Axis Bank
Magnus for Burgundy Credit Card
SimplifyCards take:A good fit if you want a card built for premium travel, lounge, and partner miles
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Best for Travel EDGEBest for
60 EDGE REWARD Points / ₹200 upto ₹2 lakh per calendar month, then 35 EDGE REWARD Points / ₹200
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Avoid if your spend is lowWatch out
The ₹ 30,000 fee waives only at ₹ 30 lakh/year, and some benefits can be spend-gated
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Good fit if you want a card built for premium travel, lounge, and partner milesBottom line
It combines complimentary airport lounge access, a low 2% forex markup, and accelerated rewards on travel EDGE
Estimate your EDGE Reward Points
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How the card works
EDGE Reward Points rates
| Category | Rate | Monthly cap |
|---|---|---|
| Travel EDGE | 60 EDGE REWARD Points / ₹200 upto ₹2 lakh per calendar month, then 35 EDGE REWARD Points / ₹200 | 60,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Eligible Spends Up To ₹1.5 Lakh Per Calendar Month | 12 EDGE REWARD Points / ₹200 | - |
| Eligible Incremental Spends Above ₹1.5 Lakh Per Calendar Month | 35 EDGE REWARD Points / ₹200 | - |
Redemption
Gift EDGE / EDGE portalupto ₹ 0.2 per edge reward point
Statement balanceupto ₹ 0.2 per point
Airmile transferupto 0.8 airmile per point
| Airline | Programme | Ratio | Group | Annual cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Aeroplan | 5:4 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ShebaMiles | 5:4 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Etihad Airways | Etihad Guest | 5:4 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Japan Airlines | JAL Mileage Bank | 5:4 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Singapore Airlines | KrisFlyer | 5:4 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Thai Airways | Royal Orchid Plus | 5:4 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles | 5:4 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| United Airlines | MileagePlus | 5:4 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| British Airways | British Airways Executive Club | 5:2 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Finnair | Finnair Plus | 5:2 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Qatar Airways | Privilege Club | 5:2 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Vietnam Airlines | Lotusmiles | 5:2 | Group A | 2,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Air France-KLM | Flying Blue | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Air India | Flying Returns | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Air Asia | Air Asia | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Qantas Airways | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Hotel group | Programme | Ratio | Group | Annual cap |
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| IHG Hotels & Resorts | IHG One Rewards | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| ITC Hotels | Club ITC | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Radisson Hotels | Radisson Rewards | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Orchid Hotels | Orchid Rewards | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | Wyndham Rewards | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
| The Postcard Hotel | The Postcard Hotel | 5:4 | Group B | 8,00,000 EDGE Reward Points |
Important conditions
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Domestic loungeUnlimited visits per year
- Domestic lounge access requires minimum spends of ₹50,000 in the previous 3 calendar months; the spend condition is waived for the month of issuance plus the next 3 calendar months
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International loungeUnlimited visits per year
- Unlimited domestic and international lounge access applies to primary cardholder; guest visits are limited to 4 domestic guest visits per calendar year and 4 international guest visits per card anniversary year on Priority Pass
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Fee waiverRenewal fee waived on annual spends of ₹ 30 lakh
Tips
Practical notes from verified sources
Air India is classified under Group B (subject to the 800,000 annual EDGE Reward Points transfer cap at a 5:4 Burgundy ratio) and has recently revalued its redemptions
For Marriott Bonvoy transfers, you can indirectly transfer by converting EDGE Reward Points to Club ITC at a 5:4 ratio, and then Club ITC to Marriott at a 2:3 ratio (capped at 10,000 ITC points per quarter)
Benefits and fine print
Welcome, renewal, and other listed benefits
Joining benefits
- Choose any one voucher worth ₹5,000 from Luxe, The Postcard Hotels, or Yatra on first transaction within 30 days of card issuance; not applicable on upgrades from Magnus
Additional benefits
- 4 airport meet and assist services per calendar year
- Dining Delights offers across partner restaurants
- 15% savings on bed and breakfast rates at The Leela Palace Hotels & Resorts, valid till 30 September 2026
- Fuel surcharge waiver of 1% for transactions between ₹400 and ₹4,000, capped at ₹400 per month
- No cash withdrawal charges
Latest Updates
Recent changes to this card
Axis Bank revised DCC markup and gift card rewards28 Aug 2026
- Effective 28 August 2026, Axis Bank has increased the Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) markup to 2% for Magnus and Magnus for Burgundy
- Additionally, gift card purchases are excluded from earning reward points/cashback and no longer count towards spend-based fee waivers or milestone benefits
- Tolls and FASTag spends will also cease earning rewards
Axis restored Qatar Airways at a reduced Burgundy ratio24 Jul 2026
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club is again available on Travel EDGE for Magnus for Burgundy at a 5:2 EDGE REWARD Points to Avios ratio
- Accor and Marriott remain unavailable
Axis revised Magnus for Burgundy transfer partners2 Apr 2026
- Effective 2 April 2026, Axis Bank revised its transfer partner program for Magnus for Burgundy: Accor Live Limitless, Marriott Bonvoy, and Qatar Airways were removed as transfer partners
- Three new airline partners (British Airways, Finnair, Vietnam Airlines) were added at a 5:2 transfer ratio, while legacy partners continue to transfer at a 5:4 ratio
- Annual caps of 2,00,000 EDGE REWARD Points for Group A and 8,00,000 EDGE REWARD Points for Group B apply
Eligibility
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Salaried
- Requires an Axis Burgundy relationship at individual level and net salary credit above ₹3 lakh per month in an Axis Bank salary account, or another eligible Burgundy route
- If qualifying via ₹10 lakh CASA average monthly balance, Burgundy vintage should exceed 3 months and the latest One Glance Statement should reflect eligibility
- Card approval remains subject to Axis Bank credit policy
Self-employed
- Requires an Axis Burgundy relationship at individual level and either ₹30 lakh TRV without demat, or ₹1 crore TRV including demat, or another eligible Burgundy route
- If qualifying via ₹10 lakh CASA average monthly balance, Burgundy vintage should exceed 3 months and the latest One Glance Statement should reflect eligibility
- Card approval remains subject to Axis Bank credit policy
Exclusions
Spending that does not earn edge reward points
- utility and telecom spends
- wallet loads
- government spends
- insurance
- gold and jewellery
- fuel
- cash advances
- repayments
- Gift cards
- Tolls and FASTag
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