You can use your Axis Bank credit card without paying any interest. A monthly rate of 3.6% only applies on unpaid balance and cash withdrawals. You get an interest-free period of up to 50
Axis Bank charges interest on the outstanding balance or if you pay only the minimum amount due for the month. Interest is also charged on ATM cash withdrawals. Here, you can check out the annual and monthly interest rates of Axis Bank credit card variants available on Bajaj Markets.
Credit Card |
Monthly Interest |
Annual Interest |
3.6% |
52.86% |
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3.6% |
52.86% |
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3.6% |
52.86% |
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3.6% |
52.86% |
Note: These rates may change as per updates in the issuer’s policies.
The annual interest rate takes into account daily compounding of interest over the unpaid balance. Thus, it is usually higher compared to the interest rate charged per month.
Knowing when you would need to pay interest helps you use your card better. The good news is that you can use your card without paying interest charges if you pay your total due amount before the 50-day interest-free period expires.
Here are instances that attract interest:
When you do not pay the total amount due by the due date, interest will apply to the total amount due
Interest will apply to all new transactions until the overdue amount is fully cleared
Even if you have paid the minimum amount due by the due date, Axis Bank charges interest on the total amount due (entire balance)
When you withdraw cash from an ATM, interest will apply from the time of withdrawal until full repayment
When you transfer the balance from other credit cards to a credit card from Axis Bank, interest applies from the date of the transfer
Such an interest will be charged even after the credit card account is closed until you pay the full overdue balance
Knowing the interest you are liable to pay helps you plan your finances better. Take a look at how interest is charged on Axis Bank credit cards:
Particulars |
Applicable Dates |
Statement Cycle |
16th to 15th of each month |
Statement Generation Date |
16th of each month |
Payment Due Date |
4th of each month |
Payment Due Date (including 3 grace days) |
7th of each month |
Monthly Interest Rate |
3.6% |
Cycle 1: 16th May to 15th June |
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Purchases made on 20th May |
Total Amount Due (TAD) |
Minimum Amount Due (MAD) |
₹10,000 |
₹10,000 |
₹200 |
In this case, your statement will be generated on 16th June with a due date of 4th July.
Cycle 2: 16th June to 15th July |
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MAD paid on 20th June |
Purchases made on 25th June |
Total Amount Due (TAD) |
Minimum Amount Due (MAD) |
₹200 |
₹3,000 |
₹13,649.13 |
₹13,905.13 |
Here the interest is calculated as:
Interest on balance of ₹10,000 from 20th May to 20th June: ₹10,000*30 days*3.6%*12/365 = ₹355.07
Interest on balance of ₹9,800 from 21st June to 15th July: ₹9,800*25 days*3.6%*12/365 = ₹289.97
Interest on balance of ₹3,000 from 25th June to 15th July: ₹3,000*21 days*3.6%*12/365 = ₹74.56
GST of 18% applicable on Total Interest: 18% *(355.07+289.97+74.56) = ₹129.53
Further calculations:
Total charges (355.07+289.97+74.56+129.53): ₹849.13
Balance as on 16th July: 12800 + 849.13 = ₹13,649.13
Statement generated at the end of Cycle 2 with Total Amount Due = ₹13,649.13
Minimum Amount Due = Charges + 2% of remaining outstanding: 2% of 12,800 + 13,649.13 = ₹13,905.13
Note: This example is for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to the MITC document for a detailed understanding of how interest is calculated on credit cards from this issuer.
Apart from the credit card interest rate levied by Axis Bank, there may be other charges that apply. These are related to your usage of certain facilities like withdrawing cash from an ATM or transacting with the card overseas.
Here is a list of other charges that apply to credit cards from this issuer:
Fee Type |
General Range |
Cash Withdrawal Fee |
2.50% of the amount or ₹500, whichever is higher |
Over-limit Penalty |
2.50% of the over-limit amount with a minimum of ₹500 (Excluding fees, charges, interest, and taxes.) |
Foreign Transaction Fee |
3.50% of the transaction amount |
EMI Interest Rates |
1-2% per month on monthly reducing balance |
Late Payment Fee |
Up to ₹1,200 based on the overdue balance |
Note: A GST of 18% is applicable on all the charges mentioned above.
Disclaimer: These fees and charges are also subject to change at the discretion of the issuer. Before applying, check the issuer’s Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC) document to verify.
When you need to pay interest, try to repay the overdue amount as quickly as you can. This will help reduce the accumulating interest. The best way to eliminate the same is to develop healthy credit habits.
Some of these include:
Not delaying bill payments beyond the due date and grace period
Planning to clear bills in advance by monitoring usage and allocating funds
Paying the total amount due instead of only the minimum amount due
Choosing the right billing cycle that coincides with the salary or earnings
Using the cash advance facility wisely
Reference of all T&C necessarily refers to the terms of the Partners as regards to pre-approved offers and loan processing time amongst other conditions.
In case you are not able to pay the credit card bill on time, you would be charged with late payment penalty charges. This could further pile up your debt along with the high interest charges. Moreover, in case you default on your payments over a prolonged period, your credit score will be affected in a negative way.
Axis Bank charges a cash advance fee at 2.5% of the amount withdrawn or ₹250, whichever is higher.
The Axis credit card monthly interest rate ranges between 3.4%-3.6% per month. The rate of interest applicable to you will depend on your credit profile and score.
The Axis Bank credit cards interest-free period is up to 50 days.
The interest rate on the Axis Bank credit card varies with the type of credit card you own. For example, if you have the Axis Bank MY ZONE Credit Card, the interest rate would be 3.6% on a monthly basis and 52.86% on an annual basis. Whereas if you own the Axis Bank INDIAN OIL Credit Card, the interest charged by Axis bank would be 3.4% per month and 49.36% annually.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to the customer care department of Axis Bank in a number of ways. One way is to dial their phone banking numbers from any landline or mobile phone in India or abroad and speak to a customer care executive. Alternatively, you can write to premium.cards@axisbank.com or visit https://application.axisbank.com/webforms/axis-support/index.aspx for any assistance on the Axis bank credit card.