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Zero-fee travel credit card: Unlimited airport lounge access, 10% rewards on UPI transactions – Is this new co-branded card for you?

How about a card that not only offers airport privileges but also earns rewards on every eligible spend and UPI transaction, with zero forex markup on international transactions? This new co-branded credit card offers unlimited domestic lounge access, complimentary dining, among a host of other benefits, and most importantly, it…

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Cash no king, but don't stash it: India wants a digital economy, but cash still holds the power of choice

Despite government promotion of digital transactions like UPI and e-Rupee, cash remains prevalent, especially in rural areas and for large-value transactions. While digital payments offer convenience, they have also led to increased cyber fraud and financial exclusion, particularly for women. The article suggests the government's push for digitalization may stem…

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Lollapalooza India 2027 tickets sale today: Check booking time, price, dates and how to book

Lollapalooza India 2027 ticket price: Lollapalooza India 2027 tickets are on sale from September 2, with Early Bird bookings beginning at 11 am IST. The two-day festival will be held on January 23-24 at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Race Course, with tickets starting at ₹6,999. British singer Olivia Dean is confirmed, while…

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Jan Dhan at 12: Women hold 33 crore of 59 crore accounts

Over Rs 53 lakh crore has been transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer to beneficiaries. Nearly 33 crore women now hold Jan Dhan accounts, enhancing financial inclusion. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has completed twelve years of successful operation. This initiative provides basic banking access and financial security to millions.…

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PM Jan Dhan scheme marks 12 years, number of accounts crosses 59 cr with Rs 3.17 lakh cr deposits

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has completed twelve years of service. Over fifty-nine crore bank accounts now exist under this financial inclusion scheme. Deposits have reached a substantial three point seventeen lakh crore rupees. This initiative empowers millions by providing access to banking and financial services. The scheme has…

The Economic Times

Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank cross one crore registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes.

Over one crore NCMC RuPay smartcards were registered in five months. These cards now serve MSRTC concessional passengers across Maharashtra's villages. The digital passes replace old paper systems, improving verification and reducing misuse. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi's Digital India 'One Nation, One Card' vision. Future plans include…

The Economic Times

SBI customer alert: Basic savings account cash withdrawals beyond 4 times to attract Rs 15 charge from October 1

In an effort to revise its fee structure, the State Bank of India will enforce service charges on Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts. Customers will be charged for cash withdrawals after four free transactions monthly, affecting all withdrawal methods, including online ones. These accounts are pivotal for fostering financial inclusion,…

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7 debit cards with complimentary airport lounge access in 2026 that you might not be aware of; 3 are without minimum spend criteria

Credit cards aren't the only way to unlock free airport lounge access. Discover 7 debit cards from ICICI, HDFC, SBI, PNB, IDFC First and Bank of Baroda offering complimentary domestic and international lounge visits, with some having no minimum spend criteria. Check out these 7 debit cards that offer lounge…

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Parliament clears taxation bill, Sitharaman says UPI transactions to remain free

Parliament has passed the Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed UPI will remain free for consumers. The legislation removes the linkage between payment systems and income tax. It also provides legal backing to modify zero-MDR frameworks for digital transactions. The bill aims to attract foreign…

The Economic Times

Nearly 55.49 crore UPI users onboarded by June 2026

Around 55.49 crore UPI users were onboarded by June 2026, Parliament was informed. UPI transactions reached 24,162 crore in volume and Rs 314 lakh crore in value. NPCI International Payments is expanding UPI and RuPay to global markets. Security measures and international linkages enhance UPI's safety and reach. Government and…

The Economic Times

Free airport lounge access via credit cards is getting tougher as banks tighten entry rules, set minimum spending criteria

The logic is simple: lounge access has become a heavily used perk. Banks earlier assumed that only premium customers or frequent flyers would visit lounges regularly. Instead, many customers signed up purely for lounge access, often with a fee waiver and otherwise using the cards sparingly otherwise

The Economic Times

Foreign transactions on ICICI Bank debit cards to get costlier: Check revised fee structure for Coral, Rubyx and many other cards

ICICI Bank is set to implement revised charges on several debit cards, including a significant increase in Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) fees, effective June 21, 2026. Additionally, annual fees for various debit card variants will be adjusted, with some seeing an increase and one notable reduction.

The Economic Times

IPL 2026 Playoffs tickets to go live from May 20; RuPay cardholders get 24-hour priority access

IPL 2026 Playoffs tickets will be available from May 20. RuPay cardholders receive a 24-hour priority access. Sales begin for Qualifier 1 and Eliminator on May 20. Qualifier 2 and the Final priority access starts May 22. Tickets can be bought on the official IPL website and District by Zomato.

The Economic Times

This 90-Day Debit Card Rule Nobody Talks About

What if a simple habit you ignore every day could cost your family lakhs? Almost everyone carries a debit card, but most people only see it as a payment tool. Very few understand the hidden protection it quietly offers. Many debit cards come with accidental insurance that can support your…

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President Murmu gifts RuPay card to Mauritian PM Jugnauth; discusses ways to deepen bilateral ties

President Droupadi Murmu called on Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth during which they discussed bilateral ties

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KVG Bank launches premier current account for business class

KVG Bank launches premier current account service for business class with exclusive benefits & eligibility criteria of ₹2 lakh monthly average balance.

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Explained | RBI’s proposal for interoperability of credit and debit cards

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed that card issuers be mandated to provide customers with the choice of multiple card networks, instead of only specific networks with which the bank has exclusive agreements

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Rs 2,600 crore to promote RuPay debit card, new cooperative societies: Key decisions taken by Union Cabinet

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced certain key decisions with regard to RuPay debit cards and setting up of multi-state cooperative societies.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman: Singapore, UAE To Accept RuPay Payment Mechanism

"We are talking to different countries. Singapore and UAE have all come forward now to make Rupay acceptable in their countries," Sitharaman said at the Brookings Institute think-tank during a fireside conversation with eminent economist Eshwar Prasad. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No charge for RuPay credit card use on UPI for transaction up to ₹2,000, says NPCI

National Payments Corporation of India said the existing process from the app will apply to credit cards too

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Nirmala Sitharaman says financial inclusion major step towards inclusive growth

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana turns eight

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UPI expands further globally; Indian travellers to U.K. to enjoy hassle-free digital transactions

NPCI International Payments Ltd partners with U.K.’s PayXpert

The Times of India

India moves to leadership position in large-value digital payment system, RBI report

MUMBAI: India has made significant progress and moved to a leadership position in large-value digital payment systems, though it is still weak in certain parameters relating to ATMs and card payments, a RBI report said on Friday.

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