IndusInd Bank and Vistara jointly launch a co-branded credit card

By Leandra Monteiro

Most countries have begun to re-open their borders to travellers across the globe. While some others, are planning to follow suit after more than a year of restrictions being imposed owing to the pandemic. In a bid to enhance their travel experience, IndusInd Bank has partnered with Vistara – India’s premiere full-service airline to launch a co-branded credit card.

Christened ‘Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer’ Credit Card, the all-new card has been specially curated with unmatched benefits to fulfil the requirements of customers who prefer being ‘on the go’. It provides the cardholder with a complimentary ‘Gold’ class membership to Club Vistara (CV), the frequent flyer programme of the airline under which, they can earn points on every flight. Cardholders can even redeem their earned CV points to avail award flights. Moreover, the card also empowers customers to travel to international destinations in a cashless manner, while also earning CV Points on their spends.

Additionally, the card offers a host of other travel and lifestyle led privileges including complimentary access to over 600 airport lounges across the globe, Zero foreign currency mark-up, milestone rewards as well as dining and entertainment related benefits.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Soumitra Sen, Head – Consumer Bank, IndusInd Bank said, “IndusInd Bank has always been a pioneer in bringing forth some of the most innovative propositions through its exclusive suite of credit cards. We are now delighted to collaborate with Vistara, to launch the ‘Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer’ credit card, that aims to transform the way India travels. With the world gradually opening up, Indians and especially millennials will look to travel for both business and pleasure. They seek a solution that offers them a combination of seamless consumer experience, best-in-class rewards, as well as world class safety standards. This all new card proposition fulfils each of those requirements, thereby providing customers with a hassle-free travel experience.”

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara added, “We are happy to partner with IndusInd Bank to offer our customers a solution which not only enhances their travel experience but also resonates with the luxury, comfort and convenience that Vistara has become a symbol of. We are hopeful that our customers will see great value in the Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer Credit Card and enjoy its benefits as they travel around the globe with us.”

The launch of the ‘Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer’ Credit Card’ comes close on the heels of the launch of the ‘PIONEER Heritage’ card – the Bank’s first metal credit card for its ultra-high net worth segment of customers.