Axis Bank Olympus Credit Card Review
The Axis Bank Olympus is Axis’s ultra-premium card, created to migrate Citi Prestige cardholders. It combines high EDGE Mile earning, unlimited lounges and rich Taj/ITC benefits. Here is the verified review.
- ≈4% domestic / ≈8% international via EDGE Miles
- ₹10,000 Taj/ITC vouchers (welcome + renewal)
- Unlimited domestic + Priority Pass international lounges (10 guests)
- Movie (₹650) & event (₹1,000) BOGO, twice/month each
- Complimentary Taj Epicure membership
- High ₹20,000 fee with no spend waiver
- 1.8% forex markup (net ≈5.8% on international)
- Income bar ₹25 lakh+
- EDGE Mile value via transfer partners
- Premium tier — for affluent travellers only
Fees & rewards
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fee | ₹20,000 + GST (no waiver) |
| Domestic | 1 EDGE Mile per ₹100 (≈4%) |
| International | 2 EDGE Miles per ₹100 (≈8%); 1.8% forex |
| Welcome/renewal | ₹10,000 Taj/ITC vouchers + 2,500 EDGE Miles |
| Lounge | Unlimited domestic + Priority Pass international (10 guests) |
| Memberships | Taj Epicure |
Eligibility & documents
Income
~₹25 lakh+ annual (suggested)
CIBIL
750+
Network
Visa / Mastercard
Origin
Citi Prestige transition card
Best for
Affluent international travellers
Documents
PAN, Aadhaar, income & address proof
Who this card is for
- Best fit: affluent travellers (incl. ex-Citi Prestige holders) who’ll use unlimited lounges, Taj benefits and EDGE Mile transfers.
- Skip if: you can’t justify the ₹20,000 fee or don’t travel internationally.
How to apply & how to cancel
Apply: via axisbank.com. Cancel: call Axis after clearing dues; transfer/redeem EDGE Miles first.
Final verdict
The Axis Olympus is a genuinely premium card — strong EDGE Mile earning, ₹10,000 Taj/ITC vouchers, unlimited lounges and Taj Epicure. The ₹20,000 fee has no waiver, so it’s for affluent international travellers (and ex-Citi Prestige holders) who’ll use the rich benefits to outweigh it.
Frequently asked questions
What replaced Citi Prestige?
The Axis Bank Olympus was launched to transition Citi Prestige cardholders to Axis.
How rewarding is it?
1 EDGE Mile per ₹100 domestic (≈4%) and 2 per ₹100 international (≈8%), transferable to partners.
What is the fee?
₹20,000 + GST, with no spend-based waiver, but ₹10,000 Taj/ITC vouchers each year offset part of it.
What lounge access?
Unlimited domestic lounges plus Priority Pass for unlimited international access, with 10 guest visits.
Data current as of June 2026, cross-checked against Axis Bank and aggregators. Confirm current terms on axisbank.com before applying.