Amex Membership Rewards Card vs Axis Ace
Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Amex Membership Rewards Card
American Express
Mid-RangeVS
Winner

Axis Ace
Axis Bank
Mid-Range*
Different Reward Types
Card 1 gives ⭐ Reward Points while Card 2 gives 💵 Cashback. We're showing effective cash values for fair comparison.
Annual Fee
₹5K vs ₹499
Effective Rate
(cash value)
0.7% vs 1.5%
Lounge Access
None vs 4/year
Detailed Comparison
| Feature | Amex Membership Rewards Card | Axis Ace |
|---|---|---|
Fees & Charges | ||
| Joining Fee | ₹1K | ₹499 |
| Annual Fee | ₹5K | ₹499 |
| Fee Waiver | None | Spend ₹2L annually |
| Forex Markup | - | - |
Rewards | ||
| Reward Type | ⭐Reward Points | 💵Cashback |
| Effective Cash Value | 0.7% | 1.5% |
Lounge Access | ||
| Domestic Lounges | None | 4/year |
| Priority Pass | - | - |
Eligibility | ||
| Min. Income | ₹6.0L | ₹4.0L |
Amex Membership Rewards Card is Best For
Regular spenders making 4+ transactions/month
Watch Out
- • Fuel excluded from Jun 2025
Axis Ace is Best For
Android users paying bills via Google Pay
Watch Out
- • 5% GPay cashback only on Android
- • iOS users can't use GPay feature
Our Verdict
Based on overall features and value,
Axis Ace wins!
Score: 21vsScore: 35
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