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Got the IndusInd Pioneer Account & Pinnacle Credit Card LTF — Tweaked my existing IndusInd portfolio for this upgrade!

Anindya98

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Read the first part to understand my existing relationship with IndusInd Bank before getting the Pioneer account.
First Part

Here’s a quick recap — I initially had the IndusInd Select Account, and later got the Legend Credit Card linked to it for 0 MAB.

I got my existing IndusInd Select Account upgraded to Exclusive in June 2025 through my VRM. She called one day, saying I was eligible for an upgrade, and since I was maintaining over ₹1 lakh for a month, I went for it.

After that, I tried for a Pinnacle Credit Card LTF/Conditional LTF through CC — but it got rejected.

A few weeks later, my IDFC DBM moved to IndusInd Bank as the BM of my nearest branch. While chatting with her, I brought up the Pinnacle LTF upgrade again. She tried but couldn’t get it done, instead offered a Grande Account to make the upgrade possible. I preferred going with the Pioneer Account instead — mainly for the Metal Debit Card and its benefits. Plus, I needed to park some emergency funds for my parents in FDs, so it made sense.

I completed all documentation on 13th September 2025 (evening).
Account opened: 17th September
DC generated & delivered: within 5–6 days


It’s a new Pioneer Account in addition to my Exclusive account. I gave consent for my Legend CC (₹4.62L) upgrade to Pinnacle CC on 18th September, and the upgrade was completed around 21st–22nd September. Before that, I split ₹30K to my EazyDiner Platinum and kept ₹4.32L in Legend.

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Important note — with Pioneer, banks usually offer Pioneer Legacy LTF, not Pinnacle Grande LTF. They had committed LTF for Pioneer, and I did get approval accordingly.

Further additions:
  • Pioneer Add-on 1: 27th September
  • Pioneer Add-on 2: 11th October

About the Metal Debit Card:
Initially, my branch wasn’t aware of the process. They said I’d need a ₹20L CASA balance. But after checking with existing Pioneer users, I found out it only requires a form submission + ₹10L in the account. That worked — though the process was delayed slightly due to festive holidays.
(Important: Only accounts maintaining ₹10L MAB are eligible for the Pioneer Metal DC.)


Now, I’ve got my Pioneer Legacy Credit Card LTF, linked against a ₹3L FD lien.


🔹 Summary​

  • Accounts: 1 Exclusive + 1 Pioneer + 2 Pioneer Add-ons
  • Cards:
    • Legend (₹4.62L) → Split ₹30K to ED Platinum
    • Upgraded to Pinnacle (₹4.32L, Conditional LTF)
    • Added Pioneer Legacy LTF (₹3L FD-backed)
Pinnacle CC linked with my Exclusive account = 0 MAB

IndusInd Bank Family Banking & Account Upgrade/Downgrade Experience


Family Banking with IndusInd Bank is super easy! Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Fund the new account with ₹10–20K that you want to link.
  2. Fill out the attached form and submit it — that’s it! The new account will be opened under the same variant as the primary one.

For account upgrades or downgrades:
Use the same form and submit it to your home branch.
Exclusive and Pioneer customers can get it done through any IndusInd branch.

Feel free to share your experience if this thread helped you or if you recently got the card/account too! 😊
If anyone needs assistance, you can DM me — I’ll share the BM/RM or CC agent contact details
 

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Read the first part to understand my existing relationship with IndusInd Bank before getting the Pioneer account.
First Part

Here’s a quick recap — I initially had the IndusInd Select Account, and later got the Legend Credit Card linked to it for 0 MAB.

I got my existing IndusInd Select Account upgraded to Exclusive in June 2025 through my VRM. She called one day, saying I was eligible for an upgrade, and since I was maintaining over ₹1 lakh for a month, I went for it.

After that, I tried for a Pinnacle Credit Card LTF/Conditional LTF through CC — but it got rejected.

A few weeks later, my IDFC DBM moved to IndusInd Bank as the BM of my nearest branch. While chatting with her, I brought up the Pinnacle LTF upgrade again. She tried but couldn’t get it done, instead offered a Grande Account to make the upgrade possible. I preferred going with the Pioneer Account instead — mainly for the Metal Debit Card and its benefits. Plus, I needed to park some emergency funds for my parents in FDs, so it made sense.

I completed all documentation on 13th September 2025 (evening).
Account opened: 17th September
DC generated & delivered: within 5–6 days


It’s a new Pioneer Account in addition to my Exclusive account. I gave consent for my Legend CC (₹4.62L) upgrade to Pinnacle CC on 18th September, and the upgrade was completed around 21st–22nd September. Before that, I split ₹30K to my EazyDiner Platinum and kept ₹4.32L in Legend.

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Important note — with Pioneer, banks usually offer Pioneer Legacy LTF, not Pinnacle Grande LTF. They had committed LTF for Pioneer, and I did get approval accordingly.

Further additions:
  • Pioneer Add-on 1: 27th September
  • Pioneer Add-on 2: 11th October

About the Metal Debit Card:
Initially, my branch wasn’t aware of the process. They said I’d need a ₹20L CASA balance. But after checking with existing Pioneer users, I found out it only requires a form submission + ₹10L in the account. That worked — though the process was delayed slightly due to festive holidays.
(Important: Only accounts maintaining ₹10L MAB are eligible for the Pioneer Metal DC.)


Now, I’ve got my Pioneer Legacy Credit Card LTF, linked against a ₹3L FD lien.


🔹 Summary​

  • Accounts: 1 Exclusive + 1 Pioneer + 2 Pioneer Add-ons
  • Cards:
    • Legend (₹4.62L) → Split ₹30K to ED Platinum
    • Upgraded to Pinnacle (₹4.32L, Conditional LTF)
    • Added Pioneer Legacy LTF (₹3L FD-backed)
Pinnacle CC linked with my Exclusive account = 0 MAB

Feel free to share your experience if this thread helped you or if you recently got the card/account too! 😊
If anyone needs assistance, you can DM me — I’ll share the BM/RM or CC agent contact details
Wonderful and fantastic write up as always... Many congratulations 🎉 🎉 👏
 
To keep my Primary Exclusive Account to 0 MAB.
In the future, I might not continue the Pioneer Relationship, so Pioneer Legacy will not retain any savings account at 0 MAB.
With Pinnacle, I have access to 5 LTF DCS on a single account at 0 MAB.
ok. I feel Pioneer account is also 0 MAB. But, if you want to keep the Pioneer status, you should maintain MAB. I always go for CC. But, not a fan of DCs. Any reason/advantage why you like to have many DCs?
 
I didnt maintain any 10L,it was maybe 1 L max and i still got metal debit card in a week or 10 days from account opening. Now i will request them to send metal for all accounts in family.

Also, can you confirm if you are able to use BMS b1g1 non movir offe rupto 1k per ticket?

Non movie offer always says offer limit reached.

Its strange as non movir offer on BMS for pioneer debit card was never quota based.
 
Dear Sir, I do have pinnacle credit card and obtained 0MAB exclusive account in my name which was active for last one year. Now i wish to open another exclusive account in my spouse name. Can the 0mab exclusive facility be extended under family banking scheme. Can u please clarify so that i can contact my serving branch person.
 
Dear Sir, I do have pinnacle credit card and obtained 0MAB exclusive account in my name which was active for last one year. Now i wish to open another exclusive account in my spouse name. Can the 0mab exclusive facility be extended under family banking scheme. Can u please clarify so that i can contact my serving branch person.
First, fund your account with ₹1 L. Then open your spouse’s account with ₹10–20 K IF. Fill out the Family Banking form using that add-on account, mention her name, have your wife sign it, and finally, you authorize the Family Banking request by signing at the bottom.
 

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I didnt maintain any 10L,it was maybe 1 L max and i still got metal debit card in a week or 10 days from account opening. Now i will request them to send metal for all accounts in family.
@Anindya98 any idea about this?
Do you have a Metal DC without 10L in Your Account when applying?
If yes, then how?
Also, can you confirm if you are able to use BMS b1g1 non movir offe rupto 1k per ticket?
Yes, I was able to use BMS BOGO on both movies and events. Sometimes quota error at the end of the day.
Its strange as non movir offer on BMS for pioneer debit card was never quota based.
Non-movie, I faced a quota issue once. Rest at all times, instantly it worked.
 
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