IndusInd Crest Credit Card Review

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Verified against IndusInd Bank (June 2026): Premium, invite-only card. Rewards: 2.5 points per ₹100 international, 1 point per ₹100 domestic (1 RP = ₹0.75; 2 RP = 1 KrisFlyer mile). 8 complimentary domestic + international lounge visits + LoungeKey. Golf: 3 rounds/lessons per month (changing from 10 Mar 2026). BOGO movie tickets (cap ₹700, 3/month). ₹3,000 dining discount/year at 100+ restaurants. Note: ITC Culinaire membership discontinued for existing Crest holders from 5 Oct 2025. Confirm current terms on indusind.bank.in before applying.

IndusInd Bank Crest Credit Card Review

IndusInd Bank · Invite-only premium · Visa / Mastercard
Our score: 7.5 / 10
Invite-only
8 lounge visits + LoungeKey
BOGO movies
Golf & dining perks

The IndusInd Bank Crest is a premium, invite-only card aimed at high-income users, leaning on lifestyle and travel perks — lounges, golf, movies and dining — more than a high base reward rate. Here is the verified review with current 2026 changes flagged.

TL;DR: An invite-only premium card earning 2.5 points per ₹100 international and 1 per ₹100 domestic (1 RP = ₹0.75; transferable to KrisFlyer at 2:1), with 8 lounge visits plus LoungeKey, BOGO movie tickets (up to ₹700, 3/month), golf access and ₹3,000 of annual dining discounts. Note two 2026 changes: golf benefits change from 10 Mar 2026, and ITC Culinaire was discontinued from 5 Oct 2025. Strong for lifestyle-led premium users; the base earn rate is modest.
What we like
  • 8 complimentary domestic + international lounge visits + LoungeKey
  • BOGO movie tickets (up to ₹700, 3/month)
  • Golf rounds/lessons (changing Mar 2026)
  • ₹3,000 dining discount/year at 100+ restaurants
  • Points transferable to KrisFlyer (2 RP = 1 mile)
  • 1 RP = ₹0.75 cash-credit value
Watch out for
  • Invite-only — not openly applicable
  • Modest base earn (1 pt/₹100 domestic)
  • ITC Culinaire discontinued (5 Oct 2025)
  • Golf benefit changing (10 Mar 2026)
  • IndusInd air-accident cover discontinued (Dec 2025)

Rewards & benefits

ItemDetail
International spends2.5 points per ₹100
Domestic spends1 point per ₹100
Point value1 RP = ₹0.75; 2 RP = 1 KrisFlyer mile
Lounge8 domestic + international + LoungeKey membership
MoviesBOGO (cap ₹700, 3/month) + ₹50 F&B off per 2 tickets
Dining₹3,000 off/year at 100+ restaurants
Golf3 rounds/lessons per month (changing 10 Mar 2026)

Eligibility & documents

Access

Invite-only (high-income profiles)

Point value

1 RP = ₹0.75

Network

Visa / Mastercard

Air miles

KrisFlyer (2 RP = 1 mile)

Best for

Lifestyle-led premium users

Documents

PAN, Aadhaar, income & address proof

Who this card is for

  • Best fit: premium users who value lounges, movies, golf and dining over a high reward rate.
  • Skip if: you want strong everyday rewards or aren’t invited.

How to get it & how to cancel

Get it: by IndusInd invitation. Cancel: call IndusInd customer care after clearing dues; redeem/transfer points first.

Final verdict

The IndusInd Crest is a lifestyle-led premium card — strong lounge, movie, golf and dining perks plus KrisFlyer transfers — best for those who’ll use the experiences rather than chase reward rate. Factor in the 2026 changes (golf revision, ITC Culinaire and air-accident cover withdrawals) when weighing its value.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Crest card open to all?

No — it’s an invite-only premium card for high-income profiles.

How rewarding is it?

2.5 points per ₹100 international and 1 per ₹100 domestic (1 RP = ₹0.75; transferable to KrisFlyer at 2:1).

What lifestyle perks does it offer?

8 lounge visits + LoungeKey, BOGO movie tickets, golf access and ₹3,000 of annual dining discounts.

What changed in 2026?

Golf benefits change from 10 Mar 2026, ITC Culinaire was discontinued from 5 Oct 2025, and IndusInd’s air-accident cover was withdrawn in Dec 2025.

Data current as of June 2026, cross-checked against IndusInd Bank and aggregator pages. Benefits change periodically — confirm on indusind.bank.in before applying.

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