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ICICI Bank and Kingfisher Airlines launch the ICICI Bank Kingfisher Airlines MasterCard Credit Card

17-Sep-2010
ICICI Bank and Kingfisher Airlines launch the ICICI Bank Kingfisher Airlines MasterCard Credit Card
ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank and Kingfisher Airlines, India's only Five Star Airline rated by Skytrax, today announced the launch of the “ICICI Bank Kingfisher Airlines MasterCard Credit Card”.

The card is powered by a uniquely rewarding miles programme coupled with exclusive travel and lifestyle privileges for discerning customers. Some key benefits of the card include accelerated miles earning for all card spends, bonus miles on joining and renewal, complimentary upgrade vouchers, complimentary membership of King Club, Kingfisher Airlines’ frequent flyer programme and a wide range of special offers on shopping, golfing, dining & more. The miles earned can be redeemed for free flight tickets and upgrade vouchers with Kingfisher Airlines. To cater to the different needs of customers, the card is available in 3 variants – World, Platinum and Titanium.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Rajiv Sabharwal, Executive Director, ICICI Bank said:

“At ICICI Bank we continuously endeavor to evolve and enhance our credit card products to provide best-in-class experiences & lifestyle benefits for our card members. I am delighted to announce the launch of this powerful card in partnership with Kingfisher Airlines. We are confident that the card will be extremely successful with its exclusive & enhanced value proposition."

Commenting on the launch, Mr. A Raghunathan, Chief Financial Officer, Kingfisher Airlines Ltd., said, “The ICICI Bank Kingfisher Airlines MasterCard Credit Card is set to be a game-changer with an unmatched value proposition and a host of card-holder benefits which are market-firsts and will allow card holders to not only earn at high rates but also redeem and avail benefits at comparatively lower thresholds. Besides some very unique airline benefits, card holders will also be able to earn miles on everyday spends in addition to earning miles on airline spends.”

Mr. T.V. Seshadri, Vice President & Country General Manager, South Asia, MasterCard Worldwide said “We are pleased to be the exclusive network partner for this exciting card program. Our expertise in providing innovative payment solutions in the travel space makes us the preferred payment option for airline travelers,”

The ICICI Bank Kingfisher Airlines MasterCard World Credit Card offers the following features:

  • Complimentary membership to Gold Tier of King Club, Kingfisher Airlines' frequent flyer programme.
  • 10,000 Bonus King Miles on joining.
  • 3 complimentary Upgrade Vouchers on joining.
  • Additional complimentary Upgrade Voucher for every 7,500 King Miles earned on the card.
  • Up to 27 King Miles for every Rs. 200 spent on the card. King Miles can be redeemed for free tickets on Kingfisher Airlines.
  • Exciting benefits such as access to Golf courses, Dining discounts, Airport lounges, discounted calling cards from Uniconnect and many more.