SBI Card, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank Revise Card Benefits Amid Soaring Lounge Demand

• Major card issuers SBI Card, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank have revised debit and credit card benefits due to increased airport lounge usage.
• Changes include spend thresholds, reward structures, fees, and complimentary lounge access provisions.
• ICICI Bank's credit card changes, affecting rewards and charges, will be effective from January 15, 2026.
• SBI Card expanded its domestic airport lounge network, effective January 10, 2026, with eligibility based on card variant.
• HDFC Bank doubled the spend threshold for complimentary debit card lounge access and introduced a voucher system from January 10, 2026.

Why It Matters: Card issuers are revising benefits, especially lounge access, due to rising demand, impacting cardholders.