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Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card, IDFC FIRST WOW 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 WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹1,500Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹2,50,000/yr spendLifetime free
Min income₹35,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹12/yr₹620/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.20/pt = ₹8/mo (₹96/yr)—
Top reward rate2 EDGE miles/₹1501X 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 siteNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: Reward points on eligible spends via UPI and card · cap Lifetime-free; standard earn caps per IDFC T&Cs
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹12,500—

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card leads Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card by about ₹608/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 WOW Credit Card comparison table
FeatureAxis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹1,500Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹2,50,000/yr spendLifetime free
Min income₹35,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹12/yr₹620/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.20/pt = ₹8/mo (₹96/yr)—
Top reward rate2 EDGE miles/₹1501X 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 siteNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: Reward points on eligible spends via UPI and card · cap Lifetime-free; standard earn caps per IDFC T&Cs
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹12,500—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹620/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.
Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?
IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card is secured — useful for thin credit files without a bureau pull at application.
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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