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Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card

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

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Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank

IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank

IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹1,500₹2,999
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹2,50,000/yr spendNo waiver published
Min income₹35,000/mo₹50,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹12/yr-₹959/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.20/pt = ₹8/mo (₹96/yr)—
Top reward rate2 EDGE miles/₹1505X reward points
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic airport lounge — about 2 visits per quarter · Lounge typically gated on ₹50,000 spend in the previous quarter — verify on Axis site4 domestic + 2 international airport lounge visits per quarter (+ railway lounges) · Lounge gated on ₹20,000 spend in the previous calendar month
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Rent · Wallet · Insurance
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹12,500—

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card leads IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card by about ₹971/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 Privilege Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card comparison table
FeatureAxis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank

IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹1,500₹2,999
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹2,50,000/yr spendNo waiver published
Min income₹35,000/mo₹50,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹12/yr-₹959/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.20/pt = ₹8/mo (₹96/yr)—
Top reward rate2 EDGE miles/₹1505X reward points
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic airport lounge — about 2 visits per quarter · Lounge typically gated on ₹50,000 spend in the previous quarter — verify on Axis site4 domestic + 2 international airport lounge visits per quarter (+ railway lounges) · Lounge gated on ₹20,000 spend in the previous calendar month
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Rent · Wallet · Insurance
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹12,500—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹1,500.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹12/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹35,000.
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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