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Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card vs ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of Axis Bank Magnus 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 Magnus Credit Card

Axis Bank

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card

Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card

Axis Bank

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹12,500₹3,500
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹1,00,000/mo₹75,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹11,102/yr-₹1,862/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 180 pts/mo × ₹0.40/pt = ₹72/mo (₹864/yr)—
Top reward rate12 Edge Miles/₹2004 RP/₹100
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessUnlimited domestic + 8 international/year · ₹50,000 spend in previous 3 calendar months for domestic lounge (waived first 3 months on new issuance)Domestic (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 · JewelleryEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹25,000₹4,000

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card leads Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card by about ₹9,240/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 Magnus Credit Card vs ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card comparison table
FeatureAxis Bank Magnus Credit Card

Axis Bank

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹12,500₹3,500
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹1,00,000/mo₹75,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹11,102/yr-₹1,862/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 180 pts/mo × ₹0.40/pt = ₹72/mo (₹864/yr)—
Top reward rate12 Edge Miles/₹2004 RP/₹100
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessUnlimited domestic + 8 international/year · ₹50,000 spend in previous 3 calendar months for domestic lounge (waived first 3 months on new issuance)Domestic (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 · JewelleryEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹25,000₹4,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹3,500.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card leads with an estimated -₹1,862/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹75,000.
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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