Axis Bank Vistara Infinite Credit Card | Review & FYF Offer

The Axis Bank Vistara Infinite Credit Card is a top-of-the-line offering from Axis Bank, known for their exceptional super premium and cashback credit cards. This card, available as a First Year Free Card for a limited time, provides complimentary business class vouchers based on spending. To take advantage of this offer, you must spend 1.2L within 90 days, with the offer ending on December 31st, 2022.

The Axis Bank Vistara Infinite Credit Card is widely recognized as one of the best airline credit cards in the country and has maintained this distinction for over five years. For eligible cardholders who frequently travel with Vistara, there is little reason to not take advantage of this card, particularly with the current limited-time offer of a First Year Free Card. By spending INR 1.2L within 90 days, you can enjoy the benefits of this card without paying the annual fee for the first year. With such a generous offer, it would be a missed opportunity not to take advantage of it.

Welcome Benefit

• 1 complimentary business class voucher

• Worth approximately 20,000 INR.

Currently, the card is being offered as a First Year Free Card for a limited time, with the joining fee being reversed upon spending 1.2L in 90 days from the card setup date. This provides a unique opportunity for eligible cardholders to receive both a free card and a valuable business class voucher, worth over 20,000 INR.

Please note that while the joining fee may be reversed after spending 1.2L in 90 days, it is still required to be paid when the first statement is generated. The reversal process typically takes approximately 120 days from the date of card issuance.

CV Rewards

• 1 CV Point = 0.75 INR to 1 INR (depending on your redemption)

• CV Points Expiry: 3 Years

Milestone Benefits

Here's an overview of the spending milestones and associated benefits for the Axis Bank Vistara Infinite Credit Card:

Spend: 1 Lakh

Milestone Benefit: 10,000 Club Vistara Points

Savings % (Milestone Benefit + Rewards): 10% + 3%

Savings (Cumulative): 13%

Spend: 2.5 Lakhs

Milestone Benefit: 1 Business Class Voucher

Savings % (Milestone Benefit + Rewards): 8% + 3%

Savings (Cumulative): 14%

Spend: 5 Lakhs

Milestone Benefit: 1 Business Class Voucher

Savings % (Milestone Benefit + Rewards): 8% + 3%

Savings (Cumulative): 11.5%

Spend: 7.5 Lakhs

Milestone Benefit: 1 Business Class Voucher

Savings % (Milestone Benefit + Rewards): 8% + 3%

Savings (Cumulative): 11%

Spend: 12 Lakhs

Milestone Benefit: 1 Business Class Voucher

Savings % (Milestone Benefit + Rewards): 4.5% + 3%

Savings (Cumulative): 8.8%

Voucher Redemption

Here's a summary of the information regarding the voucher redemption for Axis Bank Vistara Infinite Credit Card:

• Redemption type: Domestic flights in India

• Voucher Validity: 6 months for On-demand vouchers, 3 months for regular vouchers (total of 9 months when combined)

• Applicable taxes on redemption: 400-1000 INR per ticket

1. Redemption process: Receive On-demand voucher after reaching the milestone spend
2. Login to Vistara account and find the vouchers under "My Vouchers -> On-demand voucher generation", select & Redeem in few clicks.
3. Then navigate to “My Vouchers -> Redeem complimentary voucher”. Choose voucher and redeem.

If the voucher is not redeemed during the process, it will be available for redemption again after 20 minutes.

It is recommended to redeem the On-demand voucher only after deciding to use it, to ensure the maximum validity of 9 months.

To check award seat availability, use the "Redeem Now" button on the dashboard for CV points redemption, or call the Gold support line.

Vistara Gold Membership

The Club Vistara "Gold" Membership is included with the Axis Vistara Infinite credit card as long as the card is active. The Gold tier is usually difficult to obtain and is only available with two credit cards in India: the Axis Vistara Infinite card and the more expensive IndusInd Explorer card, which costs 40,000 INR.

Benefits of the Gold membership include 

• A priority support line
• Priority check-in at the business class counter
• Airport lounge access
• Additional baggage allowance
• Priority baggage handlingP
• riority boarding, and more. 

These benefits not only provide convenience while flying, but also carry a monetary value. For example, the upgrade vouchers alone are worth at least 10,000 INR each, making them useful for those who fly frequently.

Airport Lounge Access

The Axis Vistara Infinite credit card provides access to airport lounges in India. The access is provided through Club Vistara Gold membership for those flying Vistara in any class. The card also includes a Visa Infinite offer, which allows for lounge access up to three times per quarter, when flying with other airlines. Simply swipe your card to gain entry.

Golf Benefit

The Axis Vistara Infinite Credit Card offers a complimentary limit of 6 rounds (games/lessons) per year. This benefit is especially valuable for golf enthusiasts as it provides a great opportunity to play or take lessons without incurring any additional cost. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Axis Bank Vistara Infinite Credit Card, you need to meet one of the following criteria: 

• Annual income of 9 Lakhs or more, or
• Have an existing credit card limit of 4 Lakhs or more (for card-to-card applications).

CP's Take

We highly recommend obtaining the premium offering, the Axis Bank Vistara Infinite credit card. This card comes with a complimentary Vistara Gold membership, which is an exceptional benefit in and of itself. Additionally, you will receive a complimentary business class travel ticket voucher without having to pay any membership fees. By spending 1.2 Lakhs, you will not only have the membership fee waived but you will also be well on your way to reaching the first milestone of 2.5 Lakhs, which entitles you to another complimentary business class travel ticket.