Emeralde

Joining Fee

₹12,000

Annual Fee

Rs. 12000 (Reversed on annual spends of Rs. 10 Lakhs)

Forex Markup

2% + GST

INTERNATIONAL

Late Payment Charges

Minimum ₹100 · Maximum ₹1,300

Lifestyle
Travel
Rewards
Best For: Frequent flyers, Luxury lifestyle seekers, Golf enthusiasts, International travellers, High spenders

Emeralde

Rewards Structure

Base Reward Rate

4% on spends

Point Value

1 Point = ₹1

Pros

  • Unlimited domestic and international airport lounge access
  • Up to 4 complimentary golf rounds per month
  • BookMyShow Buy One Get One offer up to 4 times monthly
  • Air Accident Insurance of ₹3 crore
  • No cancellation charges on travel bookings (up to ₹12,000, twice a year)
  • 2% reduced forex markup
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver
  • 24x7 concierge service
  • Annual fee waived on spending ₹10 lakh+

Cons

  • High joining and annual fee of ₹12,000 + GST
  • Golf benefit requires ₹50,000 spend per month
  • TATA CLiQ birthday voucher only for AMEX cardholders
  • Air Accident Insurance covers international travel only
  • Insurance requires card usage at least once in 60 days prior to incident

Hidden Catches (Transparency Policy)

To build trust with our users, we highlight the fine print that issuers often tuck away in policy documents.

Unlimited lounge access applies only to primary cardholder

Golf rounds credited by 10th of following month, usable in next two months

TATA CLiQ birthday voucher restricted to American Express cardholders

Annual fee waiver requires ₹10 lakh+ annual spend

Air Accident Insurance only for tickets purchased using the credit card

Key Benefits & Features

No cancellation charges on domestic flight and hotel bookings, up to ₹12,000, twice every year.

Eligibility Criteria

Min. Annual Income

₹18.0 Lakhs

Age Requirement

21+ Years

Occupation

SALARIEDSELF_EMPLOYED

Required Documents

IDENTITY Proof

Proof of identity

ADDRESS Proof

Proof of address

INCOME Proof

Income Proof

These details are based on information updated on . Fees and benefits change often - confirm on the issuer's own page before applying.

About Emeralde

The ICICI Bank Emeralde Credit Card is designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life, offering a premium suite of benefits tailored to luxury lifestyle seekers, frequent travellers, and golf enthusiasts. Cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access to both domestic and international airport lounges, with Priority Pass membership granting entry to over 1,400 lounges across 145 countries. For travel bookings, the card waives cancellation charges on domestic flights and hotel reservations twice a year, up to ₹12,000, and applies a reduced 2% forex markup on international transactions. Beyond travel, the Emeralde Credit Card rewards entertainment and leisure generously. A Buy One Get One offer through BookMyShow provides up to ₹750 off a second movie ticket, available four times monthly. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy up to four complimentary rounds or lessons each month based on eligible spends. American Express Cardholders also receive a ₹5,000 TATA CLiQ shopping voucher as a birthday benefit. Reward points are earned at 4 points per ₹100 on domestic and international spends, redeemable across travel, shopping, electronics, and lifestyle categories. Additional perks include a 1% fuel surcharge waiver, air accident insurance coverage of up to ₹3 crore, and a 24x7 concierge service. The annual fee of ₹12,000 is waivable upon spending over ₹10 lakh in a year.

Expert Review

Our Verdict

Premium lifestyle card with unlimited lounge access, golf rounds, movie offers & air accident cover.

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