Axis Bank and Indian Oil launch co-branded RuPay Contactless credit card

Axis Bank and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), have announced the launch of a co-branded contactless Indian Oil Axis Bank RuPay Credit Card.

Apart from a surcharge waiver at fuel outlets and cashback on fuel spends, the credit card comes with a host of other benefits on everyday transactions through accelerated reward points, instant discount on movie tickets, and dining delights at partner restaurants, according to a statement.

As an onboarding gift, users of this card will be entitled to 100 percent cashback up to Rs 250 on all fuel spends within the first 30 days of issuing of the card. It will also provide a surcharge waiver of 1 percent on fuel spends between Rs 200 to Rs 5000 and reward points worth 4 percent for every Rs 100 spent on fuel at IndianOil fuel outlets.

IndianOil Axis Bank RuPay credit card users will also get a 10 percent instant discount for movie tickets booked via BookMyShow website or app, 20 percent discount at partner restaurants, reward points worth 1 percent for every Rs 100 spent on online shopping, groceries, utility payments, and 1 reward point for every Rs 100 spent on all other expenses. There is also an additional feature of an annual fee waiver if the cardholder spends over Rs 50,000 in a year. The card also offers customers loyalty points in the form of 1 Edge Rewards point on every Rs100 spent with the card.

Elaborating on the partnership, V Satish Kumar, Director (Marketing), IndianOil said, “This collaboration with Axis Bank and RuPay will add value to our customer services. The on-the-go feature will help us unlock the digital potential among low-value transactions in the 2&3 wheelers segment. We are sure that we will be able to penetrate deeper into the new growth centers – outside of metros, in the Tier 2/3 cities, and beyond.”

Commenting on the launch, Sanjeev Moghe, President & Head, Cards and Payments, Axis Bank said, ‘We are delighted to have collaborated with NPCI and launched Rupay on our Credit Cards network. IndianOil Axis Bank Credit Card, one of our best offerings has been introduced on the network. One of the most rewarding credit cards in its segment, the co-branded card will offer exclusive benefits and rewards that will appeal to customers across India.”

Speaking at the launch, Praveena Rai, COO, NPCI said, “With RuPay, we aim to offer innovative as well as customized benefits on the card backed by cutting-edge technology to provide a safe and rewarding experience to millions of customers. Together through this strategic partnership, we will continue to work to make a difference in the lives of our customers.”

Customers can apply for the card physically or digitally.