A new milestone was touched by digital payment operator NPCI, as they have issued over 64 million RuPay Global cards, since taking birth in 2014. The RuPay Global cards runs on the Discover Network when used outside India. The break globally has helped Indian homegrown card payment network RuPay to expand its footprint. NPCI stated that, leveraging the established interconnection between the two payment networks, the scope of this strategic relationship covers issuance of co-branded RuPay-Discover debit and credit globally accepted cards by NPCI member banks in India.

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Praveena Rai, Chief Operating Officer of NPCI said, “We have been focusing on growing international acceptance for our 64 mn RuPay Global Card consumers. The acceptance of RuPay Global cards with the partnership of Discover reaches 41 mn plus merchants, across 190 countries and is constantly growing. With 200+ international offers for RuPay Global Card holders, the acceptance gets sweetened for the consumer”

Currently, RuPay Global Debit and Credit cards are issued by some 40 banks. They can be used for purchases at merchant locations and cash withdrawals on the Discover Global Network at major countries like USA, Singapore, Srilanka etc. where cardholders travel. The Discover Global Network includes Discover Network, Diners Club International, PULSE and affiliated networks.

Interestingly, some of the best features that the card offers is cashback on ATM, POS, fuel station, restaurant, travelling and even insurance services among others. 

If you hold this card, then remember these benefits offered by RuPay.

Features of RuPay Select Credit Card!

  • Targeted at the affluent segment, the card serves as a catalyst in living dreams unhindered and offers a lifestyle that is nothing less than lavish.
  • Rewards a customer with unsurpassed entitlements including complimentary domestic and international lounge access to 700 plus lounges worldwide and 30 plus lounges in India.
  • Offers exclusive 24X7 concierge services related to travel, dining and entertainment.
  • Provides personal accident insurance cover worth Rs. 10 lakhs.
  • 5 percent cashback at ATM and 10 percent cashback at POS on using card abroad.

Features of RuPay Platinum Debit Card! 

  • Targeted towards the youth of India who aspires for more.
  • Amazing round the year cashback offers at restaurants, fuel stations and for utility bill payments.
  • Presents a plethora of attractive offers and discounts that are valid on a wide network of online and offline merchants.
  • Provides personal accident insurance cover worth Rs. 2 lakhs.
  • Rewards a customer with unsurpassed entitlements including complimentary domestic and international lounge access to 700 plus lounges worldwide and 30 plus lounges in India.
  • 5 percent cashback at ATM and 10 percent cashback at POS on using card abroad

There are five variants in RuPay Cards namely RuPay Classic Debit Card, RuPay Classic Credit Card, RuPay Platinum Debit Card, RuPay Platinum Credit Card and RuPay Select Credit Card.