SBI Card Airport Lounge Access: Big Changes from Jan 10, 2026

• SBI Card is implementing significant changes to its airport lounge access program.
• New rules for airport lounge access will be effective from January 10, 2026.
• Credit cards are categorized into Set A and Set B, each offering access to specific lounge networks.
• Cardholders must authenticate their SBI credit card at POS terminals for lounge entry, incurring a small charge (₹2 for Visa/RuPay) or a temporary hold (₹25 for Mastercard).
• Access will be denied if free visit limits are exhausted; standard lounge rates apply for additional visits.

Why It Matters: Your SBI Card airport lounge access rules change from Jan 10, 2026, affecting users.