Nishtha Ganesh
Since last October, Mastercard has been dedicated to creating memorable moments for its cardholders. Through a partnership with ICICI Bank and MakeMyTrip, Mastercard is proud to introduce a new credit card designed to offer priceless experiences in over 210 countries and territories. This card is crafted to meet the needs of the discerning Indian traveller, offering unmatched value and exclusive benefits.
Rajeeth Pillai, Chief of Relationship Management, NPCI, highlighted the unique offerings of the MakeMyTrip ICICI Bank Credit Card, powered by RuPay. The card provides exceptional rewards and benefits tailored for travel enthusiasts. In addition, ICICI Bank customers can link their RuPay credit card to UPI, allowing for secure, seamless transactions across a wide range of online and offline merchants without the need for a physical card.
The co-branded credit card helps cardholders plan their trips with ease by offering unlimited rewards that never expire. Users can earn 6% myCash on hotel bookings, 3% on flights, holidays, and other MakeMyTrip services, and 1% on general retail spending. These rewards are in addition to existing MakeMyTrip discounts. The card also comes with attractive joining and renewal benefits, such as a INR 1,000 voucher and MMTBLACK Gold Membership, which offers added privileges like upgrades and cashback.
In terms of travel perks, the card offers a low forex mark-up of just 0.99% for international transactions and complimentary access to domestic and international airport lounges. Cardholders also enjoy lifestyle benefits like discounts on movie tickets via BookMyShow and Inox, as well as exclusive dining experiences through ICICI Bank’s Culinary Treats program. For MakeMyTrip transactions, the card provides a 3-month no-cost EMI option.
