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ICICI Bank

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card

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Ranked #2 of 170 in credit
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ICICI's flagship invite-only super-premium metal card competing directly with HDFC Infinia, offering flat 3% rewards including on typically-excluded categories, unlimited lounge/golf access, and strong lifestyle memberships.

Score breakdown

Data completeness: 100% · Last verified: 09 Jul 2026

Reward value97/100 · weight 71%
5.79% effective on the standard basket (eligible spend only)
Wide-coverage rewards: +0.6% score bonus — earns broadly without narrow category restrictions.
No rewards on: rent, fuel. Reward score is scaled by ×(1 − 3.2%), 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 12%
Redemption flexibility75/100 · weight 9%
Perks88/100 · weight 9%

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: Annual fee waived on annual spend of Rs 10 lakh
Forex markup
2%

Lounge access

Domestic (per year)
-1
International (per year)
-1

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_spendspoints3.00%(3 pts @ ₹1.00)6 RP per Rs 200 (~3%), incl. insurance/education/utilities; capped 1,000 RP/category/cycle
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).

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Welcome offer

12,500 ICICI Reward Points + complimentary Taj Epicure Plus Membership + EazyDiner Prime Membership

Milestone benefits

Pros

  • 3% flat reward rate (6 RP/Rs 200) including on insurance, education, utilities (rare inclusion)
  • unlimited lounge access domestic+international for primary and add-on
  • unlimited golf
  • Taj Epicure + EazyDiner Prime memberships
  • no cancellation fee on flight/hotel bookings
  • low 2% forex

Cons

  • Invite-only, hard to access directly
  • high fee
  • reward points capped per category (1,000 RP/category/cycle, 5,000 RP max for insurance)
  • limited to only Air India Maharaja Club as airline transfer partner
  • excludes government services, fuel, property management, rent, tax payments, third-party wallets from rewards (per 2026 change notice)

What's inside

More 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.

  • 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.

  • Unlimited Golf

    Unlimited complimentary golf rounds and lessons at partner courses globally.

    yearly.

  • BookMyShow BOGO

    1,500

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

    Cap ₹1,500 / monthly.

  • 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.

  • Travel Cancellation Cover

    12,000

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

    Cap ₹12,000 / 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.

  • Low Forex Markup

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

    yearly.

  • Taj Epicure Plus + EazyDiner Prime membership

    8,000

    Complimentary annual membership; 25% off F&B, complimentary night stays, spa/salon benefits

    Cap ₹8,000 / yearly. Included in welcome/renewal benefit

  • Unlimited golf

    3,000

    Unlimited complimentary golf rounds and lessons at premier courses worldwide

    unlimited. Booking via ICICI Golf platform

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Eligibility

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Invite-only via ICICI Private Banking relationship; age 21-65; min income Rs 2 lakh/month for salaried; direct public applications sometimes accepted at Rs 35L+ income with lower approval rates

Small print

Redemption fee
0 / redemption
Fuel surcharge:1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions up to Rs 4,000