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ICICI Bank

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card

creditVisasuper-premium

Ultra-exclusive metal card with unlimited lounge access, low forex markups, and lifestyle privileges.

Score breakdown

Data completeness: 100% · Last verified: 06 Jul 2026

Reward value96/100 · weight 65%
4.96% effective on the standard basket (eligible spend only)
Wide-coverage rewards: +0.6% score bonus — earns broadly without narrow category restrictions.
No rewards on: government, wallet_load, rent, fuel. Reward score is scaled by ×(1 − 3.6%), proportional to how much of the standard basket falls in these excluded categories (v4 formula, capped at −5%). Tip: pair with a card that covers these.
Fee efficiency33/100 · weight 11%
Redemption flexibility94/100 · weight 8%
Perks89/100 · weight 8%
Devaluation risk70/100 · weight 8%

Fees

All fees shown base + 18% GST (India card fees legally attract GST).

Joining fee
12,499 + 18% GST
= ₹14,749 total
Annual fee
12,499 + 18% GST
= ₹14,749 / year total
Waiver: Spend ₹10,00,000 in the anniversary year
Forex markup
2%

Lounge access

Domestic (per year)
Unlimited
International (per year)
Unlimited

Confirmed devaluation alerts

No confirmed devaluations tracked for this card. That doesn't mean none exist — see the neutral 70/100 devaluation-risk sub-score above.

Reward structure

CategoryTypeRateCapNotes
online_travel_bookingpoints36.00%(36 pts @ ₹1.00)₹5,000 / monthly12X accelerated on hotel bookings via ICICI iShop. Subject to monthly reward cap.
online_travel_bookingpoints18.00%(18 pts @ ₹1.00)₹5,000 / monthly6X accelerated on flights and eligible vouchers booked via ICICI iShop. Subject to monthly reward cap.
groceriespoints1.80%(3 pts @ ₹0.60)₹1,000 / monthlyGrocery spends capped at 1,000 RP per statement.
utilitiespoints1.80%(3 pts @ ₹0.60)₹1,000 / monthlyUtility spends capped at 1,000 RP per statement. Education capped separately at 1,000 RP per statement.
insurancepoints1.80%(3 pts @ ₹0.60)₹5,000 / monthlyInsurance payments capped at 5,000 RP per statement.
diningpoints1.80%(3 pts @ ₹0.60)6 RP per ₹200 on dining. Also 1-year complimentary EazyDiner Prime.
all_spendspoints1.80%(3 pts @ ₹0.60)6 RP per ₹200 on eligible retail spends. Blended realistic value ₹0.60/RP (₹1 for flights/hotels/premium vouchers, ₹0.60 merchandise, ₹0.40 statement credit).
online_shoppingpoints1.80%(3 pts @ ₹0.60)6 RP per ₹200 on online retail spends.
travelpoints3.00%(3 pts @ ₹1.00)Best-case travel redemption at ₹1/RP via ICICI iShop or airline/hotel partner transfers.

No rewards on

These categories earn zero rewards on this card. Reward score is scaled down by up to −5%, proportional to how much of the standard basket sits in the excluded categories (v4.3 formula).

fuelrentgovernmentwallet loadtax paymentsemi

Point value by redemption mode

1 reward point is worth different amounts depending on how you redeem — the headline reward % only holds at the best tier.

flights and hotel vouchers1 RP = ₹1.00
premium brand vouchers (apple, tanishq, etc.)1 RP = ₹1.00
rewards catalogue - other products1 RP = ₹0.60
statement credit1 RP = ₹0.40
flights & hotels1 RP = ₹1.00
luxury brands vouchers1 RP = ₹1.00
rewards catalogue1 RP = ₹0.60
flights1 RP = ₹1.00
hotels1 RP = ₹1.00
apple and tanishq voucher1 RP = ₹1.00

Welcome offer

Taj Epicure Plus Membership, EazyDiner Prime Membership and 12,500 Reward Points

Milestone benefits

  • Spend ₹8,00,000 / yearly: 2 EaseMyTrip vouchers worth up to ₹6,000

Pros

  • Unlimited Domestic and International airport lounge access for Primary and Plus members
  • Unlimited Complimentary Golf rounds
  • Low forex markup of 2%
  • BOGO movie offer up to ₹750

Cons

  • Milestone benefit of EaseMyTrip vouchers may not satisfy premium users seeking diverse travel partners
  • No reward points on Fuel, Tax, Government, and Rent payments
  • Reward points capped monthly for grocery, education, utility, and insurance spends

What's inside

Experience

  • BookMyShow BOGO

    1,500

    Buy One Get One free movie ticket via BookMyShow, up to ₹750 off, twice per month.

    Cap ₹1,500 / monthly.

Travel privileges

  • Unlimited Domestic & International Lounge Access

    Unlimited complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access for primary and add-on cardholders.

    yearly.

  • Complimentary Priority Pass

    Complimentary Priority Pass membership for international lounge access.

    yearly.

  • Travel Cancellation Cover

    12,000

    Travel cancellation cover up to ₹12,000 per year.

    Cap ₹12,000 / yearly.

  • Low Forex Markup

    2% forex markup on international transactions (versus 3.5% market standard).

    yearly.

Welcome benefits

  • Welcome & Renewal Reward Points

    12,500

    12,500 Reward Points (worth up to ₹12,500) credited on joining and every renewal after fee payment.

    Cap ₹12,500 / yearly.

  • Taj Epicure Plus Membership

    15,000

    Complimentary 1-year Taj Epicure Plus Membership on joining.

    Cap ₹15,000 / yearly.

  • EazyDiner Prime Membership

    1,495

    Complimentary 1-year EazyDiner Prime Membership on joining.

    Cap ₹1,495 / yearly.

Lifestyle

  • Unlimited Golf

    Unlimited complimentary golf rounds and lessons at partner courses globally.

    yearly.

More benefits

  • Milestone EaseMyTrip Vouchers

    6,000

    EaseMyTrip vouchers worth ₹3,000 each on ₹4 lakh and ₹8 lakh annual spends (total ₹6,000 per year).

    Cap ₹6,000 / yearly.

  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver

    1,000

    1% fuel surcharge waiver at all petrol pumps, capped at ₹1,000 per statement cycle.

    Cap ₹1,000 / monthly.

Insurance cover

air accident
3,00,00,000

Eligibility

max age
65
min age
21

Small print

Redemption fee
0 / redemption
Fuel surcharge:1% waiver on fuel transactions at all fuel stations