Axis Bank and IndiGo Unveil Co-Branded Credit Cards to Redefine Travel and Lifestyle Experiences

IndiGo, India's preferred airline and Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, have partnered to launch co-branded credit cards that are tailored to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers. The cards, available in two variants - IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card and IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card, have been thoughtfully crafted to reward spenders through IndiGo’s loyalty program, IndiGo BluChip.

Overview
- Partnership: Axis Bank + IndiGo
- Launch Date: 18 February 2026
- Networks: RuPay and Visa
- Loyalty Program: Rewards earned as IndiGo BluChips

IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card
Annual Fee | ₹799 + GST
Target Segment | Retail customers
Reward Rate | 1 BluChip per ₹100 (general spends)
Boosted Categories | 2 BluChips per ₹100 on groceries/dining, 3 BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo spends
Welcome & Renewal Bonus | 1,200 BluChips voucher
Lounge Access | Complimentary domestic lounges
Forex Markup | Standard
Lifestyle Privileges | Dining & entertainment offers

IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card
Annual Fee | ₹5,000 + GST
Target Segment | Affluent travelers
Reward Rate 2–7 BluChips depending on category
Boosted Categories | 7 BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo spends, 3 BluChips per ₹100 on hotels/groceries
Welcome & Renewal Bonus | 5,000 BluChips voucher
Lounge Access | Complimentary domestic + international lounges
Forex Markup | Reduced to 2.5%
Lifestyle Privileges | Premium perks via BookMyShow, EazyDiner

Key Benefits
- Accelerated rewards on IndiGo channel spends.
- Milestone rewards for high spenders.
- UPI-linked reward acceleration.
- Lifestyle perks: entertainment, dining discounts, lounge access.
- Designed to convert everyday spends into travel rewards.

Strategic Intent
- Axis Bank: Strengthen customer-centric innovation in payments.
- IndiGo: Enhance loyalty value proposition for frequent flyers.
- NPCI (RuPay): Promote secure, inclusive digital payments.
- Visa: Position cards as lifestyle-driven, not just transactional.

📌 In short: These cards are crafted to blend travel rewards with lifestyle privileges, making them attractive for both casual travelers and frequent flyers.