The Economic Times

NPCI changes RuPay debit card lounge rules from April 1, 2026: PNB, HDFC Bank, PSB and other banks to follow guidelines

Airport and railway lounge access for RuPay Platinum debit cards will end on April 1, 2026. Customers will no longer receive complimentary lounge entry. Until then, access continues based on spending. Select debit cards will require meeting bank-specified spending criteria for lounge benefits. Banks may offer lounge access on customized cards.