The festive season for online shopping has begun! Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025 and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale are open to everyone from September 23. If you’re planning to buy a new smartphone, electronics, or fashion items, this is the perfect opportunity. This year, both platforms have introduced new bank partnerships and discount models, which can help you save thousands of rupees on your purchases.
Let’s take a look at the special bank offers and hidden tricks for both sales.
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025: SBI Cards are Special
This year again, Amazon has partnered with its long-standing partner SBI to offer amazing deals for customers.
SBI Debit Card Benefits: With an SBI debit card, you get an instant discount of 10%, up to a maximum of ₹1,500. Additionally, you can avail a bonus discount of up to ₹7,000 during the sale. You can use this offer up to 16 times with the same card. In total, if you take full advantage of both offers, you can save up to ₹1,36,000.
Note: Different categories have different discount limits. For example, you can get a maximum discount of ₹1,000 on mobiles, ₹300 on groceries, and ₹1,500 on other categories. This discount depends on the minimum transaction value.
SBI Credit Card Benefits: The offer is even better for SBI credit card users. They get an instant discount of 10%, with a maximum limit of ₹1,750. With the bonus discount and 16 uses, the total savings can reach up to ₹1,40,000.
Category-wise Discounts: A maximum discount of ₹1,250 is available on mobiles, ₹300 on groceries, and ₹1,750 on other categories. Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card: Prime members get up to 5% cashback and non-Prime members get up to 3% cashback on purchases made with this card. However, this offer is not applicable on EMI transactions.
Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025: ICICI and Axis Bank Dominance
Flipkart has forged strong partnerships with ICICI Bank and Axis Bank this year, offering huge discounts on both credit and EMI purchases.
ICICI/Axis Bank Credit Card & Credit Card EMI Offers: Get an instant discount of 10% on payments made with these banks’ credit cards or credit card EMIs, up to a maximum of ₹1,750.
Category-wise Discounts:
Groceries: ₹250 (Minimum transaction ₹2,499)
Fashion: ₹1,250 (Minimum transaction ₹2,000)
Mobile Phones: ₹1,500 (Minimum transaction ₹4,990)
Other Categories: ₹1,750 (Minimum transaction ₹4,990)
ICICI Bank Cardless EMI & Debit Card EMI Offers: This offer is very beneficial for those who prefer to shop using EMIs.
₹1,250 discount on Fashion (Minimum transaction ₹2,000)
₹1,750 discount on Mobile Phones (Minimum transaction ₹4,990)
₹2,000 discount on other categories (Minimum transaction ₹4,990)
Google Search: People Also Ask (FAQs)
Q: How long will the Amazon and Flipkart sales 2025 last?
A: Generally, these sales last for about 4-5 days. It’s best to check the Amazon and Flipkart apps or websites for the exact dates.
Q: Can I avail these offers without a credit card?
A: Yes! There are also good discounts available on SBI debit cards on Amazon. Meanwhile, Flipkart offers ICICI Bank’s cardless EMI and debit card EMI options, allowing you to avail discounts by purchasing on EMI even without a credit card.
Question: Which sale is more beneficial?
Answer: It depends on your needs and payment method.
If you have an SBI card, the discount offered on Amazon is quite attractive.
If you are an ICICI or Axis Bank customer, or prefer to shop using EMI, Flipkart’s offers might be more advantageous.
The best approach is to check the product you want on both platforms and compare the final price (after applying all offers) before making a purchase.
Question: Do these offers end on the first day itself?
Answer: Some deals with limited stock might sell out quickly, but bank offers and discounts on most categories are valid throughout the entire sale period. However, it’s wise to shop early to avoid missing out.
(Note: All offers are valid only for the duration of the sale. Offer terms and conditions may change, so always check the latest information on the respective app or website before making a purchase.)