IndiGo and IDFC First Bank introduce co-brandedcredit card

IndiGo airline, and IDFC First Bank on Monday (August 18, 2025) introduced the launch of the IndiGo IDFC First Credit Card that mixes the advantages of each Mastercard and RuPay networks by means of a single utility, guaranteeing wider acceptance and most cost flexibility.

The card enhances journey experiences with way of life privileges, low foreign exchange markup, journey cancellation cowl, and rewards on IndiGo flight bookings, milestone spends, and on a regular basis purchases. 

Shirish Bhandari, Head — Credit Cards, Tolls & Transit and Loyalty, IDFC First Bank stated, “With this bank card, we’re making premium journey accessible to all — not only a few. This is greater than only a bank card; it’s a daring step towards democratizing journey and monetary empowerment by permitting each Indian — no matter credit score historical past — to personal the identical world-class product, by means of a versatile utility journey that features each conventional and Fixed Deposit-backed entry.”

“Combined with a dual-network card pair, Mastercard and RuPay, the cardboard ensures widest acceptance throughout India and globally, with the added comfort of UPI for on a regular basis spends and a low foreign exchange markup of simply 1.49% for worldwide use. It’s a really inclusive, digital-first, and rewarding journey card for in the present day’s technology of flyers,” he added.

Neetan Chopra, Chief Information & Digital Officer, IndiGo stated, “It is our endeavor to repeatedly improve the worth proposition of IndiGo BluChip for our loyal clients, making this relationship a rewarding expertise for them. We are delighted to supply co-branded bank cards to our clients that allow them to transform their on a regular basis bills into BluChips and luxuriate in journey advantages on our ever-growing community.”

Anubhav Gupta, Senior Vice President, Business Development, South Asia at Mastercard, stated, “Travel in the present day is about extra than simply getting from one place to a different — it’s about consolation, comfort, and worth all through the journey. From simple bookings and rewarding spends to journey insurance coverage and way of life perks, this card is designed to make journey easier, extra pleasing, and financially smarter for shoppers throughout segments.”

Rajeeth Pillai, Chief Relationship Management, NPCI stated, “The card’s UPI-enabled performance permits customers to hyperlink their RuPay bank card to a UPI ID, enabling seamless and safe transactions. It additionally works seamlessly throughout POS and e-commerce platforms, providing customers flexibility and wider acceptance.”