PNB RuPay Platinum Debit Card: Free Airport Lounge Access Ends April 1, New Rules Apply

• Free domestic airport lounge access for PNB RuPay Platinum Debit Card holders ends April 1, 2026.
• From April 15, 2026, lounge access requires a minimum spend of Rs 5000 in the previous quarter (three months).
• No lounge access if spending is below Rs 5000; this change aims to encourage card usage.
• The new rule applies only to RuPay Platinum Debit Card; other card rules may differ.
• ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank also implemented changes to their card programs from February 1, 2026.