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ICICI Sapphiro

Annual Fee

₹3,500

Rewards/₹100

₹0.50 - ₹1.00

Normalized to balance base rate with bonus categories

Interest Rate

40.80%

Credit Score

750+

At a Glance

Key Benefits

Rs 13K welcome vouchers, 4 golf rounds/month, Buy1Get1 movies, 15% dining discount

Lounge Access

16 domestic visits/year (4/quarter with Rs 75K spend) + 2 international

Eligibility

Rs 75K/month (salaried), Rs 10L/year (self-employed), 21-65 years

Quick Details

Annual Fee
₹3,500 #254
Joining Fee
₹6,500 #271
Interest Rate
40.80% p.a. #68
Forex Markup
3.50% #75
Rewards/₹100
₹0.50 - ₹1.00 #190
Reward Type Reward Points
Reward Currency Points
Domestic Lounge Visits
16/year #22
Min Credit Score
750+ #186
Min Monthly Income ₹1
Network VISA
Late Payment Fee ₹0 0.00% (min ₹0)
Cash Advance Fee ₹0 2.50% (min ₹300)
Over Limit Fee ₹0 2.50% (min ₹500)
Fee Waiver on Spend ₹6,00,000/yr

Reward Structure

Base

All Spends

₹0.50 /₹100
Cat

International

₹1.00 /₹100
Cat

Utilities & Insurance

₹0.25 /₹100

Reward Calculator

Allocate by Category100%
International
4.0 pts
50%₹25,000
Utilities & Insurance
1.0 pts
30%₹15,000
Other Spends
2.0 pts
20%₹10,000
Your Rewards
Points Earned1,350
Cash Value₹338
Breakdown
International1,000
Utilities & Insurance150
Other Spends200
Total Value₹338
Quick amounts:

Milestone Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Vouchers worth Rs 13,000+ (Tata CLiQ Rs 3K, EaseMyTrip Rs 4K, EazyDiner Rs 1095, Da Milano Rs 5K, Croma Rs 1.5K) on joining fee payment

₹13,000

value

Milestone

4,000 reward points on Rs 4 Lakh annual spend; 2,000 pts for each additional Rs 1L (max 20,000 pts/year)

Spend ₹4,00,000

₹1,000

value

Renewal Benefit

Annual fee waiver on Rs 6 Lakh spend

Spend ₹6,00,000

₹3,500

value

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic Free
16

visits per quarter

Requires Rs 75,000 quarterly spend; max 4 per quarter

Priority Pass Free
2

visits per year

2 international lounge visits via DreamFolks/Priority Pass

Insurance Coverage

Air Accident

₹3,00,00,000

Air accident death cover

Lost Card

₹0

Zero liability on fraudulent transactions when reported

Lifestyle Perks

Golf

4 /month

100.00% off

Complimentary golf round for every Rs.50,000 spent (max 4/month) via Golftripz

Dining

15.00% off

15% off at 2500+ restaurants via Culinary Treats

Movies

2 /month

0.00% off

Up to Rs.500 off on second ticket at BookMyShow (twice/month)

Fuel Surcharge

1.00% off

1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions up to Rs.4000

Spa

2 /year

100.00% off

2 complimentary spa sessions at select airports per year

Category Rankings

See how this card performs in different spending categories compared to other cards.

International #1 /2
4.0000 pts/₹100 Top 50%
Utility Bills #7 /7
1.0000 pts/₹100 Top 100%

Quick Analysis

The ICICI Sapphiro is a solid premium lifestyle card with excellent welcome benefits, good lounge access, and entertainment perks. Best suited for those who can meet the quarterly spend requirement for lounge access and utilize the movie and dining benefits.

Pros

  • Welcome vouchers worth Rs 13,000+ on joining
  • 4 domestic lounge visits per quarter (with Rs 75K spend)
  • 2 international lounge visits per year
  • 4 complimentary golf rounds per month
  • BookMyShow Buy 1 Get 1 offer (Rs 500 off)
  • 15% dining discounts
  • Rs 3 Cr air accident cover
  • Milestone rewards up to 20,000 points/year

Cons

  • High joining fee of Rs 6,500 + GST
  • Domestic lounge requires Rs 75K quarterly spend
  • High forex markup of 3.5%
  • Low point value (Rs 0.25 per point)
  • Complex reward structure

Best For

Movie buffs, golfers, domestic travelers, lifestyle seekers

Not Ideal For

International travelers (high forex), infrequent spenders

The ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card is a premium lifestyle card designed for high-income professionals who enjoy movies, golf, dining, and travel. With welcome vouchers worth over Rs 13,000, up to 16 domestic lounge visits annually, and Buy 1 Get 1 movie offers on BookMyShow, it delivers strong lifestyle value.

Available in Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, and American Express variants, the Sapphiro competes directly with SBI Elite and HDFC Regalia in the Rs 6,000-7,000 fee segment.

What is ICICI Sapphiro?

ICICI Sapphiro is a super-premium credit card from ICICI Bank, positioned between the Coral (mid-tier) and Emeralde (ultra-premium) cards. It targets professionals with Rs 75,000+ monthly income who value entertainment, golf, and travel benefits.

The card's standout features include generous welcome vouchers, quarterly milestone-based lounge access, and 4 complimentary golf rounds per month.

Benefits

Key Benefits:

  • Welcome Vouchers: Rs 13,000+ in vouchers from Tata CLiQ, EaseMyTrip, EazyDiner, Da Milano, Croma
  • Lounge Access: Up to 16 domestic visits/year (4 per quarter with Rs 75K spend) + 2 international via Priority Pass
  • Movie Offers: Buy 1 Get 1 on BookMyShow (Rs 500 off second ticket, twice per month)
  • Golf: 4 complimentary rounds or lessons per month
  • Dining: 15% discount at select restaurants
  • Insurance: Rs 3 Cr air accident cover
  • Milestone Rewards: Up to 20,000 bonus points per year

Welcome & Milestone Benefits

Welcome Benefits (on joining fee payment):

  • Tata CLiQ: Rs 3,000 voucher
  • EaseMyTrip: Rs 4,000 (4 vouchers of Rs 1,000 each)
  • EazyDiner Prime: Rs 1,095 (3 months membership)
  • Da Milano: Rs 5,000 voucher
  • Croma: Rs 1,500 (3 vouchers of Rs 500 each)

Milestone Rewards:

  • 4,000 reward points on Rs 4 lakh annual spend
  • 2,000 points for each additional Rs 1 lakh spent
  • Maximum 20,000 points per anniversary year (worth Rs 5,000)

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic Lounge Access:

Up to 4 complimentary visits per quarter (16 per year) via DreamFolks. Requires minimum spend of Rs 75,000 in the previous quarter to unlock the benefit.

International Lounge Access:

2 complimentary visits per calendar year through Priority Pass (cards issued after Nov 15, 2024) or DreamFolks (older cards). No minimum spend requirement for international lounges.

Rewards Program

Reward Points Earning:

  • Domestic Retail: 2 points per Rs 100
  • International: 4 points per Rs 100
  • Utilities/Insurance: 1 point per Rs 100

Point Value: 1 reward point = Rs 0.25

Redemption: Flights, hotels, gift vouchers, or products through ICICI rewards portal.

Fees & Charges

Fees:

  • Joining Fee: Rs 6,500 + GST
  • Annual Fee: Rs 3,500 + GST
  • Fee Waiver: Spend Rs 6 lakh to waive next year fee

Charges:

  • Interest Rate: 3.4% per month (40.8% per annum)
  • Forex Markup: 3.5%
  • Cash Advance: 2.5% or Rs 500 (whichever is lower)

Eligibility Criteria

Age: 21-65 years

Income Requirements:

  • Salaried: Rs 75,000 per month minimum
  • Self-Employed: Rs 10 lakh per annum

Other Requirements:

  • Good credit score
  • Must be an Indian resident

Documents Required

For Salaried:

  • PAN Card
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Latest 3 months salary slips
  • Bank statement (3 months)

For Self-Employed:

  • PAN Card
  • Address Proof
  • ITR for 2 years
  • Business proof

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the annual fee for ICICI Sapphiro?
The joining fee is Rs 6,500 + GST and annual fee is Rs 3,500 + GST. You can get the annual fee waived by spending Rs 6 lakh in the preceding year.
What welcome benefits do I get?
You receive vouchers worth over Rs 13,000 including Rs 3,000 from Tata CLiQ, Rs 4,000 from EaseMyTrip, Rs 1,095 EazyDiner membership, Rs 5,000 from Da Milano, and Rs 1,500 from Croma.
How does lounge access work on Sapphiro?
You get up to 4 domestic lounge visits per quarter (requires Rs 75,000 spend in previous quarter) and 2 international visits per year through Priority Pass with no spend requirement.
What movie benefits are available?
ICICI Sapphiro offers Buy 1 Get 1 on BookMyShow - you get Rs 500 off on your second ticket. This offer can be used twice per month.
What is the reward rate on Sapphiro?
You earn 2 points per Rs 100 on domestic spends, 4 points on international spends, and 1 point on utilities/insurance. Each point is worth Rs 0.25.
Is golf access included?
Yes, you get 4 complimentary golf rounds or lessons per month at select courses across India.
What insurance coverage is included?
ICICI Sapphiro includes Rs 3 crore air accident insurance cover.
What is the interest rate?
The interest rate is 3.4% per month (40.8% annually). Forex markup is 3.5% on international transactions.

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