# Inside the Upgrade Card: Interview with Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards at Upgrade

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Podcast: [Mintel Little Conversation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mintel-little-conversation-970536)
Published: 2025-08-28T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mintel.com/little-conversation
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## Resource

Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards at Upgrade, about the innovative financial products offered by Upgrade, including the unique Upgrade Card and the new OneCard. They discuss the company's mission to provide responsible credit solutions and the challenges of marketing these products. Listen to find out more about the future of financial services, particularly the role of AI in transforming the industry.  Download Comperemedia’s FREE  2025 Global Financial Services Trends  and get in touch with our  consultants  to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand. Head over to Mintel’s  LinkedIn  to let us know what you think of the discussion, and visit  mintel.com  to become a member of our free Spotlight community. Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia. Guest: Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards, Upgrade.

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