Feb 18: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, and Axis Bank, one of the country’s largest private sector banks, have partnered to launch co-branded credit cards tailored to meet the evolving travel and lifestyle needs of Indian consumers.
The collaboration introduces two variants — IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card and IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card — thoughtfully designed to reward customers through IndiGo’s loyalty programme, IndiGo BluChip. The cards aim to convert everyday spending into travel rewards, offering accelerated earnings on direct bookings made through IndiGo channels.
Designed for Every Kind of Traveller
The IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card, priced at ₹799 plus GST, is targeted at the retail segment. It offers a compelling mix of travel and lifestyle benefits, including accelerated BluChip earnings across key spending categories, welcome and renewal benefits, milestone rewards, and select lifestyle privileges.
The IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card, priced at ₹5,000 plus GST, is crafted for affluent customers seeking enhanced travel and lifestyle experiences. The premium variant offers superior reward rates, international lounge access, lower forex markup, and a broader suite of exclusive benefits.
Both cards will be available on the RuPay and Visa networks, providing customers with wide acceptance and secure payment experiences.
Turning Everyday Spends into Travel Rewards
Cardholders will earn IndiGo BluChips on eligible transactions, with higher reward rates on IndiGo’s direct booking platforms. In addition to travel-related benefits, customers can enjoy lifestyle privileges such as airport lounge access, entertainment offers, dining discounts, and reduced foreign exchange markups, depending on the chosen card variant.
Neetan Chopra, Chief Digital and Information Officer, IndiGo, said,
“IndiGo is committed to continuously enhancing the value proposition to our customers, especially our loyal frequent flyers, and our partnership with Axis Bank is an important step in this direction. These co-branded credit cards convert everyday spends into IndiGo BluChips and combine IndiGo’s reliable service with Axis Bank’s extensive banking network. With premium lifestyle benefits, we are confident that these cards will make our customers’ travel experience even more rewarding.”
Arnika Dixit, President & Head – Cards, Payments and Wealth Management, Axis Bank, added,
“We are delighted to partner with IndiGo to bring together the best of banking and travel. With these co-branded credit cards, we aim to deliver unmatched value to both casual travellers and frequent flyers. Designed to offer exclusive travel benefits and accelerated reward earnings, the cards reflect our commitment to innovation and customer-centricity.”
Sohini Rajola, Executive Director, NPCI, commented,
“The launch of the IndiGo Axis Bank credit card on the RuPay network aligns with our focus on enabling secure, scalable, and convenient digital payment experiences. Such collaborations strengthen India’s digital payments ecosystem while enhancing consumer choice.”
Rishi Chhabra, Country Manager, India, Visa, said, “Indian consumers today seek more than transactions—they want experiences aligned with their aspirations. The IndiGo–Axis Bank Visa co-branded cards combine travel-led rewards with meaningful lifestyle privileges, delivering secure and enriching payment experiences.”
With this partnership, IndiGo and Axis Bank aim to redefine the travel and lifestyle rewards ecosystem, empowering customers to unlock more value with every swipe—whether in the skies or on the ground.