Airtel Axis Bank credit card launched

The telecom giant of India Bharti Airtel has launched a credit card in collaboration with Axis Bank for their customers. Users of Airtel Axis Bank Credit cards will get many benefits such as cash-backs, special discounts, digital vouchers, and complimentary services. Both the companies declared this deal as, a “strategic partnership to strengthen the growth of India’s digital ecosystem through a range of financial solutions”. Amitabh Chaudhry, Axis Bank MD, and CEO said that this partnership will help in the promotion of the Bank’s financial services to 340 million customers of the telecom giant. He further said: “On the other hand, we will leverage Airtel’s widespread reach and services ranging from mobility and DTH to utility bill payments offering our customers the opportunity to maximize value, while also aiding the digital economy exponentially.” Both the companies in a press statement said that this deal will help both Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel to expand their services and presence in tier II and tier III cities. Bharti Airtel MD and CEO Gopal Vittal at the launch event said: “We are delighted to join forces with Axis Bank … through this win-win telco-bank partnership, Airtel customers will get access to Axis Bank’s world-class financial services portfolio and exclusive benefits, while Axis Bank will benefit from Airtel’s strong digital capabilities and deep distribution reach.”