IndiGo and Kotak Mahindra Bank Forge Strategic Partnership: Launch Co-Branded Credit Cards Enhancing Travel and Lifestyle Rewards

National, July 10, 2025: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, today announced a strategic partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank to introduce their first co-branded credit cards, as part of the IndiGo BluChip loyalty program.

Over the last three years, IndiGo has pursued a multi-pronged growth strategy, aimed at evolving from a domestic low-cost airline to a global player, with a carefully crafted service offering suited to the needs of today’s aspirational traveller. The pursuit of this strategy has seen IndiGo push for international expansion, fleet diversification, launch a tailor-made business product- IndiGoStretch, and forge multiple global partnerships.

As part of execution of this growth strategy, IndiGo BluChip was launched last year, as a free to join loyalty program, with easy to earn points (“BluChips”) which are redeemable on any IndiGo flight, without any blackout dates. The response to IndiGo BluChip program has been extraordinary, with already 3.5 million registered members in the short period since launch.

Aimed at elevating the travel and lifestyle experience of IndiGo customers, the new co-branded credit cards enable members to accelerate earning IndiGo BluChips through everyday purchases and other expenses and allow seamless redemption on IndiGo flights.

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said: "Through IndiGo BluChip, we strive to offer unmatched loyalty benefits to our loyal customers and this partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank is an integral part of our endeavour. This partnership empowers our customers to earn IndiGo BluChips on their everyday spending and redeem them seamlessly on flights across our domestic and international network. As IndiGo spreads its wings across the globe, we are sure that customers appreciate and enjoy the benefits of these credit cards as they travel across the globe with us.”

Commenting on the collaboration, Ashok Vaswani, MD & CEO at Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “At Kotak, we are proud to deepen our long-standing partnership with IndiGo, an airline that has redefined travel for millions of Indians. This collaboration is built around a shared vision, to make everyday banking more rewarding and travel more accessible. Through these co-branded credit cards, we are giving our customers a simple, powerful way to turn daily spends into memorable journeys.”

Two Cards for Every Kind of Traveller

From a regular flyer to a savvy shopper planning their next vacation, customers will be able to benefit from a credit card that matches their requirements:

• IndiGo Kotak Credit Card: This card is designed for those who want travel benefits along with everyday convenience. Card holders can earn over 30,000 IndiGo BluChips on spending INR 6 lakhs annually across categories like travel, dining, entertainment and more, turning everyday expenses into future travel opportunities.
• IndiGo Kotak Premium Credit Card: Crafted for frequent flyers looking to elevate their travel experience, this card offers over 70,000 IndiGo BluChips on annual spends over INR 12 lakhs, turning daily spends into return tickets.

Key Benefits

Key Benefits of the IndiGo Kotak Premium Credit Card:

• Earn up to 21 IndiGo BluChips for every ₹100 spent on flight bookings on IndiGo web and mobile app.
• Accelerated 3 IndiGo BluChips on dining and entertainment, and 2 IndiGo BluChips on all other spends for every ₹100 spent
• Welcome Benefit of up to 4,000 IndiGo BluChips and a 6E Eats voucher
• Milestone vouchers worth 16,000 IndiGo BluChips on spends of INR 12 Lakhs annually. Also, 8 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits annually, enhancing user’s travel comfort and convenience.

How this Works?

Getting started with an IndiGo Kotak credit card is quick and effortless through a simple 3-step process. First, apply online by visiting the official application link (https://www.goindigo.in/loyalty/partners/kotak-mahindra-bank-credit-card.html). Once the card is approved and delivered, it can be easily activated through the bank’s mobile app or website.

About IndiGo

IndiGo is India’s preferred and amongst the fastest growing carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are affordable, flights that are on time, and provide a courteous and hassle-free travel experience across its unparalleled network. With its fleet of 400+ aircraft, the airline operates around 2200+ daily flights, connecting 90+ domestic and 40+ international destinations, inducted 58 aircraft in 2024 and welcomed over 118 million customers in FY25. IndiGo was also named the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025. For more information, please visit http://www.goindigo.in/ or download our mobile app. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Kotak Mahindra Bank

Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India's leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group's flagship company, received banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank - Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. The Bank has four Strategic Business Units – Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury, which cater to retail and corporate customers across urban and rural India. The premise of Kotak Mahindra Group’s business model is concentrated India, diversified financial services. The bold vision that underscores the Group’s growth is an inclusive one, with a host of products and services designed to address the needs of the unbanked and insufficiently banked. As on 31st March 2025, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has a national footprint of 2,148 branches and 3,295 ATMs (incl. cash recyclers), and branches in GIFT City and DIFC (Dubai).