"ICICI's most popular entry card โ 2 reward points per โน100 with movie discounts and fuel waiver for just โน500 per year"
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Quick Summary
๐ณ Joining Fee
โน500 + GST
๐ Renewal Fee
โน500 + GST
Waived: Annual fee waived on spending โน1.5 lakh or more in the anniversary year
๐ฏ Best Suited For
First-time card users and moderate spenders wanting rewards on everyday purchases; movie lovers who book via BookMyShow; entry point to ICICI Bank's card ecosystem
๐ Reward Type
ICICI Reward Points (1 RP = โน0.25; redeemable for vouchers, products, travel via ICICI rewards portal)
๐ Welcome Benefit
Welcome vouchers from partner brands on card activation โ check official ICICI website for current offer
๐ฐ Reward Rate
2 RPs per โน100 on all eligible domestic and international retail spends (0.5% effective); 1 RP per โน100 on utility and insurance; excludes fuel, EMI, cash, government, rent
โ๏ธ Lounge Access
No complimentary domestic or international airport lounge access
Accessible entry-level card with 0.5% effective reward rate
Easy annual fee waiver on โน1.5L spend
BookMyShow Buy 1 Get 1 movies (1 per month)
15% off at 2,500+ restaurants
Fuel surcharge waiver
Low โน500 annual fee
โ Cons
No airport lounge access
High forex markup 3.5%
Base reward rate 0.5% is low vs cashback alternatives
Movie benefit requires โน5,000 quarterly spend
Redemption value โน0.25 per RP is average
Better alternatives at similar fee like IDFC FIRST Millennia
๐ Rewards & Benefits
Reward Type
ICICI Reward Points (1 RP = โน0.25; redeemable for vouchers, products, travel via ICICI rewards portal)
Welcome Benefits
Welcome vouchers from partner brands on card activation โ check official ICICI website for current offer
Reward Rate
2 RPs per โน100 on all eligible domestic and international retail spends (0.5% effective); 1 RP per โน100 on utility and insurance; excludes fuel, EMI, cash, government, rent
Reward Redemption
ICICI rewards portal or iMobile app: merchandise, vouchers, health products, travel; 1 RP = โน0.25; minimum 2,000 RPs for redemption
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 domestic or international airport lounge access
Spend Based Fee Waiver
Annual fee waived on โน1.5 lakh annual spend
Milestone Benefits
Annual fee waiver on โน1.5 lakh spend โ easily achievable
Other Benefits
Buy 1 Get 1 on movie tickets via BookMyShow (up to โน750 off on 2nd ticket) โ 1 time per month on spending โน5,000 in previous quarter; 15% off at 2,500+ restaurants via ICICI Culinary Treats Programme; fuel surcharge waiver; contactless payments; Easy EMI
โจ Special Perks & Exclusive Offers
Memberships
Details coming soon
Insurance Cover
Zero card liability on timely card loss reporting
Add-on Cards
Add-on cards for family members
Concierge Services
Details coming soon
Special Offers
BookMyShow Buy 1 Get 1 (1 time per month on โน5K quarterly spend); ICICI Culinary Treats 15% off at 2,500+ restaurants
๐ณ Fees & Interest Rates
Joining Fee
โน500 + GST
Annual Fee / Renewal Fee
โน500 + GST โ Waived on: Annual fee waived on spending โน1.5 lakh or more in the anniversary year
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
Movie benefit requires โน5,000 quarterly spend; verify current BookMyShow spend condition on ICICI website
๐ Eligibility & Credit Limit
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ years; salaried or self-employed; Indian resident; good credit history; accessible eligibility for first-time applicants
Credit Score Requirement
650+ CIBIL recommended
Credit Limit
Typically โน20,000 to โน2 lakh based on income
๐ EMI, Balance Transfer & Debt Management
EMI Conversion
Easy EMI on transactions above โน3,000
Balance Transfer Facility
Available from other bank credit cards
Balance Transfer Interest Rate
As per ICICI Bank prevailing rates
Balance Transfer Charges
Details coming soon
๐ Security & Fraud Protection
Card Block Feature
Instant block via ICICI iMobile app or customer care
Instant Fraud Alerts
SMS and email alerts for every transaction
Purchase Protection
Zero liability on timely card loss reporting
Virtual Card Numbers
Details coming soon
Zero Liability Protection
Zero liability on unauthorized transactions after reporting
๐ Customer Service & Digital Experience
Phone Support
1800 200 3344 (24x7 toll-free)
Chat / Email Support
Chat via ICICI iMobile app and website
Mobile App
ICICI iMobile: manage card, track RPs, EMI, bill payment
Online Banking
Full management via ICICI Bank NetBanking and iMobile
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