Axis Bank Signature Credit Card with Lifestyle Benefits vs IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹5,000

₹0

Editor's Rating

4

2.75

Key Features

  • Based on your spending patterns and payment behaviours over a period of time, the unique flexible spending limit will allow you to spend over and above the assigned credit card limit at no additional charge
  • From second year onwards, Annual Fee Rs. 3000 will be waived on the achievement of spends threshold of Rs. 3 Lakhs in the preceding year 
  • On any transactions above Rs. 2500, contact the bank to convert it into EMIs
  • Air Accident Cover up to Rs. 2,50,00,000
  • Purchase Protection up to Rs. 1,00,000
  • Loss Travel Document cover/Delay  of check-in baggage cover up to 300 USD
  • Complimentary access to airport lounges in India 
  • With Priority Pass access over 700 VIP lounges in over 90 countries and  275 cities. Only the membership to the Priority Pass Program is complimentary
  • 50% Cashback on movie tickets purchased through BookMyShow. Maximum Cashback in a calendar year is limited to Rs. 2000
  • Discover unique  delectable cuisines with Axis  Bank Dining Delights that  offers  15% off at partnered restaurants in India 
  • Fuel surcharge refund valid on transactions between Rs.  400 and Rs. 4000 only. Maximum benefits up to Rs. 400 per month
  • Earn EDGE REWARD points for transactions and use them to redeem from 500+ rewards and offers
  • Earn 10 points on Domestic spends for every Rs. 200
  • Earn 20  points on International spends for every Rs. 200
  • 100  points on  the first online transaction 
  • Get 3X Reward Points on Spends till Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle
  • Get 10X Reward Points on crossing spends of Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle and on birthdays
  • Avail 1X Reward Points on Insurance premium and Utility bill payments
  • Use the Reward points to instantly pay for online or in-store purchases
  • Get 3X Reward Points on rental and property management transactions
  • Avail ‘Buy One, Get One' offer on movie tickets up to Rs. 125 on Paytm mobile app. This is valid twice per month
  • Enjoy 300+ Brand Offers all year long
  • Get up to 20% discount at 1500+ restaurants
  • Complimentary Roadside Assistance worth Rs. 1,399
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver up to Rs. 300 per month at all fuel stations in India, on transactions between Rs. 200 and Rs. 5000
  • Air Accident Cover of Rs. 1 Crore
  • Personal Accident Cover of Rs. 5,00,000
  • Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 50,000
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance Cover of Rs. 22,500
  • Convert all transactions above Rs. 2,500 into easy and convenient EMIs on the mobile app
  • Instant EMI conversion for all online transactions above Rs. 2,500 on the bank’s OTP page
  • Enjoy convenient transfer of balances from other bank credit cards with the bank’s balance transfer privilege

 

Premium Benefits includes as follows:

  • Availing 2 complimentary Domestic airport lounge visits per quarter, on spending Rs. 20,000 every month  
  • Availing 4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter
  • Cancellation For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance: Get cancellation cover for up to 2 claims up to Rs. 10,000, will be available for hotel and flight booking cancellations.

 

VISA Offers are as follows:

  • Airport Meet & Greet - Avail discounts on Airport Fast Track immigration service worldwide
  • Airport Transfers - Enjoy discounts on Airport transfer limousine service across in more than 3000 cities across 83 countries
  • Concierge 
  • Luxury Hotel Collection – Get access to over 900 luxury hotels around the globe with premium benefits such as automatic room upgrade upon arrival, Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, Complimentary continental breakfast, VIP Guest status, 3PM check-out upon request and others

 

MasterCard Offers are as follows:

  • Limo Service Airport Pick Up and Drop 
  • Airport Meet & Assist - Cardholders will get assistance through the airport with all aspects of their departure and arrivals
  • Get 4 complimentary Golf rounds and 12 complimentary Golf lessons per calendar year

Editor's Review

Pros

  • Avail Gift Vouchers from top brands
  • Earn 10/20 points for every Rs. 200 spent on Domestic/International spends
  • Obtain Air Accident Insurance Cover 

Cons       

 

  • The joining fee is Rs. 5000, which's higher than Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

 

 

Pros

  • Get 10X Reward Points on crossing spends of Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle and on birthdays
  • Domestic airport and railway lounge access
  • Get 3X Reward Points on rental and property management transactions

Cons

  • No International Airport Lounge access
  • Welcome gift voucher is only provided on spending Rs. 5000 or more within 30 days of card generation
  • No Priority Pass facility


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