Kolkata, September 7, 2026: Bandhan Bank today announced the launch of its new credit card portfolio in collaboration with Mastercard, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s journey as a universal bank and its commitment to delivering innovative, inclusive and customer-focused financial solutions.
Inspired by the enduring flame in Bandhan Bank’s logo, symbolising its commitment to enriching lives, the new credit card portfolio has been introduced in four variants — Sparks, Ignite, Flare and Lumina — designed to address the diverse spending needs and lifestyles of customers.
The cards were unveiled in the presence of Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD & CEO, Bandhan Bank; Gautam Aggarwal, President, India & South Asia, Mastercard; Rajinder Kumar Babbar, ED & CBO, Bandhan Bank; and Piush Jha, Head – Credit Cards, along with senior leaders from Bandhan Bank and Mastercard.
Four Cards for Different Customer Needs
Sparks: Designed for everyday spending, the card offers accelerated rewards on grocery and apparel purchases, a welcome reward bonus, domestic airport lounge access, BookMyShow offers, fuel surcharge waiver and EMI cashback benefits.
Ignite: Focused on grocery and travel spends, Ignite comes with accelerated rewards, welcome and milestone rewards, domestic and international airport lounge access, and EazyDiner benefits.
Flare: A travel-focused card offering an Amazon Pay Voucher as a welcome benefit, domestic and international airport lounge access, BookMyShow and EazyDiner benefits, along with golf privileges.
Lumina: The premium offering in the portfolio, Lumina provides enhanced rewards on international spends, an Oberoi gift voucher as a welcome benefit, domestic and international lounge access, concierge services, airport meet-and-greet services, BookMyShow and EazyDiner benefits, and golf privileges.
Speaking on the launch, Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD & CEO, Bandhan Bank, said the introduction of credit cards marks an important milestone in the Bank’s journey as a universal bank. He highlighted the portfolio’s digital-first application process and card servicing experience, saying the four variants have been designed to serve customers ranging from Gen Z and emerging affluent consumers to frequent travellers and premium lifestyle seekers.
Rajinder Kumar Babbar, ED & CBO, Bandhan Bank, said the new portfolio strengthens the Bank’s customer-first product offering by bringing together digital convenience, rewards and lifestyle benefits tailored to different spending needs.
Gautam Aggarwal, President, India & South Asia, Mastercard, highlighted the rapidly evolving Indian credit landscape, driven by digital adoption and changing consumer expectations. He said the partnership combines Bandhan Bank’s customer reach with Mastercard’s global network and capabilities to deliver secure, seamless and innovative payment experiences.
The Bandhan Bank Credit Card portfolio is designed to provide benefits across everyday purchases, travel, dining, entertainment and premium lifestyle categories.
Customers can apply for the cards online or visit their nearest Bandhan Bank branch.
Bandhan Bank currently operates across 35 of India’s 36 States and Union Territories and serves more than 3.2 crore customers through a network of over 6,400 banking outlets, reinforcing its focus on expanding access to quality banking services across the country.
