If you’re a Punjab National Bank customer with a RuPay Platinum debit card, here’s an important update: the free domestic airport lounge access benefit will no longer be available from April 1, 2026.
This is part of a broader update to the bank’s debit card reward structure, and it changes how you plan your airport experiences going forward.
What’s Changing (Effective April 1, 2026)
** Free domestic airport lounge access**
- Lounge access that used to be complimentary for RuPay Platinum debit cardholders is being removed.
- From April 1, 2026, this perk will no longer be available.
** What’s still there or changing**
PNB may replace this benefit with other perks such as:
- Reward points on debit spends (conditions may vary)
- Offers on shopping / dining / travel partners
- Accelerated rewards via mobile banking / RuPay promotions
(The exact replacement benefits can vary based on the card variant and the bank’s updated terms.)
Why This Matters
Frequent flyers who used their debit card for airport lounge access will have to rethink how they get lounge entry going forward.
Lounge access will likely require paid passes via platforms like LoungeKey / Priority Pass (if available) or a different card that still offers access.
Debit cardholders should review alternative perks or consider a credit card if airport lounges are a priority.