Axis Bank, private sector bank in India and Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier, today announced a strategic partnership to launch a distinct travel credit card offering for domestic travellers. The card will be unveiled early next year.

The Axis Bank Vistara co-branded credit card will provide preferred privileges and benefits for business and leisure travellers under the carrier's Club Vistara frequent flyer program. The partnership will help customers avail an array of lifestyle privileges, earn Club Vistara points and avail complimentary award flight tickets faster.

Speaking on the occasion Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO, Axis Bank said, ''Travel is a key spend category for customers and is growing at a rapid pace. We are delighted to announce our partnership with Vistara which will help us further strengthen our travel product suite with a compelling proposition.''

Shares of the bank gained Rs 1.15, or 0.25%, to settle at Rs 463.85. The total volume of shares traded was 370,659 at the BSE (Tuesday).