SC Smart with its flat 2% cashback.
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What about rent? Magnus upto 50000 or Atlas (no limit)
 
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rogerthat said:
Well, I don't pay rent via CC because there is little to no benefit nowadays. Also, all Axis cards do not give anything on rental payments...
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Magnus Burgundy gives 4.8% return on rent upto 50000 and Atlas there is no mention of rent, so I guess they give 4% return on rent without any limit
 
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You are absolutely correct for Magnus Burgundy, but some posters here don't want to keep 10 lacs idle in a savings account.

hence they are not willing to make their account Burgundy
 
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Swap24 said:
All these negative sentiments about Magnus...but I don't know any better credit card that gives rewards like Magnus for burgundy customer....correct me if I am wrong
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How about SBI Cashback card. 5% cash in most spends .. Peaceful life .. no stress of devaluation .. (. Cash is the king .. ) .. Cash has less chances of devaluation compared to bank points .. may be hold true to Non-Burgundy account holder .. Burgundy Acc holder may be able to extract more then 5% from Magnus..
 
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chowdaryking said:
Y r u paying 2% extra, as per RBI they shouldn’t charge u extra for using card. Ask him to show him in bill that he is charging extra 2% for card usages . He will deny bcos if he gives and u raise a complaint at RBI that showroom’s all card mechanics will be blocked for ever on his business name and no new mechanism will be issued for him on the same business name.
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that may be so; but then he can simply tell you "we don't accept cards" - there is no rule that says dealers must accept cards for any payment
 
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A quick question:
I am travelling with my friend from Delhi T2 (Domestic) to BLR

I have magnus card (Loungue specified is New Delhi New Delhi Domestic T2 Lounge Domestic T2)
My Friend has HDFC regalia (Delhi New Delhi Encalm Lounge Domestic T2 Terminal 2)

I see PP issued by AXIS has Encalm Loungue , Can I use PP instead of checking into New Delhi Domestic T2 Lounge ? Will I be charged for it?

The worst thing is Encalm is not even listed in https://www.delhiairport.com/lounges-airport.php for T2
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Swap24 said:
All these negative sentiments about Magnus...but I don't know any better credit card that gives rewards like Magnus for burgundy customer....correct me if I am wrong
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You are not wrong. there isn't any one single card apart from Infinia that can do better than Magnus (w burgundy) in all categories. Even Infinia doesn't at some scenarios.

You have to use a portfolio of cards. One for fuel, one for utility bills, one for govt payments etc. at places where Magnus doesn't reward you.
Other than that it's a still a solid card to keep for gyftr, travel and airmiles conversion.
 
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mastfun said:
I see PP issued by AXIS has Encalm Loungue , Can I use PP instead of checking into New Delhi Domestic T2 Lounge ? Will I be charged for it?
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Yes you will be charged. Don't use PP in domestic terminals that are not listed in the latest devaulation document.
Delhi is not one of them.

If you still badly want to access it, use credit cards which give you discounted rates. Many entry level cards offer discounted rates for entry. PP will straight up cost 2.2k ish.
 
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mastfun said:
A quick question:
I am travelling with my friend from Delhi T2 (Domestic) to BLR

I have magnus card (Loungue specified is New Delhi New Delhi Domestic T2 Lounge Domestic T2)
My Friend has HDFC regalia (Delhi New Delhi Encalm Lounge Domestic T2 Terminal 2)

I see PP issued by AXIS has Encalm Loungue , Can I use PP instead of checking into New Delhi Domestic T2 Lounge ? Will I be charged for it?

The worst thing is Encalm is not even listed in https://www.delhiairport.com/lounges-airport.php for T2
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According to the rules, Priority pass will be charged at all airports in India. It's only free outside India
 
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