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Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card vs ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card, ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card

Axis Bank

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card

Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card

Axis Bank

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500₹3,500
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹2,00,000/yr spendNo waiver published
Min income₹20,000/mo₹75,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹5,040/yr-₹1,862/yr
Dining & delivery₹3,500 × 10% = ₹250/mo (₹3,000/yr) · cap reached
Top reward rate25%4 RP/₹100
Primary reward cap₹250 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNoneDomestic (4/quarter) + 2 international/year · Domestic airport lounge gated on ₹75,000 spend in the previous calendar quarter; 2 international visits/year
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet · GovernmentEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹4,000

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card leads ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card by about ₹6,902/yr in estimated net value.

Spend assumptions for this table

Moderate user spend profile · ₹31,000/mo

₹31,000/month total spend — typical India user

Online ₹8,000 · Groceries ₹5,000 · Other ₹4,000 · Dining ₹3,500 · Bills ₹3,500

Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card vs ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card comparison table
FeatureAxis Bank Airtel Credit Card

Axis Bank

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500₹3,500
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹2,00,000/yr spendNo waiver published
Min income₹20,000/mo₹75,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹5,040/yr-₹1,862/yr
Dining & delivery₹3,500 × 10% = ₹250/mo (₹3,000/yr) · cap reached
Top reward rate25%4 RP/₹100
Primary reward cap₹250 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNoneDomestic (4/quarter) + 2 international/year · Domestic airport lounge gated on ₹75,000 spend in the previous calendar quarter; 2 international visits/year
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet · GovernmentEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹4,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹500.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹5,040/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.
Does this comparison pull my credit score?
No. CardHungry estimates net value from public fee and reward rules only — no bureau check.

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