SBI Credit Card Airport Lounge Access Update: Big Rules Change from January 2026

By Prateek Maurya Dec 20, 2025 1

If you travel by flight, this SBI Credit Card update is very important for you. SBI Card has announced new rules for domestic airport lounge access, which will start from 10 January 2026. These changes will affect passengers who use SBI credit cards to enjoy lounge facilities at airports.

SBI Credit Card Lounge Access Divided into Two Sets

SBI Card has now divided lounge access into two categories – Set A and Set B. This decision is based on the type of credit card you use.

Set A – Premium SBI Credit Cards

Apollo SBI Card SELECT
BPCL SBI Card OCTANE
Club Vistara SBI Card
Landmark Rewards SBI Card SELECT
Paytm SBI Card SELECT
PhonePe SBI Card SELECT

Set B – PRIME and Other SBI Credit Cards

SBI Card PRIME
SBI Card PRIME Pro
Titan SBI Card
KrisFlyer SBI Card
Other SBI PRIME cards
Other SBI Platinum cards

More Airports Added to SBI Lounge Network

Earlier, SBI Card lounge access was limited to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Pune.
Now, the airport lounge list has been expanded. Lounges are also available at airports in Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Kochi, Goa, Indore, Jaipur, Vadodara, Srinagar, and Visakhapatnam. This is good news for travelers from smaller cities.

New Charges for Lounge Entry

Under the new rules, VISA and RuPay card users will be charged a ₹2 authorization fee. Mastercard users will see a ₹25 temporary charge, which will be refunded later.

Food, drinks, and other extra services inside the lounge may now need separate payment during each visit.

Is This Change Good for Passengers?

Airport lounges help passenger relax, work, and wait comfortably before flights. They are especially useful for frequent flyers and business travelers.

SBI Card says that the new system will offer more lounge options in more cities. Even though some extra charges may apply, the wider lounge access can make air travel easier and more comfortable.

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SBI credit card holders should check their card category and updated lounge benefits before traveling to avoid any confusion.

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