Accor Plus Explorer membership is getting more expensive for new sign-ups from 1 October — the fee jumps from ₹19,499 to ₹23,199.
Offer Details
- New membership fee rises to ₹23,199 from 1 October 2026 (up from the previous ~₹19,500 level)
- Existing members are not affected on renewal if they set up auto-renewal + auto-pay before the change
- A 3,000-point welcome-style offer for new members is expected around the same time
Eligible Cards / Who Can Avail
- Anyone can buy a paid Accor Plus membership
- Several premium cards give complimentary Accor Plus (sometimes first-year only): Amex Platinum Reserve, HDFC Infinia/BizBlack (check current T&Cs), Axis Reserve / Burgundy Private, IDFC FIRST Private, Amex Platinum Charge
- Card-linked versions may not always include the full BOGO / Stay Plus free-night benefit
Benefits
- Status and earning on Accor stays across India and internationally
- Potential BOGO nights (the paid night usually cannot be paid fully with ALL points, per official T&Cs)
- Useful if you stay at Accor properties regularly or want status without paying cash every year
How to Claim / Steps
- Existing members: log in to Accor Plus / ALL account, enable auto-renewal and auto-pay immediately to lock the old rate for one more cycle
- New members: sign up before 1 October if the current price still appears, or wait to see the expected points bonus
- Check your credit-card benefits page to see if you already have (or can claim) a complimentary membership
Validity / Important Notes
- Price change effective 1 October 2026 for new members
- Complimentary card-linked memberships and paid memberships cannot always be stacked
- Confirm latest T&Cs on the Accor site and your bank’s portal before paying
Act this weekend if you want the current rate — after 1 October the math gets tighter. Anyone locking in before the hike?