"ICICI's ultra-premium metal card โ unlimited global lounge access with no spend condition, unlimited golf, exclusive hotel benefits and โน3 crore air accident cover"
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Quick Summary
๐ณ Joining Fee
โน12,000 + GST
๐ Renewal Fee
โน12,000 + GST
Waived: Fee waiver on meeting annual spend or ICICI Bank relationship value requirement โ verify current conditions on ICICI website
๐ฏ Best Suited For
HNI individuals wanting unlimited global lounge access with no quarterly spend condition; frequent international travellers wanting premium concierge, unlimited golf and comprehensive insurance โ Emeralde Private Metal is exempt from ICICI's July 2026 lounge spend rules
๐ Reward Type
ICICI Reward Points (1 RP = โน0.25 for most; airline transfer partners available)
๐ Welcome Benefit
Luxury vouchers from top brands and complimentary hotel stay on card issuance โ check current welcome offer on ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal page
๐ฐ Reward Rate
6 RPs per โน100 on all eligible retail spends domestic and international (1.5% base rate); additional milestone points on high annual spends; excludes fuel, EMI, cash, government transactions
โ๏ธ Lounge Access
Unlimited domestic and international airport lounge access for primary cardholder โ no quarterly spend condition. Emeralde Private Metal, Emeralde Private, Emeralde, Emirates Emeralde and Times Black are all exempt from ICICI's July 2026 lounge spend rule that affects lower tier cards.
Unlimited global lounge access with no spend condition โ exempt from July 2026 ICICI lounge rules
Unlimited golf at premium courses worldwide
Luxury hotel benefits (upgrades, breakfast, late checkout)
Premium concierge and dedicated lifestyle manager
High air accident insurance cover โน3 crore
โ Cons
Very high annual fee โน12,000
High forex markup 3.5% โ surprising for this tier
Invite or relationship-based โ not freely available
Verify current benefit structure on ICICI website periodically
๐ Rewards & Benefits
Reward Type
ICICI Reward Points (1 RP = โน0.25 for most; airline transfer partners available)
Welcome Benefits
Luxury vouchers from top brands and complimentary hotel stay on card issuance โ check current welcome offer on ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal page
Reward Rate
6 RPs per โน100 on all eligible retail spends domestic and international (1.5% base rate); additional milestone points on high annual spends; excludes fuel, EMI, cash, government transactions
Reward Redemption
ICICI rewards portal and iMobile: merchandise, travel, vouchers at 1 RP = โน0.25; airline transfer partners
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations
Lounge Access
Unlimited domestic and international airport lounge access for primary cardholder โ no quarterly spend condition. Emeralde Private Metal, Emeralde Private, Emeralde, Emirates Emeralde and Times Black are all exempt from ICICI's July 2026 lounge spend rule that affects lower tier cards.
Spend Based Fee Waiver
Fee waiver on meeting annual spend or ICICI relationship value requirement
Milestone Benefits
High annual spend milestones unlock additional luxury benefits and bonus RPs โ verify current milestone structure on ICICI Bank website
Other Benefits
24x7 premium concierge with dedicated lifestyle manager; unlimited golf at premium courses in India and worldwide; luxury hotel benefits (room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, late checkout at partner properties); Priority Pass with unlimited access; comprehensive travel insurance; private banking relationship manager; exclusive dining privileges at top restaurants
โจ Special Perks & Exclusive Offers
Memberships
Priority Pass (unlimited international lounge access for primary cardholder)
Insurance Cover
Air accident cover up to โน3 crore; emergency medical expenses overseas; comprehensive travel insurance; zero card liability on reporting
Unlimited golf worldwide; luxury hotel benefits; no lounge spend restriction โ exempt from July 2026 ICICI lounge rule
๐ณ Fees & Interest Rates
Joining Fee
โน12,000 + GST
Annual Fee / Renewal Fee
โน12,000 + GST โ Waived on: Fee waiver on meeting annual spend or ICICI Bank relationship value requirement โ verify current conditions on ICICI website
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 premium cardholder slab
Over Limit Charges
As per ICICI Bank policy
Cheque Bounce / Auto-Debit Return
Details coming soon
Foreign Currency Markup
3.5% on international transactions
Other Charges
Premium card โ verify current benefits and fee waiver conditions on ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal page before applying; card positioning may be updated periodically
๐ Eligibility & Credit Limit
Eligibility Criteria
By invitation or for high-net-worth ICICI Bank customers; minimum annual income typically โน30 lakh+; strong banking relationship with ICICI Bank
Credit Score Requirement
800+ CIBIL recommended; invite or relationship-based
Credit Limit
High credit limit โ typically โน10 lakh and above
๐ EMI, Balance Transfer & Debt Management
EMI Conversion
Available on transactions above โน5,000; flexible tenures
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; 24x7 premium helpline
Instant Fraud Alerts
Real-time alerts; dedicated fraud monitoring for premium cardholders
Purchase Protection
Comprehensive purchase protection; zero liability
Virtual Card Numbers
Details coming soon
Zero Liability Protection
Zero liability on unauthorized transactions after reporting
๐ Customer Service & Digital Experience
Phone Support
Dedicated premium helpline โ check card for number; 24x7
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