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A quick decision view before the full facts.
Good fit if: you want a card built for luxury, travel, and lounge.
Why it can work
It combines complimentary airport lounge access, a low 0% forex markup, and accelerated rewards on travel.
Where value may drop
The renewal fee is waived only on Rs 10 lakh of annual spend. Fuel don't earn rewards.
Quick facts
The key fields before the full details.
Reward calculator
Enter your monthly spend to estimate how many Pioneer Rewards you earn and what they are worth.
What your points are worth
Same points, very different value depending on how you redeem.
How you earn it
| Category | Monthly spend | Pioneer Rewards/yr |
|---|---|---|
| Travel (cab, train, etc.) | Rs 5,000 | 1,500 |
| Utility bills | Rs 3,000 | 252 |
| Other spends | Rs 8,000 | 960 |
| Rent | Rs 5,000 | 420 |
| Insurance | Rs 2,000 | 168 |
| Education | Rs 3,000 | 252 |
Estimates only. Reward rates, caps, and redemption values follow each bank's current terms and can change.
Best for / avoid if
Who this card suits — and who should skip it.
Best for Travel
2.5 reward points per Rs 100
Best for airport lounge access
Unlimited complimentary lounge visits a year across domestic and international.
Best for international spends
A low 0% forex markup keeps overseas and forex transactions cheaper.
Best for travel and redemptions
Earns Pioneer Rewards you can put toward flights, hotels, or transfer partners.
Avoid if your spend is low
The Rs 25,000 fee waives only at Rs 10 lakh/year, and some benefits can be spend-gated.
Avoid if you want pure cashback
Simpler cashback cards exist if you'd rather not manage reward points.
Rewards and redemption
Earn rates, caps, and how points convert to value.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| base | 1 reward point per Rs 100 |
| travel | 2.5 reward points per Rs 100 |
| Utility bill payments | 0.7 reward points per Rs 100 |
| Insurance premium payments | 0.7 reward points per Rs 100 |
| Education fees | 0.7 reward points per Rs 100 |
| Rent payments | 0.7 reward points per Rs 100 |
Redemption
| Airline | Programme | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines | KrisFlyer | 2:1 |
Lounge and milestone rules
The spend conditions worth knowing before you rely on a benefit.
- Unlimited domestic lounge visits
- Unlimited international lounge visits on eligible network and programme memberships
Exclusions
Categories that earn no rewards on this card.
- fuel transactions
Benefits and fine print
Welcome, renewal, and other listed benefits.
Joining benefits
- Welcome vouchers worth Rs 1 lakh upon joining fee payment of Rs 1 lakh
Additional benefits
- Zero foreign currency mark-up (reduced from 1.8% to 0% w.e.f 5 October 2024)
- Unlimited domestic lounge visits
- Unlimited international lounge visits on eligible network and programme memberships
- 4 complimentary golf games and 4 complimentary golf lessons per month (effective 10 March 2026)
- Complimentary movie tickets on BookMyShow: 4 free tickets per quarter (capped at Rs 1,000 per ticket) plus 20% off (up to Rs 350) for every 2 tickets on non-movie events
- Complimentary dining benefits via EazyDiner: get Rs 3,000 off on total bill around the year at select restaurants
- No late payment fee, no over-limit fee, and no cash advancement charges
Eligibility
Check this before you apply.
Salaried
- Pioneer relationship and bank approval required
Self-employed
- Pioneer relationship and bank approval required
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