The two biggest festive sales of the year have official start dates and banking partners locked in.
Offer Details
- Flipkart Big Billion Days begins 8 October 2026. Banking partners: Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards.
- Amazon Great Indian Festival also begins 8 October 2026. Banking partner: SBI Cards.
- Grocery and everyday categories usually carry the strongest instant discounts plus bank offers.
Eligible Cards / Who Can Avail
- Axis and ICICI credit/debit cards for Flipkart.
- SBI Cards for Amazon.
- Prime membership on Amazon typically unlocks extra percentage off (up to 10% extra mentioned in early chatter).
Benefits
- Instant bank discounts on top of sale prices.
- Highest value historically on groceries, household items and selected electronics.
- Opportunity to use accelerated reward cards or milestone-chasing spends during the sale window.
How to Claim / Steps
- Add items to cart closer to 8 October.
- Apply the relevant bank offer code or select the partner card at checkout.
- Watch for additional processing fees that some platforms add — calculate net savings.
Validity / Important Notes
- Sales start 8 October. Exact offer slabs, caps and codes will drop closer to the date.
- Bank discounts are usually limited per card and per day.
- Plan high-value purchases in advance so you can use the right card without last-minute surprises.
Mark 8 October. The combination of sale prices + Axis/ICICI on Flipkart and SBI on Amazon is usually the year’s best window for cardholders.