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Google Pay, SBI Card launch new credit card with Rs 18000 annual rewards
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google Pay and SBI Card have launched a co-branded credit card in India, offering up to Rs 18,000 in annual rewards and integration with the UPI network. The card is managed entirely within the Google Pay app, targeting users for everyday spending with instant reward redemption.
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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Your user acquisition channel just became your competition in India. Google is now using its payment app to directly issue credit, turning UPI convenience into a moat that standalone lenders will struggle to cross.
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