The Visa-powered card will offer travel and lifestyle benefits to members of Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme.
BENGALURU, 28 October 2026: Air India and SBI Card have partnered to develop a new Visa-powered co-branded credit card offering travel and lifestyle benefits to members of Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme.
The partnership brings together the airline, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer and global payments network Visa to develop a credit card programme for Air India’s growing base of frequent flyers and loyalty members.
Air India contributes its international network and loyalty programme, SBI Card brings its credit card expertise and understanding of Indian consumers, while Visa adds its global payments network and experience in co-brand partnerships.
Air India, SBI Card and Visa Outline Partnership
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said,
“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.”
Salila Pande, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, SBI Card, said,
“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.”
Suresh Sethi, Group Country Manager, India and South Asia, Visa, said,
“Our partnership with Air India and SBI Card reflects a shared ambition to shape the next generation of payment experiences – where every transaction adds greater value to the journey. By bringing together Visa’s trusted global network and decades of co-brand expertise, we aim to create a compelling proposition that elevates travel for Air India and SBI Card customers in India and around the world.”
Maharaja Club Membership and Network
Since its redesign in 2024, Maharaja Club has added more than five million members. The programme features a simplified structure, updated tiers and an updated identity.
Members can earn and redeem Maharaja Points on flights operated by Air India and Air India Express across 104 destinations in North America, Europe, including the UK, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The programme also covers 25 other Star Alliance member airlines.
Maharaja Club has partnerships with more than 100 brands across hospitality, retail, lifestyle and financial services, allowing members to earn points through travel and everyday spending.
The new co-branded credit card will add to the programme’s existing offerings. Further details of the card are expected to be announced separately.
