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Infinia Infinia Add-on card Priority Pass use no longer free in India?

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I just received an add-on Infinia today but the Priority Pass that came with it had a sticker that said:

"Your Priority Pass must be used outside India only. Swiping it within India will attract charges as per the schedule of charges. For lounge visits within India, use your Regalia credit card..."

Does this mean the benefit of domestic use on Add-on Infinia cards is no longer valid or is this some error (possibly a Regalia Priority Pass sticker pasted accidentally)?

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This happened few days ago on 12th july.

Maa + sister (both magnus addon cc with mastercard network) - Rs.25 deducted validation charges at mumbai domestic adani lounge, both got refunded in 2-3 min.

Bro-inlaw (sbi elite primary cc on visa network), Rs2 deducted for verification, no refund given.

This is what I know of these 2 network. So axis and sbi still follow the Rs25 for mastercard and Rs2 for visa networks.

I use my marriott bonvoy diners cc, they just swipe for verification, no charge deducted.
 
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PrinceHeart said:
This happened few days ago on 12th july.

Maa + sister (both magnus addon cc with mastercard network) - Rs.25 deducted validation charges at mumbai domestic adani lounge, both got refunded in 2-3 min.

Bro-inlaw (sbi elite primary cc on visa network), Rs2 deducted for verification, no refund given.

This is what I know of these 2 network.

I use my marriott bonvoy diners cc, they just swipe for verification, no charge deducted.
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Yes, this is what happens in actual on MC and Visa network cards usually.

But this is completely new and I have not encountered this. This is just available on MITC but not on Infinia lounges T&C.

Recently I have been charged 25 Void charges with Regalia Gold MC, Citi Prestige MC. So someone has to confirm about this as my Infinia is on Visa Infinite.
 
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BVC said:
Yes, this is what happens in actual on MC and Visa network cards usually.

But this is completely new and I have not encountered this. This is just available on MITC but not on Infinia lounges T&C.

Recently I have been charged 25 Void charges with Regalia Gold MC, Citi Prestige MC. So someone has to confirm about this as my Infinia is on Visa Infinite.
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I mean we got our names engraved on the cc itself. Verify that against our DL or aadhaar, no need to cut any money anyways. Make these lounges truly complimentary.
 
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PrinceHeart said:
I mean we got our names engraved on the cc itself. Verify that against our DL or aadhaar, no need to cut any money anyways. Make these lounges truly complimentary.
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Got your point. But the purpose of validation of the cards is to check whether the cards are active or not and lounge access are valid or not.

For Ex, you close the Magnus card today with validity till 03/27 without validation and giving access doesn't make sense and with spend based lounge access also has to validated with same principle.
 
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BVC said:
Got your point. But the purpose of validation of the cards is to check whether the cards are active or not and lounge access are valid or not.

For Ex, you close the Magnus card today with validity till 03/27 without validation and giving access doesn't make sense and with spend based lounge access also has to validated with same principle.
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I totally understand this.

I feel sorry for the accounting guy who have to keep records of all those Rs2 swipes lol

And in a month, thats a lot of validation money, the banks takes it or the lounge or the government ? The banks pays the lounges as they have contracts, but what about these validation money lol

Same like that red dot light on electric meter, it makes a lot of money for the electric company.
 
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PrinceHeart said:
I totally understand this.

I feel sorry for the accounting guy who have to keep records of all those Rs2 swipes lol

And in a month, thats a lot of validation money, the banks takes it or the lounge or the government ? The banks pays the lounges as they have contracts, but what about these validation money lol

Same like that red dot light on electric meter, it makes a lot of money for the electric company.
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Yes it is what it is. But they might come up with some other better options in near future.
 
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BVC said:
Yes it is what it is. But they might come up with some other better options in near future.
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What is required to open such lounges ? We can get few members here and open TF Lounge. It will surely be popular, and we will surely be making money as well.

If anyone do try to make this business work, remember that it was my idea, and i would like to join as well 🙂
 
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PrinceHeart said:
What is required to open such lounges ? We can get few members here and open TF Lounge. It will surely be popular, and we will surely be making money as well.

If anyone do try to make this business work, remember that it was my idea, and i would like to join as well 🙂
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Most of the lounges in India are owned by the same company running the airport. Only given on contract to another company to manage. We'll have to first get an airport.
 
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IKFLRT said:
Primary Infinia - ₹2
Add-on Infinia (different number) - ₹2
Add-on Infinia (different number) - ₹2
Priority Pass Primary CH
Priority Pass for Add-on
Diners Black

Accessed 080 T1 lounge today, situated at Gate 12. We had arrived early, and they only permit access 3 hours before departure. I swiped all Infinia cards and priority passes except for my father's, who was not travelling with us. For PP, cardholders presence is mandatory. Fortunately, my brother-in-law was carrying his DCB, and we got access.

Alll those swipes are for 3 people, 2 times each, as we arrived before the allowed time.
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Did you get charged for the addon pp usage along with the infinia card?
I swiped my Infinia first and then my PP for the Infinia. Not sure if I’ll be charged.
 
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Slightly different question but related to Infinia CC & it's Priority Pass. I am visiting a lounge that is not listed on HDFC website but shows up in Priority Pass website. What will happen if I swipe PP?
  1. Will I get access?
  2. Will I be charged?
  3. Do I need to enter any PIN for PP just like CC?
 
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railsfanatics said:
Slightly different question but related to Infinia CC & it's Priority Pass. I am visiting a lounge that is not listed on HDFC website but shows up in Priority Pass website. What will happen if I swipe PP?
  1. Will I get access?
  2. Will I be charged?
  3. Do I need to enter any PIN for PP just like CC?
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You should be able to access any lounge (free of charge) listed in Priority Pass in India or abroad without any charges using Priority pass card that was issued along with infinia. No pin required. Just present your Priority Pass card.
 
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tachniki said:
You should be able to access any lounge (free of charge) listed in Priority Pass in India or abroad without any charges using Priority pass card that was issued along with infinia. No pin required. Just present your Priority Pass card.
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does magnus also still give free access via pp or its over?
 
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