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ICICI Emeralde

Annual Fee

₹12,000

Rewards/₹100

₹1.00 - ₹3.00

Normalized to balance base rate with bonus categories

Interest Rate

23.88%

Credit Score

750+

At a Glance

Key Benefits

Reward points, 1.50% forex markup

Lounge Access

Unlimited domestic + Unlimited intl lounges/year

Eligibility

Income: Above Rs 1 Lakh/month, CIBIL: 750+

Quick Details

Annual Fee
₹12,000 #288
Joining Fee
₹12,000 #287
Interest Rate
23.88% p.a. #20
Forex Markup
1.50% #18
Rewards/₹100
₹1.00 - ₹3.00 #101
Reward Type Reward Points
Reward Currency Points
Domestic Lounge Visits
Unlimited #1
International Lounge Visits
Unlimited #1
Min Credit Score
750+ #186
Min Monthly Income ₹NaN
Network VISA
Cash Advance Fee 1.99%
fuel_surcharge_waiver ₹1,000
Fee Waiver on Spend ₹10,00,000/yr

Reward Structure

Base

All Spends

₹1.00 /₹100
Base

Flights via iShop

₹1.50 /₹100
Base

Hotels via iShop

₹3.00 /₹100

Reward Calculator

Allocate by Category100%
Other Spends
12.0 pts
100%₹50,000
Your Rewards
Points Earned6,000
Cash Value₹1,500
Breakdown
Other Spends6,000
Total Value₹1,500
Quick amounts:

Milestone Benefits

Milestone

Cancellation charges refund (max 2/year)

Spend ₹0

₹12,000

value

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic Free
Unlimited

visits

International Free
Unlimited

visits

Insurance Coverage

Air Accident

₹3,00,00,000

Lifestyle Perks

Movies

4 /month

Rs 750 off on BookMyShow

Golf

4 /month

Golf rounds on Rs 50K spend

Concierge

24x7 concierge service

Quick Analysis

ICICI Emeralde offers exceptional value for travel-focused HNIs who can maximize iShop bookings.

Pros

  • Unlimited domestic & international lounge access. Up to 12X rewards on hotel bookings via iShop. Low 1.5% forex markup. Rs 750 off on BookMyShow. Golf rounds based on spend. Rs 3 Cr air accident cover. Cancellation refund up to Rs 12,000

Cons

  • High income requirement (Rs 2L/month salaried). Low base reward value of Rs 0.25. Annual fee of Rs 12,000. Requires Rs 10L spend for fee waiver. Lounge access only for primary cardholder

Best For

Frequent travelers, iShop users, luxury lifestyle seekers, those booking hotels/flights often

Not Ideal For

Domestic-focused users, cashback seekers, those with low credit scores

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the annual fee for ICICI Emeralde?
The annual fee is Rs. 12000. The fee can be waived on spending Rs. 1000000 annually.
What are the eligibility requirements for ICICI Emeralde?
A good credit score of 750+ is recommended. Income requirements vary based on your relationship with the bank.
Does ICICI Emeralde offer lounge access?
Yes, the card offers complimentary airport lounge access.
What rewards does ICICI Emeralde offer?
The card offers reward value ranging from 1.00% to 12.00% depending on spend categories.
What is the forex markup on international transactions?
The forex markup is 1.50% on international transactions.
Which payment network does ICICI Emeralde use?
The card is issued on the Visa network.

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