Synopsis
RuPay exclusive airport lounge: The National Payments Corporation of India has released new guidelines for complimentary access of RuPay exclusive airport lounge. The new guidelines introduces Tier based spend criterias for accessing RuPay airport lounge at various airports. “RuPay has set up an Exclusive Lounge at T3 departure terminal of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. This is the first exclusive lounge of RuPay at Departure Pier 11, T3D, near Boarding Gate number 41.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced updated guidelines for individuals who wish to utilise the RuPay exclusive airport lounge. access provided through their RuPay-enabled card. These new guidelines also encompass complimentary access and will come into effect from January 1, 2025.
RuPay has set up an Exclusive Lounge at T3 departure terminal of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. This is the first exclusive lounge of RuPay at Departure Pier 11, T3D, near Boarding Gate number 41… RuPay exclusive lounge offers a wide spread of food, drinks and entertainment that differentiates it from other lounges in T3 Departure at IGI Airport. RuPay exclusive lounge promises pleasant stay, excellent spread of menu and first of its kind entertainment experience for their patrons…" said NPCI in a circular dated October 18, 2024.
What are the new Tier based complementary RuPay airport lounge policy
Access to RuPay Exclusive Lounge will be offered to select credit cardholders, typically based on their spending patterns.
"At Terminal 3, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, only RuPay Credit cardholders (Select, Platinum & Higher Variants only) will have access to RuPay Exclusive Lounge. Access to the lounge will be spend based and driven through RuPay Benefit Management System (RBMS). Member banks and issuers shall share eligible cardholders details every quarter," as per NPCI.
According to the circular issued by NPCI, here are the new guidelines for getting complimentary RuPay airport lounge access: