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ICICI Bank Emeralde Credit Card

ICICI Bank

Ultra-premium privileges with unlimited lounge access and concierge services

Annual Fee
₹12,000
Joining Fee
₹12,000
Reward Rate
2.1%
Forex Markup
3.5%

Value Analysis

Annual Net Value
₹1,05,840
Total Annual Benefits
₹1,20,000
Total Annual Charges
₹14,160
ROI
747%
Fee Waiver Available

Annual fee waived on spending ₹10 Lakh in the preceding year — ₹10,00,000 annual spend

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Visual breakdown of value, benefits, and limits

Value Breakdown

Benefits Distribution

Transaction Limits

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Charges Breakdown

Benefits & Perks

Airport Lounge Access (2)
Unlimited Domestic Lounge Access
Unlimited complimentary domestic airport lounge visits
  • At participating lounges via Dreamfolks
Unlimited
₹75,000/yr
Unlimited International Lounge Access
Unlimited complimentary international airport lounge visits via Priority Pass
  • Priority Pass membership included
  • Guest access at $27 per visit
Unlimited
₹70,000/yr
Reward Points (1)
Reward Points on All Spends
Earn 6 reward points per ₹100 on all domestic and international transactions
  • Flat earn rate across all categories
6 RP per ₹100
Golf Privileges (1)
Complimentary Golf Privileges
4 complimentary golf rounds per quarter at premium courses
  • At select premium golf courses
  • Advance booking required
4 rounds/quarter
₹80,000/yr
Concierge Services (1)
24/7 Global Concierge Services
Dedicated global concierge for travel, dining, entertainment, and lifestyle needs
  • Available 24/7 via phone, email, and app
Included
Fuel Benefits (1)
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹400–₹5,000
  • Valid on transactions ₹400–₹5,000
  • Max ₹500 per statement cycle
1% waiver
₹6,000/yr
Insurance Coverage (1)
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
₹5 Crore air accident cover, ₹1 Crore overseas hospitalization, ₹10 Lakh credit liability
  • Covered via ICICI Lombard
  • Claims to be filed within 24 hours of incident
Up to ₹5 Crore
₹50,000/yr

Reward Program

Program
ICICI Reward Points
6 RP per ₹100 on all spends
Effective cashback: 2.10%
Points expire: 3 years from date of accrual
Redemption Options
  • Premium products & vouchers from ICICI Rewards Catalogue
  • Air miles conversion (domestic & international airlines)
  • Statement credit
  • Hotel and flight bookings
  • Charitable donations
Bonus Categories
All Spends
6x multiplier
6 RP per ₹100 on all domestic and international transactions
Milestone Bonuses
5,000 bonus reward points on spending ₹10 Lakh annually
Spend ₹10,00,000 annually
5,000 Reward Points
Additional 5,000 bonus reward points on spending ₹20 Lakh annually
Spend ₹20,00,000 annually
5,000 Reward Points

Fees & Charges

Charge Amount
Joining Fee ₹12,000 Plus GST
Annual Fee ₹12,000 Plus GST
Add-on Card Fee Free Free
Priority Pass Membership Free Complimentary

Transaction Charges

Forex Markup
3.5%
Interest Rate (Monthly)
3.25%
Late Payment Fee
₹1,200
Cash Advance Fee
2.5%

ATM Charges

Own Bank Withdrawal
₹200
Other Bank Withdrawal
₹200
Intl. Withdrawal Fee
3.5% + ₹250

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

1% waiver on transactions between ₹400 – ₹5,000. Max waiver: ₹500/cycle.

Eligibility

Requirements

Min. Monthly Income
₹2,00,000
Min. Annual Income
₹30,00,000
Min. Credit Score
775
Age Range
21 – 60 years
Employment
Salaried, Self-Employed

Notes

  • Salaried: Gross Monthly Income > ₹2 Lakh
  • Self-Employed: ITR > ₹30 Lakh p.a.
  • Age 21–60 (salaried), 21–65 (self-employed)
  • Invite-only for select ICICI Wealth Management clients

Insurance Coverage

Accidental Death
₹5.0 Cr
Permanent Disability
₹5.0 Cr
Travel Insurance
₹1.0 Cr
Lost Card Liability
₹10.0 L
Report within 24h
Air Accident Cover
₹5.0 Cr
Purchase Protection
₹5.0 L
90 days
  • Air accident cover: ₹5 Crore
  • Emergency overseas hospitalization: ₹1 Crore
  • Credit liability cover: ₹10 Lakh
  • Purchase protection: ₹5 Lakh (90 days from purchase)
  • Baggage delay/loss: ₹2 Lakh

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic

999 visits/year

Unlimited

~₹2,500/visit

International

999 visits/year

Unlimited via Priority Pass

~₹3,500/visit

Dreamfolks Priority Pass Mastercard Airport Experiences
  • Unlimited domestic lounge visits at participating lounges
  • Unlimited international visits via complimentary Priority Pass
  • Guest access available at prevailing charges

Transaction Limits

ATM Withdrawal / Day
₹75,000
POS & E-Commerce / Day
₹10,00,000
Contactless / Txn
₹5,000

Features

Metal card Contactless payments EMV chip security Global acceptance on Mastercard World Elite network Add-on cards available EMI conversion facility Priority Pass membership Complimentary golf at premium courses 24/7 global concierge Airport meet & greet services ICICI Culinary Treats premium dining Movie and entertainment offers Personal accident insurance up to ₹5 Crore

EMI Options

Min. Transaction
₹2,500
Interest / Month
1.25%
Tenure Options
3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 months
Processing Fee
1%

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