ICICI Emeralde Credit Card

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The ICICI Emeralde Credit Card is a premium offering designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking exclusive rewards and luxury benefits. Its USP lies in offering a range of elite privileges, such as global airport lounge access, personalized concierge services, and premium hotel upgrades. Best suited for business professionals, frequent travelers, and luxury seekers, it provides rewards on travel, dining, and shopping, along with complimentary access to premium events and special discounts at top-tier restaurants. Ideal for those who value prestige, seamless travel, and luxury experiences.

Card Details

Type of Card

Rewards

Reward %

1% - 12%

Joining Fees

12000

Renewal Fees

12000

APR

44%

Welcome Benefit

Complimentary Night Stay With Taj Epicure Membership (Validity- 1 Year) Joining bonus reward points

Renewal Benefits

This fee is reversed, if spends of Rs 15 lakh or above are done on the card. (Spends done in the next card anniversary year will be considered for the annual fee reversal calculation)

USP's:

Birthday Benefit: Complimentary shopping voucher worth Rs. 5,000 from Tata CLiQ

Fees & Charges

Joining & Renewal Fees

12000

Interest & Charges

APR : 45% per annum
Forex Fee: 2%
Late Payment Fee:
Nil as it is premium credit card

Additional Charges

Reward Redemption Charges : 0
Add -on Card Fee: 0
Fuel: 1% fuel surcharge waiver across all fuel stations in India.

Rewards

Accelerated Rewards:
Shop through ICICI IShop for Hotel, Bus, Flight Booking and Voucher Purchase to earn accelerated Rewards

Milestone Benefits

Spend 10 Lakhs to Get Renewal Fee Waived Off.

Exclusions

EMI, Fuel, Govt, Jewellery, Rent, Wallets

Rewards capping

Rewards Validity

Upto 3 years from Accural

Redemption modes

Cashback
Brand Vouchers
Travel Booking
Airline Transfer
Catalouge Products

Additional Features

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Lounge Benefits

  • Domestic : Unlimited for Add-on Card also
  • International : Unlimited for Add-on Card also
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Insurance Benefits

  • Air Accidents Insurance
  • Card Liability Cover Up to 50k
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Other Perks

  • Upto Rs 750 Off on BookMyShow Twice a Month.
  • Golf: 4 complimentary rounds/lesson every month (1 per Rs. 50,000 spent in the previous month)
  • I - Assist & 24x7 Free Concierge Support
  • Taj Epicure Membership
  • EazyDiner Prime Membership

Eligibility Criteria

Age

18Y

Min

60Y

Max

Credit Score

750

Ex Min

Income

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Salaried

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Rs. 1.5 Lakh or more Per Month

Income

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Self Employed

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Rs. 18 Lakh or more ITR

Other: Card-to-card eligibility requirements.

Pros

Unlimited lounge access
Inclusion of utility and insurance in rewards program
Benefit on movie tickets via BookMyShow
Low foreign currency markup fee of 2%, beneficial for frequent international travelers.

Cons

High annual fee of ₹12,499 plus applicable taxes.
Low redemption value
Birthday benefits limited to American Express cards
No Reward Points on fuel, EasyEMI, wallet loads, rent, and government-related transactions.