IRCTC, HDFC Bank launch co-branded travel credit card

IRCTC, HDFC Bank launch co-branded travel credit card: Indian Railway-backed catering services provider, IRCTC tied up with the largest private sector lender HDFC Bank on Wednesday to launch one of India’s most rewarding co-branded travel credit cards. The co-branded card will be called “IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card” and will be in a single variant exclusively available on NPCI’s Rupay network.

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In a statement, it said, the card combines the strength of two leading Indian brands to deliver superior value and an enhanced customer experience to travellers.

IRCTC HDFC Bank credit card 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.

Parag Rao, Group Head – Payments, Consumer Finance, Digital Banking and IT, at HDFC Bank 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.”

It is a co-branded card, in a single variant, and is available on NPCI’s Rupay network.This is the third tie-up of IRCTC after the State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda.The card will provide exclusive benefits and maximum savings on bookings of train tickets.

Chairman & MD, IRCTC: Rajni Hasija