Axis Vistara Signature vs IndusInd Tiger
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). IndusInd Tiger is still the right call if wildlife conservation enthusiasts — supports bandipur tiger reserve..
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Axis Vistara Signature | IndusInd Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | · ₹3,000 | No annual fee |
| Joining fee | ₹3,000 | · ₹50,000 |
| Top reward rate | 5% (travel) | · 4% (general) |
| Base reward rate | · 1% | 4% |
| Forex markup | · 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Welcome bonus | = Vistara Premium Economy ticket on joining | = 50,000 reward points + Taj Inner Circle Reflections membership |
| Fee waiver threshold | ₹750,000 / yr | · N/A (no fee) |
| Min income | ₹600,000 | · ₹3,500,000 |
| Min credit score | 750 | · 800 |
| Editorial rating | · 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 |
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
IndusInd Tiger
- 4 reward points per ₹100 on all spends
- Unlimited domestic + international lounge access (self + guest)
- Annual fee-free for life
- Taj InnerCircle Reflections membership
- Concierge 24x7
- 1.8% forex markup
FAQ
›Axis Vistara Signature vs IndusInd Tiger: 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, IndusInd Tiger 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. IndusInd Tiger: 50,000 reward points + Taj Inner Circle Reflections membership.