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A quick decision view before the full facts.
Good fit if: you want a card built for premium, travel, and lounge.
Why it can work
It combines complimentary airport lounge access, a low 1.8% forex markup, and accelerated rewards on weekend spends.
Where value may drop
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Online shopping | Rs 15,000 | 3,600 |
| 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 Weekend Spends
2 reward points per Rs 100
Best for airport lounge access
12 complimentary lounge visits a year across domestic and international.
Best for international spends
A low 1.8% 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 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 |
|---|---|
| weekday spends | 1 reward point per Rs 100 |
| weekend spends | 2 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.
- 1 complimentary visit per calendar quarter to participating domestic lounges in India.
- Effective 1 April 2026, domestic lounge access is spend-gated: quarterly spends are tracked to unlock complimentary domestic access from the July 2026 quarter onwards.
- Guest visits, and primary-cardholder visits beyond the complimentary quota, are charged up to USD 35 per visit.
- 2 complimentary visits per calendar quarter to participating international lounges outside India via Priority Pass.
- Guest visits, and visits beyond the 2-per-quarter complimentary quota, are charged up to USD 35 per visit.
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 50,000 on joining at a discounted fee of Rs 45,000
Additional benefits
- Low forex markup of 1.8% on foreign currency transactions (not applicable for complimentary Pioneer Legacy card)
- Complimentary golf privileges: 2 complimentary games and 2 complimentary lessons per month (effective 10 March 2026)
- Buy 1 Get 1 free movie tickets on BookMyShow: up to 3 free tickets per month (capped at Rs 300 per ticket discount) plus Rs 50 off on F&B (applicable on the paid variant)
- No cash advancement or withdrawal charges
Latest updates
Recent changes to this card.
- Effective 1st April, 2026 spends criteria tracking will be initiated to unlock complimentary domestic lounge access from July, 2026 quarter onwards.
- Effective 10th March 2026, your golf benefit will now include 2 complimentary games and 2 complimentary lessons per month.
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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