IRCTC Partners With HDFC Bank To Launch Travel Credit Card: Offers Railway Lounge Access, Reward Points Among Other Benefits

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has joined hands with HDFC Bank to launch one of India’s most rewarding co-branded travel credit cards.

Known as the IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card, the newly launched co-branded card is in a single variant and is available exclusively on NPCI’s Rupay network.

The partnership between IRCTC, a PSU of Indian Railways and HDFC, India's largest private sector bank, is expected to benefit both in proliferating their business.

The card will provide exclusive benefits and maximum savings on bookings of train tickets booked through the IRCTC’s ticketing website and through IRCTC Rail Connect app.

Besides, IRCTC HDFC Bank credit card holders will also enjoy an attractive joining bonus, discounts on bookings and access to the several executive lounges at railway stations across the country.

The card combines the strength of two leading Indian brands to deliver superior value and an enhanced customer experience to travellers.

It will leverage HDFC Bank’s expertise as the market leader in card issuance in the country, offering its best-in-class rewards programme, and IRCTC’s unmatched services on train travel.

The credit card was launched by IRCTC CMD Rajni Hasija, HDFC Bank Group Head – Payments, Consumer Finance, Digital Banking and IT, Parag Rao and NPCI COO Praveena Rai, at a launch ceremony held at New Delhi.

Commenting on the association, Hasija said, “HDFC Bank is among the largest and most trusted banks in the country. We are delighted to partner with them for this initiative.

"The co-branded card offers exclusive access to newly opened state-of-the-art lounges available at most of the major railway stations. The credit card will help to streamline online transactions and at the same time offer best-in-class benefits as well as experience to our customers.”

Rao said, “HDFC Bank is committed to providing best-in-class banking services to the nation. The IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card will enable us to offer our card to millions of Indians across the country."

He further said, "Indian Railways is one of the biggest public sector enterprises in the country and we are delighted to be the first private sector bank to partner with IRCTC to enhance customer experience for train travellers, right from the time of booking their tickets.

"As the largest card issuer in the country, it is our endeavour consistently to find new ways to nurture and support the payments ecosystem in India.”

Rai said, “At RuPay, we have customers at the heart of all our offerings and innovations. We are happy to partner with IRCTC and HDFC Bank for a cobranded credit card which will offer seamless payment convenience and appealing benefits to customers for rail travel as well as their shopping needs."

"With RuPay Credit Cards now enabled on UPI for payments, this co branded card will provide impetus to further adoption and reach of digital payments across India,” he added.

Key features and benefits of the IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card include:

• Welcome Benefit-Rs 500 Amazon voucher on card activation within 30 days of card issuance

• 5 Reward Points per Rs 100 spent on ticket bookings at www.irctc.co.in

• 5 per cent Cashback on booking via Smart Buy

• 1 Reward Point per Rs100 spent

• 8 Complimentary IRCTC Railway Lounge Access per year

• Additional reward Points on AC ticket booking

• Rs 500 Welcome Gift voucher on card activation within 30 days of card issuance

• Gift Voucher worth Rs 500 on spends of Rs 30,000 within 90 days

• 1 per cent Transaction charges waiver on IRCTC Website and App

IRCTC HDFC Bank co-brand credit card customers can apply for the credit card through the websites of both IRCTC and HDFC Bank and access key details of the card through the app, while enjoying a simple and even more rewarding experience.

They can also walk in to the nearest HDFC Bank branch to apply for the card.