365telugu.com online news, New Delhi, September 25, 2025: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, and SBI Card, the nation’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, have formed a strategic partnership to launch the ‘IndiGo SBI Card’. This new co-branded credit card is a key part of IndiGo’s BluChip loyalty program and is designed to transform everyday spending into rewarding travel experiences for frequent flyers.
The card is available in two variants—IndiGo SBI Card and the premium IndiGo SBI Card ELITE—both aimed at providing a seamless and highly beneficial travel ecosystem.
Unlocking Superior Rewards and BluChips
The IndiGo SBI Card program is built around the exclusive IndiGo BluChips travel currency, which is credited to the cardholder’s BluChip account every statement cycle. These BluChips can be redeemed across IndiGo’s entire suite of services, including:
- Flight and hotel bookings.
- Seat upgrades and meals.
- Vouchers for services like Fast Forward.
Cardholders can earn up to 29,000 bonus IndiGo BluChips annually through a combination of spending and milestone benefits.
| Card Variant | IndiGo Spends (Flights, etc.) | Other Travel & Hotels | All Other Categories |
| IndiGo SBI Card ELITE | 7% Rewards | 3% Rewards | 2% Rewards |
| IndiGo SBI Card | 3% Rewards | 2% Rewards | 1% Rewards |
Premium Benefits and Milestone Rewards
The co-branded card offers a host of significant welcome and renewal benefits, adding immediate value for customers.
| Feature | IndiGo SBI Card | IndiGo SBI Card ELITE |
| Joining & Annual Fee | ₹1,499 + Taxes | ₹4,999 + Taxes |
| Welcome/First Txn Benefit | Up to 5,000 IndiGo BluChips | Up to 5,000 IndiGo BluChips |
| Milestone Benefits | 2,500 BluChips on ₹2 Lakhs Annual Spends | 6,000 BluChips on ₹3 Lakhs Annual Spends |
| Renewal Benefits | 2,500 IndiGo BluChips | 5,000 BluChips + 1 IndiGo 6E Eats Voucher |
| Lounge Access | Domestic Airport Lounge Access | Complimentary International & Domestic Lounge Access |
| Insurance | Not Included | Travel Insurance (Cancellations, lost baggage, etc.) |
Executive Commentary
Ms. Salila Pande, MD & CEO, SBI Card, emphasized the product’s focus on customer needs: “Travel is an important spend category for our cardholders. By forming this strategic partnership with IndiGo, we are addressing the demand for holistic travel experiences. We are confident that this premium credit card will be a key part of our strong co-brand card portfolio.”
Mr. Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, hailed the partnership as a value enhancer for loyal customers: “This co-branded credit card is designed to bring significant value addition, convenience, and benefits to our frequent flyers, transforming everyday spending into rewarding travel experiences. We are delighted to collaborate with SBI Card to empower our customers with exclusive advantages.”
The card is available for enrollment via the SBI Card SPRINT digital process, the SBI Card website, and at retail kiosks. Both variants are offered on the Mastercard and RuPay payment platforms.