Axis Bank revises rules for accessing airport lounges and others; these debit cards to be less rewarding

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Axis Bank has revised its rules regarding airport lounge access of its Burgundy, Delight, Priority, and other debit cards. Further, the bank has also revised BookMyShow offers, reward point rules (EDGE rewards) and a specific feature-related to international usage of its debit cards.

According to an email sent by Axis Bank to its customers dated March 21, 2024 «While you continue to make the most of your Axis Bank Debit Card, we would like to update you regarding a few changes to the features on your Debit Card and/or Account with effect from 1st May 2024…»

Also read: Axis Bank stops redemption of credit card reward points earned by these customers.

What rules have been revised for various Axis Bank debit cards

Given below are some of the Axis Bank debit cards where airport lounge access, reward points and other rules were revised:

Axis Bank BURGUNDY debit card rules changed from May 1, 2024
The following rules applicable to Axis Bank Burgundy debit card holders have been revised:

1. Lounge Access Benefit
2. 1% mark-up fee on Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) transactions
3. BookMyShow Offer
4. EDGE REWARDS Program

Lounge Program: As per Axis Bank Burgundy debit card's updated terms and conditions document, «Lounge access benefits will be based on Debit Card spends. To access complimentary lounge from 1st May 2024 onwards, minimum spends required will be Rs. 5,000 over the previous 3 calendar months. In case of a newly issued Debit Card, the minimum spend criteria is waived for the month of issuance followed by the next 3