Air India and SBI Card Travel Credit Card: Air India and SBI Card have partnered to develop a new co-branded credit card for members of Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme. The card will work on Visa’s payment network and is expected to offer benefits related to travel and lifestyle spending.
The partnership was announced on October 28, 2026. It brings together Air India’s airline services, SBI Card’s credit card business and Visa’s global payment network. The companies aim to give frequent flyers more ways to earn rewards through their regular purchases and travel expenses.
New Credit Card to Offer Travel and Lifestyle Benefits
The upcoming card is being designed for Maharaja Club members who want to earn rewards while spending on daily needs and travel. Customers are expected to get benefits linked to their spending, including eligible travel and lifestyle purchases.
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However, the companies haven’t shared the card’s launch date or detailed terms yet. Its annual fee, joining fee, reward rates and other benefits are also yet to be announced. Customers will need to wait for these details to understand how much value the card could offer.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, said the company wants to reward customers for their everyday purchases as well as their travel and lifestyle needs.
“As we transform every aspect of the customer journey with Air India, from a modernising fleet and world-class cabin products to an expanding global network, we are also building one of India’s most compelling loyalty ecosystems with Maharaja Club. We see a tremendous opportunity to create a co-brand credit card that is unmatched in its ability to reward customers for both their everyday earning and their travel & lifestyle aspirations. Together with SBI Card and Visa, our goal is to build India’s most compelling travel credit card programme and make Maharaja Club the loyalty currency of choice for millions of Indians.”
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Salila Pande, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI Card, said the partnership would help create a travel-focused credit card that suits changing customer needs.
“As travel aspirations evolve and customers seek experiences that offer greater value and convenience, we see a significant opportunity to redefine the role of credit cards in their travel journeys. At SBI Card, our focus remains on developing differentiated credit card propositions that are aligned with evolving customer preferences, unique spending needs, and lifestyle aspirations. Through this strategic partnership, we aim to create a compelling travel-focussed credit card that delivers rewarding experiences to customers. This partnership marks another significant step towards delivering innovative payment solutions for customers and expanding customer choice.”
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Visa will support the new card through its payment network and experience with co-branded credit card programmes. Suresh Sethi, Visa’s Group Country Manager for India and South Asia, said the partnership aims to make everyday payments more rewarding for customers in India and overseas.
Maharaja Club Adds Over 5 Million Members
Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme was redesigned in 2024 with simpler features and updated membership levels. Since then, it has added more than five million new members.
Members can earn and use Maharaja Points on eligible flights operated by Air India and Air India Express. They can also earn and redeem points on eligible flights with 25 other Star Alliance member airlines. Air India’s network covers 104 destinations across North America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
The loyalty programme also works with more than 100 brands across hospitality, retail, lifestyle and financial services. These partnerships allow members to collect Maharaja Points through eligible purchases beyond flight bookings.
