AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) and travel platform Ixigo have teamed up to unveil a premium co-branded credit card aimed at today’s travelers.
This strategic alliance enhances Ixigo’s presence in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets through AU SFB’s financial expertise.
The co-branded travel credit card offers customers up to a 10% discount on flights, buses, and hotels, along with various other perks.
Key Benefits of AU SFB-Ixigo Co-Branded Travel Credit Card
Designed to cater to both frequent and occasional travelers, the Ixigo-AU co-branded credit card provides up to a 10% discount on flights, buses, and hotel bookings made through the Ixigo platform.
Notably, the card offers special advantages to train travelers, including zero payment gateway charges for train bookings twice a month and attractive reward points for both offline and online spending.
According to the company’s statement, this is the sole OTA travel credit card granting access to 8 railway lounges and 8 domestic airport lounges annually, in addition to one international lounge access.
New cardholders receive a joining bonus of 1000 reward points and Rs. 1000 in ixigo money on their first successful transaction within the initial 30 days.
Furthermore, customers can enjoy a 1% fuel surcharge discount on transactions, making their journeys more cost-effective.
The card comes with a nominal annual fee of Rs 999 (+GST), which can be waived if you spend just Rs 1000 in the first 30 days.
Additionally, annual fees for the subsequent year will be waived with a minimum expenditure of Rs 1 lakh.
The Power of Banking Innovation and Travel Expertise
Sanjay Aggarwal, Founder, MD & CEO of AU SFB, stated that the travel industry is poised for a remarkable annual growth of approximately 20.7% in 2024, surpassing pre-Covid levels. The Ixigo-AU Credit Card embodies AU’s banking innovation and Ixigo’s travel expertise.
Rajneesh Kumar and Alok Bajpayee, co-founders of Ixigo, mentioned that their partnership with AU Small Finance Bank aims to enhance the travel experience.
This innovative card offers numerous benefits and credit facilities to customers, contributing to a more rewarding journey.
