Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card (for Forex Transactions)

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Best for High Spenders
Forex Markup Fee: 2%
Best For: High-value purchases and frequent global travel
Key Benefits:

  • Earn 5X Edge Reward Points on travel bookings
  • Unlimited international airport lounge access
  • Complimentary domestic flight tickets every year

Ideal for: Frequent international business travelers

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Can I use this card for ATM withdrawals abroad?

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Yes, but cash advances come with extra charges and do not earn reward points, so it’s recommended only in emergencies.

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What are the additional travel perks of this card?

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  • Complimentary domestic flight tickets every year.
  • Comprehensive travel insurance including medical emergencies.
  • Luxury hotel memberships and dining benefits.
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I’ve heard that some banks require you to enable international transactions before using your card abroad. Do I need to manually activate forex transactions on my Axis Magnus before traveling? If so, how do I do it?

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Before using Axis Magnus credit card abroad you need to turn on international transactions manually. You should verify that this security setting is enabled because default settings from Axis Bank disable this option on some cards.

How to Activate International Transactions on Axis Magnus

  1. Using the Axis Mobile App
    Access your Axis Mobile application and proceed to login.
    Select your Magnus Credit Card from the “Cards” division.
    Open the “Manage Usage” menu and activate International Transactions from there.
  2. Through Internet Banking
    Open the Internet Banking portal managed by Axis Bank.
    You should access “Credit Cards” followed by selecting “Manage Card Usage” from the menu.
    You can activate international transactions through Axis Magnus by enabling the feature while adding a potential spending restriction.
  3. Via SMS
    Text INTERNATIONAL ON and your card’s last four digits to 56161600 (+919717000002 from outside India).
    After successfully activating your services the system will deliver an SMS confirmation message.
  4. By Calling Customer Support
    Dial 1860 419 5555 if you’re in India.
    The international helpline for Axis Bank help can be accessed at any time while you are outside your home country.
    A Few Extra Tips
    Characterizing your daily expenses with a spending restriction helps you maintain better control of your purchases.
    Customers using Axis Magnus need to know their foreign exchange transactions will incur a 2% markup fee.
    The successful completion of some transactions relies on your active mobile number for receiving OTPs.

After successful activation the Axis Magnus will execute international payments properly. Safe travels!