Anustup Kundu
10h2 min read


18 Dec 2025
02:05:01 AM
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News Desk, News Nation 360 : Axis Bank and Google announced the Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card, a co-branded credit card powered by UPI that aims to simplify and elevate the whole card experience for India's financial needs. Built on the RuPay network, the card promises to make credit as ubiquitous as UPI payments, leveraging Google Pay's convenient, secure experience and Axis Bank's established banking knowledge. The Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card is the first to launch as part of Flex by Google Pay, Google's new service aimed at making credit more straightforward and accessible to everyone, and marks the company's entry into the co-branded credit card industry. The Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card provides seamless digital convenience with a no-cost, paperless application process that allows for rapid activation and anytime phone-based access. It is powered by RuPay and accepts payments of all sizes at millions of offline retailers and online apps. Users can earn instant Stars (1 Star = ₹1) and redeem them on Flex spending without waiting till the end of the month. Flexible payback allows you to manage expenses/bills in-app and choose between full payment and EMI conversion. In-app controls make card management simple, including rapid block/unblock and PIN reset. Arnika Dixit, President & Head – Cards, Payments and Wealth Management, Axis Bank, stated that they are excited to continue working with Google to revolutionise the digital payments experience for their clients. With UPI developing as the preferred means of payment, they saw a clear opportunity to co-create a credit solution customised to the digital-first consumer. Building on its UPI leadership, Axis Bank combines its financial solutions experience with Google Pay's cutting-edge technology to ease everyday transactions with instant incentives, flexible payback choices, and other features. This card is seamlessly integrated into the Google Pay app, providing a secure, convenient, and rewarding experience that perfectly suits the modern Indian lifestyle.
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