Google Pay Upgrades Flex Rewards Program ahead of the Festive Season

Ahead of the festive season, Google Pay is upgrading the rewards program for Flex, a co-branded credit card issued in partnership with Axis Bank and SBI Card, from October 16, 2026. The upgraded rewards are designed to make everyday spending more rewarding, with enhanced benefits for Google One members.

Details here. Highlights:

Increase in savings fior everyday UPI spend:

• Google One members who have the Flex credit card will get 3.2% back in Stars (where 1 Star = ₹1) on all spends in their reward cycle. Applicable once their total cycle spend crosses ₹15,000.

• Non-Google One members will get 1.6% back in Stars (where 1 Star = Rs 1) on all spends in their reward cycle. Applicable once their total cycle spend crosses ₹15,000.

Extra savings every reward cycle fior Google One members:

• 5% extra on ₹5,000 spent across top Food and Grocery apps in every reward cycle.

• 15% extra on ₹3,000 spent for Utilities, OTT, Recharge and more in every reward cycle.

Increased refierral rewards: Coming soon, ₹1,000 in rewards for every friend or family member you add to Flex. Earn on as many people as you refer, no limits.

Increased welcome rewards: New Flex applicants can now get welcome rewards up to ₹2,500 in welcome rewards in their first 60 days of getting the card (exact value varies depending on the card variant).

Google ecosystem benefits: For all Flex card holders

• Up to ₹3,900 off on Google One AI Plus plans at a 50% discount, launching on 15 November 2026.

• Up to ₹10,000 off on purchase of latest Google Pixel & Fitbit devices bought from select offline stores (Currently available on Axis variant only)