5 Status Match Programmes in Indonesia, Is Crypto Included?
Status match programmes are becoming increasingly popular in Indonesia as they provide users with the opportunity to enjoy various premium benefits. No longer confined to the banking or travel industries, the concept is now emerging in the crypto industry.
One example is Pintu, an application featuring Pintu VIP as an exclusive loyalty programme that delivers a premium trading experience through priority services. It even provides various exclusive benefits for crypto traders and investors.
Consequently, many companies are introducing status match programmes so that VIP users from other platforms can enjoy their services. The concept is now being applied in the crypto industry, offering a private relationship manager to users who meet the requirements.
In addition to facilitating status transfers, status match programmes also offer a range of exclusive advantages, from priority services and lower transaction fees to attractive gifts such as free Stanley tumblers and other premium merchandise.
So, what status match programmes are available in Indonesia? Here are five programmes worth considering:
- Pintu VIP Private
In the cryptocurrency industry, Pintu is one of the platforms offering a Status Match programme through its Pintu VIP Private service. This programme is designed for active traders and investors with substantial assets who seek a more premium trading experience.
Before joining Pintu VIP Private, users can become part of Pintu VIP, an exclusive loyalty programme that provides various benefits for users with certain trading activity or who meet asset criteria.
Key benefits for Pintu VIP members include 24/7 priority customer support with faster response times, weekly market insights featuring selected market analysis, lower trading fees for more efficient transaction costs, and exclusive expert sessions with industry professionals.
For users who already hold VIP status on another trading platform or meet certain transaction volume requirements, a Status Match programme is available for Pintu VIP Private. Through this programme, users can immediately obtain additional benefits such as a dedicated relationship manager providing personal assistance, more exclusive consultation services tailored to investment needs, special promotions for VIP Private members, premium merchandise including Stanley Tumblers, Xiaomi Power Banks and other exclusive gifts, and invitations to various exclusive events.
The existence of this Status Match programme represents an interesting innovation in Indonesia’s crypto industry as it makes it easier for professional traders to enjoy premium services without having to build status from scratch.
- GarudaMiles Status Match
Garuda Indonesia is one airline that has on several occasions introduced status match or status challenge programmes to attract frequent flyers from other airlines. These programmes are typically opened during specific promotional periods and allow elite members of certain airlines to apply for a GarudaMiles status upgrade after undergoing a verification process.
Participants are generally required to provide proof of elite membership, flight history, or travel activity as part of the application requirements. Once verification is passed, members can obtain an equivalent GarudaMiles status without having to accumulate flights from the beginning.
Higher status provides various benefits such as priority check-in, priority boarding, additional baggage allowance, access to the Garuda Executive Lounge, waiting list priority, and larger bonus miles.
Programmes like this are particularly attractive to businesspeople and professionals who regularly travel by air and wish to continue enjoying premium services when switching airlines.
- Marriott Bonvoy Status Match or Status Challenge
Marriott Bonvoy is known as one of the international hotel chains that periodically runs status challenges, which in practice follow a similar concept to status match.
Through this programme, elite members from other hotel loyalty programmes can obtain the opportunity to achieve a higher Marriott Bonvoy status after meeting a number of requirements, such as completing a certain number of nights during the promotional period.
After successfully obtaining elite status, members can enjoy various premium facilities, including room upgrades subject to availability, late check-out, bonus points on every stay, welcome gifts, access to the Executive Lounge at certain hotels, and priority customer service.
This programme is widely used by business travellers and tourists who frequently switch between hotel chains.
- Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Status Match
The ALL (Accor Live Limitless) loyalty programme has also on several occasions held status matches in cooperation with certain companies and communities.
The programme allows elite members from other hotels to obtain the opportunity to secure Silver, Gold, or Platinum status after a verification process. The benefits offered are quite diverse, including early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades, welcome drinks, bonus points, priority service lines, and exclusive offers for elite members.
Because Accor has many hotel networks in Indonesia such as Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, and Ibis, this status match is quite popular among tourists and business travellers.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Elite Status Match
Singapore Airlines is known to have on several occasions introduced status match or fast-track programmes for premium users from certain airlines or loyalty programmes through partnerships.
Eligible participants can obtain KrisFlyer Elite status after presenting proof of previous status and meeting the applicable terms and conditions. Benefits obtained include priority boarding, priority check-in, additional baggage allowance, and lounge access.