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NPCI and ICICI Bank collaborate to offer RuPay credit cards

In order to launch a variety of credit cards on the domestic payments network RuPay, ICICI Bank established a partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The ICICI Bank RuPay Credit Card is initially offered in the Coral variant of the Bank’s Gemstone series; Rubyx and Sapphiro variants will follow soon. The contactless card known as the “ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card” offers a variety of privileges and benefits.

NPCI – ICICI Bank collaborately offer RuPay credit cards: Benefits of ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card

The benefits and privileges of ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card include:

  • Reward points on regular purchases made at stores and restaurants
  • Utility bill payment
  • Free domestic airport and train lounge access
  • The waiver of fuel surcharges
  • Discounts on dining and movie tickets

Additionally, the ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card provides the user with exclusive advantages of the RuPay network such accident insurance coverage and specialised personal concierge services.

ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card: Statement from ICICI Bank

According to Sudipta Roy, Head of Credit Cards, Payment Solutions, and Merchant Ecosystem at ICICI Bank, the ICICI bank has always been at the forefront of providing its clients with cutting-edge, potent, and distinctive value offerings. ICICI Bank is thrilled to join with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to introduce ICICI Bank Credit Cards on the RuPay network, an Indian card payments network with cutting-edge hardware. Through this cooperation, users will receive increased benefits by combining the benefits of ICICI Bank Credit Cards with RuPay’s unique offers. We will continue to grow the family of ICICI Bank Rupay debit and credit cards by adding additional cards from our Gemstone collections.

ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card: Statement from National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

The ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card will be introduced on the RuPay network thanks to a partnership between ICICI Bank and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), according to Praveena Rai, COO of NPCI. They are confident that National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)’s partnership with ICICI Bank will give cardholders an easy, lucrative, and enjoyable buying experience. RuPay has developed a reputation as a modern, current, and young brand over time by providing unique, customer-focused value propositions supported by cutting-edge technology, expecting the same in the ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card.

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and ICICI Bank:  Important Takeaways

  • COO, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI): Praveena Rai
  • Head- Credit Cards, Payment Solutions and Merchant Ecosystem, ICICI Bank: Sudipta Roy
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