Axis Bank ACE
Axis Bank · Checked 2026-10-09
Axis Bank ACE is a paid card focused on straightforward cashback, dining rewards and online spending, charging ₹499 annually before GST.
CardIQ editorial view
Our take
Axis Bank ACE is a paid card focused on straightforward cashback, dining rewards and online spending, charging ₹499 annually before GST.
Who it suits
- People who prioritise straightforward cashback.
- People who prioritise dining rewards.
- People whose normal usage can recover the annual fee through relevant benefits.
Key strengths
- 5% on eligible Google Pay bills; 4% on Swiggy, Zomato and Ola.
- Domestic lounge access requires qualifying prior-period spend.
Trade-offs to understand
- 1.5% cashback on other eligible purchases.
- Accelerated cashback has shared limits; excluded categories do not earn cashback.
- The ₹499 annual fee plus GST needs to be justified by benefits you will actually use.
CardIQ verdict
It deserves a place on the shortlist when your normal spending makes 5% on eligible google pay bills; 4% on swiggy, zomato and ola valuable enough to clear the fee. Factor in this condition: 1.5% cashback on other eligible purchases.
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Benefits, limits and conditions
- 1.5% cashback on other eligible purchases.
- Accelerated cashback has shared limits; excluded categories do not earn cashback.
- Domestic lounge access requires qualifying prior-period spend.