Axis Vistara Signature vs Axis Magnus
Side-by-side comparison across fees, rewards, welcome bonuses, and eligibility.
Axis Vistara Signature wins 5-4. Domestic flyers (Vistara was acquired by Air India — points convert). Axis Magnus is still the right call if high-spenders post-2024 devaluation — still solid for ₹2l+/month travel..
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Axis Vistara Signature | Axis Magnus |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | ₹3,000 | · ₹12,500 |
| Joining fee | ₹3,000 | · ₹12,500 |
| Top reward rate | · 5% (travel) | 12% (travel) |
| Base reward rate | · 1% | 4.8% |
| Forex markup | · 3.5% | 2% |
| Welcome bonus | = Vistara Premium Economy ticket on joining | = 12,500 EDGE Reward Points + ₹10,000 Tata CLiQ voucher |
| Fee waiver threshold | ₹750,000 / yr | · ₹2,500,000 / yr |
| Min income | ₹600,000 | · ₹1,800,000 |
| Min credit score | 750 | · 780 |
| Editorial rating | · 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
Benefits compared
Axis Vistara Signature
- 5 CV points per ₹200 on travel
- Premium Economy class ticket on joining
- Premium Economy class ticket on ₹4.5L spend
- 8 domestic lounge visits/year
- Club Vistara Silver tier on joining
Axis Magnus
- 12 EDGE points per ₹200 on travel via TravelEdge portal
- 4.8 EDGE points per ₹200 on general spend
- Unlimited international + domestic lounge access (Priority Pass)
- Buy 1 get 1 BookMyShow tickets monthly (capped 5)
- Annual ₹10,000 milestone vouchers from Tata CLiQ
- Concierge 24x7 + golf 4x/month
FAQ
›Axis Vistara Signature vs Axis Magnus: which is better?
Axis Vistara Signature wins on more dimensions (5 vs 4). But the right answer depends on your specific spending pattern — see the calculator below.
›Can I get both?
Yes — if your credit profile supports it, holding both is the optimal play. Use Axis Vistara Signature for its best categories, Axis Magnus for its best categories. Just watch the combined annual fees against your spend.
›Which one has the better welcome bonus?
Axis Vistara Signature: Vistara Premium Economy ticket on joining. Axis Magnus: 12,500 EDGE Reward Points + ₹10,000 Tata CLiQ voucher.