{"id":4575,"date":"2025-06-30T10:57:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/?p=4575"},"modified":"2025-06-30T10:57:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:57:33","slug":"razorpayx-corporate-cards-bring-%e2%82%b92-cr-credit-to-indias-startups-in-partnership-with-mastercard-rbl-bank-and-yes-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/newsroom\/razorpayx-corporate-cards-bring-%e2%82%b92-cr-credit-to-indias-startups-in-partnership-with-mastercard-rbl-bank-and-yes-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"RazorpayX Corporate Cards Bring \u20b92 Cr Credit to India\u2019s Startups in Partnership with Mastercard, RBL Bank, and YES Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>INDIA, Bengaluru, 23 June 2025: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a significant step towards bridging the credit gap for India\u2019s emerging businesses, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/x\/\"><b>RazorpayX<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the business banking platform of Razorpay, today announced the launch of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/x\/corporate-cards\/\"><b>RazorpayX Corporate Cards<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in a strategic <\/span><b>partnership with Mastercard, RBL Bank, and YES Bank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The cards are built for India\u2019s tech-first and internet-first businesses, making it easier for them to get the credit they need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Backed by YES Bank and RBL Bank, and powered by Mastercard\u2019s globally trusted network, these corporate cards use Razorpay\u2019s cutting-edge fintech platform to deliver reliable financial solutions, allowing founders to focus on building, not battling financial roadblocks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite a record $254 billion in credit card spending in FY\u201925, a 15% year-over-year increase, and over 100 million credit cards in circulation, the majority of Indian businesses remain underserved by traditional financial systems. While India\u2019s credit card market crossed $220 billion in FY\u201924, nearly <\/span><b>95% of startups and mid-sized businesses still face significant barriers to accessing credit, contributing to a substantial $530 billion credit gap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing these challenges, the <\/span><b>RazorpayX Corporate Cards are designed to empower founders and their finance teams with greater control, flexibility, and support in managing operational expenses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By leveraging Razorpay\u2019s platform data, these cards <\/span><b>offer credit limits of up to \u20b92 crore, without the need for collateral,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to businesses overlooked by traditional financial institutions. This ensures founders preserve their personal credit scores while unlocking growth capital. The RazorpayX Corporate Card is thoughtfully designed to support essential business spending needs, from managing day-to-day operations to enabling greater financial control. It is built to integrate seamlessly with the RazorpayX dashboard, empowering finance teams and founders with enhanced visibility over company-wide expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond credit access, these cards offer meaningful cost efficiencies through Razorpay\u2019s exclusive <\/span><b>Savings Negotiator Concierge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps startups negotiate and unlock up to <\/span><b>30% savings on over 500 curated SaaS, technology, and marketing platforms<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses benefit from <\/span><b>cashback rewards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on key technology and marketing expenses, competitive forex rates with a <\/span><b>low markup fee of 2.5%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the ability to <\/span><b>pay GST returns directly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using the card, streamlining complex financial operations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><b><i>Startups shouldn\u2019t have to depend on personal credit cards to fuel their growth<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d <\/span><\/i><b>said Ayush Bansal, VP &amp; GM, RazorpayX<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cWith RazorpayX Capital, we\u2019re embedding flexible, collateral-free credit right into the RazorpayX ecosystem, <\/span><\/i><b><i>empowering businesses to manage procurement spends and employee expenses with industry-first rewards and offers<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This enhanced offering strengthens RazorpayX as the go-to platform for founders to manage, grow, and scale their businesses seamlessly.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlighting the pressing need for innovative financing in the sector,<\/span><b>\u00a0Ravi Datla, Senior Vice President, Product and Solutions, South Asia at Mastercard, said,<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201c<\/span><\/i><b><i>India\u2019s startups and small businesses are the driving force behind the nation\u2019s socioeconomic transformation<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014creating jobs, sparking innovation, and enabling inclusive development. <\/span><\/i><b><i>Empowering them with next-generation financial tools and solutions is not merely support; it\u2019s a strategic imperative for sustained national growth<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><b><i>Mastercard is proud to be part of this initiative<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which harnesses digital innovation to address the real challenges faced by existing and emerging entrepreneurs. <\/span><\/i><b><i>These new corporate cards are designed to foster greater resilience, scalability, and long-term success<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for India\u2019s vibrant business ecosystem.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Mr. Bikram Yadav, Head- Credit Cards, RBL Bank, said<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201c<\/span><\/i><b><i>At RBL Bank, we understand that today\u2019s digital-first businesses demand seamless, tech-enabled financial solutions<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By partnering with RazorpayX, we are launching a solution that directly addresses this requirement. The Corporate Cards not only offer easy access to credit but also integrate effortlessly with digital platforms. <\/span><\/i><b><i>This collaboration reflects our commitment of backing bold dreams and supporting the culture of entrepreneurship that is reshaping India\u2019s economic landscape<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Mr. Anil Singh, Country Head \u2013 Credit Cards and Merchant Acquiring, YES BANK, said<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cAt YES BANK, we are focused on redefining credit access for India\u2019s startup ecosystem.<\/span><\/i><b><i> Our partnership with RazorpayX and Mastercard reflects our commitment to innovation-led banking <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that is responsive to the evolving needs of today\u2019s digital-first businesses. <\/span><\/i><b><i>These Corporate Cards are more than a line of credit<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014they are a <\/span><\/i><b><i>strategic enabler for startups to scale responsibly<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><b><i>manage expenses smarter,<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><b><i>preserve liquidity for growth<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual cardable expenses in emerging sectors are estimated at $340 billion, including $2.4 billion in SaaS and marketing spends, <\/span><b>highlighting the growing demand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for accessible, flexible corporate credit. <\/span><b>RazorpayX Corporate Credit Cards equip startups with tools to manage these expenses effectively while unlocking critical working capital for growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>This launch is part of RazorpayX\u2019s ongoing efforts to simplify financial operations for MSMEs and startups, offering solutions that help them focus on growth instead of everyday financial hurdles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From introducing Automated Escrow+ for secure, real-time money transfers to launching a dedicated Forex service that streamlines foreign funding inflows to India and automating payroll processing, <\/span><b>RazorpayX continues to remove financial friction at every step of the startup journey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INDIA, Bengaluru, 23 June 2025: In a significant step towards bridging the credit gap for India\u2019s emerging businesses, RazorpayX, the business banking platform of Razorpay, today announced the launch of RazorpayX Corporate Cards in a strategic partnership with Mastercard, RBL Bank, and YES Bank. 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