ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Primary cardholder must be between the age of 18 and 70 years. • Must be an Indian Resident or Non-Resident Indian (NRI). • Must be an active or retired member of the Indian Defence forces. • Documents required: PAN card, Photograph, Income proof (Latest payslip/Form 16), and Residence proof.
WELCOME BENEFITS
The Axis Bank Pride Signature Credit Card is primarily structured as a Zero Joining Fee card. Because there is no initial cost to acquire the card, the bank does not offer standard activation perks like bonus reward points or gift vouchers that are typically found on paid premium cards.
Instead, the card focuses on providing immediate value through:
- Zero Joining Fee: No upfront cost for the primary or add-on cards.
- First Year Fee Waiver: The annual fee of ₹500 is waived automatically for the first year.
- Immediate Benefits: Access to domestic airport lounges and dining discounts starts from the first day of card activation without requiring a specific “welcome” spend milestone.
CARD REVIEW
The Axis Bank Pride Signature Credit Card is an excellent entry-level premium card specifically tailored for India’s defence personnel. Its primary value lies in its specialized design and the “pride” of ownership for service members. From a financial standpoint, it offers great value for money because it carries no joining fee and has a very achievable annual spend milestone of ₹40,000 for fee waiver.
