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IndusInd Bank Pinnacle World Credit Card

The IndusInd Bank Pinnacle World Credit Card is a premium credit card made for people who want extra benefits on shopping, travel, movies, and lifestyle. It comes with a joining fee of ₹14,999 and gives a welcome gift in the form of a voucher from popular brands like Oberoi Hotels, BATA, Luxe gift card, or Vero Moda. You earn 2.5 reward points for every ₹100 you spend online and 1.5X points on travel and flight bookings. These points can help you save up to 2.5% if used with partner airlines. You also get a ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ offer on BookMyShow and can enjoy up to 3 free movie tickets every month.

This card also offers good travel and lifestyle benefits. You get free access to airport lounges in India and abroad, but only once every 3 months. It also gives you a free Priority Pass and extra travel support through Travel Plus. If you enjoy golf, you can get free games and lessons at top golf courses across the country. The card also comes with 24×7 help for booking tickets, planning travel, or sending gifts. Overall, it's a great card for those who shop and travel often, though frequent flyers may find the lounge access a bit limited.

Credit Card Detail
Joining Fee
Rs. 14999.00 +GST
Renewal Fee
Rs. 0.00 +GST
Best Suited For
Shopping | Travel
Reward Type
Reward Points
Welcome Benefits
You get e-gift vouchers for Oberoi Hotels, Postcard Hotels, and a Luxe Gift Card, which can be used at many premium brands for shopping or experiences.
Rewards Rate
You earn 2.5 points for every ₹100 spent on online shopping, 1.5 points for travel and flight bookings, 1 point for POS, IVR, and standing instruction payments, and 0.7 points for utility bills, insurance, government services, education fees, real estate, and rent payments.
Reward Redemption
You can use your reward points in different ways: get cash back at the rate of 1 point = ₹0.75, convert 200 points into 100 KrisFlyer Miles, or redeem them for gift vouchers and products from the rewards catalogue.
Movie & Dining
You can get one free movie ticket when you buy one on BookMyShow, up to three times a month. Each free ticket is limited to ₹200.
Travel
You get a Travel Plus Membership that gives you VIP access to airport lounges, with up to 8 free visits per year.
Golf
You get 1 free game of golf and 1 free golf lesson every month. Plus, there's free Hole-in-One insurance worth ₹20,000.
Domestic Lounge Access
You get 1 free visit to a domestic airport lounge every 3 months.
International Lounge Access
You get a free Priority Pass membership that includes one free visit to an international airport lounge every three months.
Insurance Benefits
You get up to ₹1 lakh for lost baggage, ₹25,000 for delayed baggage, ₹50,000 if your passport is lost, and ₹25,000 for lost tickets or missed connections. There’s also a personal accident cover of up to ₹25 lakh.
Interest Rates
3.83% per month, which adds up to about 46% per year.
Spend-Based Waiver
N/A
Rewards Redemption Fee
Rs. 99 (plus applicable taxes) per redemption request
Cash Advance Charges
2.5% of cash advance subject to a minimum charge of Rs 300/-
Foreign Currency Markup
3.50% +GST
Fuel Surcharge
When you use your IndusInd Pinnacle World Credit Card to buy fuel at any petrol station in India, you get a 1% discount on the extra surcharge charged.
Card Details
  • Welcome gift vouchers from top brands like Oberoi Hotels, Luxe, Postcard, and Montblanc
  • Earn up to 2.5 Reward Points per ₹100 spent on online shopping
  • Get 1.5 Reward Points per ₹100 on flight and travel bookings
  • Earn 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on in-store and phone transactions
  • Collect 0.7 Reward Points per ₹100 on utility bills, insurance, government fees, education, rent, and real estate payments
  • Redeem points for cash back, KrisFlyer Miles, vouchers, or products
  • Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie tickets on BookMyShow, up to three times monthly
  • Complimentary Priority Pass membership with one free international lounge visit every quarter
  • One free domestic airport lounge access per quarter
  • Travel Plus membership offering VIP lounge access up to eight times yearly
  • Receive 24 free golf rounds and one golf lesson monthly, plus Hole-in-One insurance coverage
  • Personal air accident insurance up to ₹25 lakh
  • Fuel surcharge waiver of 1% (max ₹500 per month) on fuel purchases between ₹500 and ₹4,000
  • 24/7 concierge service for travel, entertainment bookings, and gift arrangements
  • Complimentary auto assistance including flat tyre repair, emergency fuel, towing, and accident support
  • Insurance coverage for lost or delayed baggage, lost passport, missed flights, and lost tickets with payouts from ₹25,000 to ₹1 lakh
Pros/Cons
Pros
- Earn 2.5x points on online shopping, 1.5x on travel bookings, enjoy free airport lounge access with Travel Plus, and get up to ₹600 off on movies every month.
Cons
- The card has a high joining fee of ₹15,000. The best reward points are mostly earned only on online purchases. Also, free visits to airport lounges in India and abroad are limited and happen only a few times a year.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is the IndusInd Pinnacle World Credit Card free for life?

No, this card is not free forever. You need to pay a one-time joining fee of ₹14,999 when you get the card. After that, there are no yearly or renewal fees.

What is the interest rate on the IndusInd Pinnacle credit card?

The card charges an interest rate of 3.83% per month, which adds up to 46% per year if you carry a balance.

How much are reward points worth when I redeem them for cashback?

Each reward point is worth ₹0.75 when you use them to reduce your credit card bill.

Can I convert reward points into airline miles?

Yes, you can convert 200 reward points into 100 KrisFlyer airline miles.

Does the card offer access to airport lounges internationally?

Yes, you get one free visit to an international airport lounge every three months through Priority Pass membership.

What about lounge access inside India?

You also get limited complimentary access to domestic airport lounges, but it’s usually once per quarter.

What is the forex markup fee on this card?

When you use this card for foreign currency transactions, a 3.5% fee is charged on the amount you spend.

Can I withdraw cash using this credit card?

It’s best to avoid withdrawing cash because it comes with high interest charges and fees.

Who can apply for the IndusInd Pinnacle World Credit Card?

You must be at least 21 years old and have a good credit history. For full details, you should check with the bank.

Does the card offer any golf benefits?

Yes, you get 1 free golf game and 1 free golf lesson every month at select golf courses.

Are there any fuel benefits?

Yes, you get a 1% waiver on the extra surcharge when buying fuel at any petrol station in India. This waiver applies on fuel bills between ₹400 and ₹4,000.

When can I use the concierge service?

The concierge service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help with bookings, gifts, travel plans, and more.

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