"ICICI's most basic entry card โ lifetime free with 2 reward points per โน100, fuel surcharge waiver and movie discounts; ideal credit-building starter card"
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Quick Summary
๐ณ Joining Fee
Nil โ Lifetime Free (on select offers)
๐ Renewal Fee
Nil โ Lifetime Free
Waived: No fee โ lifetime free on select offers; โน199 on direct application (verify current offer)
๐ฏ Best Suited For
First-time credit card users and students who want the easiest ICICI card to get; those building credit history with zero cost
๐ Reward Type
ICICI Reward Points (1 RP = โน0.25; redeemable for vouchers, products)
๐ Welcome Benefit
Check current welcome offer on ICICI Bank website
๐ฐ Reward Rate
2 RPs per โน100 on all eligible retail spends (0.5% effective); 1 RP per โน100 on utility and insurance; excludes fuel, EMI, cash, government, rent
Most accessible ICICI card (lowest income and CIBIL requirements)
BOGO movies via BookMyShow
15% off at 2,500+ restaurants
Fuel surcharge waiver
Good credit-building starter card
โ Cons
Very basic reward rate 0.5%
No lounge access
High forex markup 3.5%
No dining or travel benefits beyond movie discount
Strictly entry-level โ upgrade to Coral recommended after 6 months
๐ Rewards & Benefits
Reward Type
ICICI Reward Points (1 RP = โน0.25; redeemable for vouchers, products)
Welcome Benefits
Check current welcome offer on ICICI Bank website
Reward Rate
2 RPs per โน100 on all eligible retail spends (0.5% effective); 1 RP per โน100 on utility and insurance; excludes fuel, EMI, cash, government, rent
Reward Redemption
ICICI rewards portal: vouchers, merchandise, travel; 1 RP = โน0.25
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations on transactions โน400 to โน4,000; maximum โน100 per month
Lounge Access
No complimentary airport lounge access
Spend Based Fee Waiver
Not applicable โ lifetime free on select offers
Milestone Benefits
No specific milestone benefits
Other Benefits
Buy 1 Get 1 on movie tickets via BookMyShow (on โน5,000 quarterly spend); 15% off at 2,500+ restaurants via ICICI Culinary Treats; fuel surcharge waiver; contactless payments; Easy EMI; lowest eligibility requirements among ICICI cards
โจ Special Perks & Exclusive Offers
Memberships
Details coming soon
Insurance Cover
Zero card liability on timely reporting
Add-on Cards
Add-on cards for family
Concierge Services
Details coming soon
Special Offers
BOGO movies on โน5K quarterly spend; ICICI Culinary Treats 15% off; fuel surcharge waiver
๐ณ Fees & Interest Rates
Joining Fee
Nil โ Lifetime Free (on select offers)
Annual Fee / Renewal Fee
Nil โ Lifetime Free โ Waived on: No fee โ lifetime free on select offers; โน199 on direct application (verify current offer)
Interest Rate (APR)
๐กPay your balance in full each month and this never applies to you.
3.4% per month (40.8% per annum)
ATM Cash Withdrawal / Cash Advance
2.5% of withdrawn amount, minimum โน500
Late Payment Charges
As per ICICI Bank prevailing slab
Over Limit Charges
As per ICICI Bank policy
Cheque Bounce / Auto-Debit Return
Details coming soon
Other Charges
Very basic card โ minimal benefits; best used as stepping stone to Coral or Rubyx; verify current LTF offer on ICICI website
๐ Eligibility & Credit Limit
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ years; salaried or self-employed; Indian resident; minimum monthly income โน12,000 to โน15,000; CIBIL 600+
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