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Axis Bank Magnus vs HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Cards – Fees, Lounge, Forex

Side-by-side comparison of the Axis Bank Magnus and the HDFC Bank Infinia. Verify fees, lounge access, forex markup, and base rewards before you apply.

Magnus
Infinia

The short answer

Verdict

No decisive winner on the core dimensions — the head-to-head below shows where the small differences are.

Head-to-head

Three core metrics
  • Annual fee
    Magnus ₹12,500 Waivable at ₹25,00,000 spend
    Infinia ₹12,500 Waivable at ₹10,00,000 spend
  • Forex markup
    Magnus 2%
    Infinia 2%
  • Domestic lounge
    Magnus Unlimited
    Infinia Unlimited

Reward earning explained

Per card
Magnus

6 EDGE Reward Points / ₹100

Strong data
Infinia

5 pts / ₹150 · Up to 25 pts / ₹150 on Amazon through HDFC SmartBuy

Strong data

Pick based on what matters

4 dimensions

Start with the constraint you care about most: annual fee (Axis Bank Magnus: ₹12,500 vs HDFC Bank Infinia: ₹12,500), forex markup (2% vs 2%), or lounge access (Unlimited vs Unlimited).

  • Travel Tie

    Both cards are similar for travel

    Forex markup is 2%.

  • Forex markup Tie

    Both cards are similar for forex

    Forex markup is 2%.

  • Lounge access Tie

    Both cards are similar for lounge access

    Domestic lounge access is unlimited.

  • Rewards Tie

    Both cards are similar for rewards

    Axis Bank Magnus conservative base value ~1.2% vs HDFC Bank Infinia's ~1%. HDFC Bank Infinia conservative base value ~1% vs Axis Bank Magnus's ~1.2%.

All fields

Example usage at this monthly spend

At ₹50k/month spend:

  • Magnus: ~₹600/month at base rate
  • Infinia: ~₹500/month at base rate

Illustrative only, using current base rates before caps.

Field Magnus Axis Bank Infinia HDFC Bank
Insurance — Air accident cover
Only available for Infinia
Not specified ₹3 crore
Insurance — Emergency medical cover
Only available for Infinia
Not specified ₹50 lakh
Insurance — Lost card liability cover
Only available for Infinia
Not specified ₹9 lakh
Insurance — Underwriter
Only available for Infinia
Not specified Insured by HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited
Lounge Access
Domestic lounge visits Unlimited Unlimited
International lounge visits Unlimited Unlimited
Forex / International Use
Forex markup 2% 2%
Fees
Recurring annual fee ₹12,500 ₹12,500
Annual-fee waiver
₹25,00,000 vs ₹10,00,000
₹25,00,000 ₹10,00,000
Late-payment charge
Only available for Infinia
Not specified ₹100–₹1,300 depending on outstanding balance
Fuel benefit
1% surcharge waiver · ₹400–₹4,000 transactions · ₹400/month waiver cap · Fuel rewards excluded vs 1% surcharge waiver · ₹400+ transactions · ₹1,000/month waiver cap · Fuel rewards excluded
1% surcharge waiver · ₹400–₹4,000 transactions · ₹400/month waiver cap · Fuel rewards excluded 1% surcharge waiver · ₹400+ transactions · ₹1,000/month waiver cap · Fuel rewards excluded
Rewards
Base earn
6 EDGE Reward Points / ₹100 vs 5 pts / ₹150
6 EDGE Reward Points / ₹100 5 pts / ₹150
Conservative base value
~1.2% vs ~1%
~1.2% ~1%
Earn ceiling
Not stated vs 15,000 points per month; at 25 pts / ₹150, this lane reaches the cap at ₹90,000 of eligible spend
Not stated 15,000 points per month; at 25 pts / ₹150, this lane reaches the cap at ₹90,000 of eligible spend
Point value (headline channel)
Issuer headline redemption rate — see each card page for the full channel grid.
₹0.2 vs ₹1
₹0.2 ₹1
Point validity
Only available for Infinia
Not specified 3 years

Notes

  • Card benefits change frequently. Always verify current terms on the issuer's official website or app before applying.