Indian Bank, British Airways Issue Cobranded Credit Card

By American Express Co.

Published October 17, 2008, 1:00 a.m. EDT

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Updated October 17, 2008, 12:00 a.m. EDT

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Mumbai-based ICICI Bank will issue an American Express cobranded card with British Airways PLC, the bank announced Wednesday. The card, which is targeted toward Indian international travelers, will be available in classic and premium card types. Cardholders can earn nine reward miles per 100 rupees (US$2.05) they spend with the card. ICICI Bank will charge an annual membership fee of 3,500 rupees for classic cardholders and 7,000 rupees for premium cardholders, according to a bank statement.

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