Emirates Emeralde ICICI Bank Credit Card credit card
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Emirates Emeralde ICICI Bank Credit Card

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8.4
CardTrail Score
Very Good
out of 10
Net Value
10.0
Accessibility
5.0
Feature Depth
8.0
Bank Trust
8.5
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Annual Fee
₹10,000
Forex Markup
3.5%
Reward Rate
1%
Up to 2.5%
Lounge Access
-1
domestic | -1 intl

About This Card

The Emirates Emeralde ICICI Bank Credit Card is a super-premium travel card offering unlimited lounge access and up to 2.5% Skywards Miles. With 10,000 welcome miles and a path to Emirates Gold Tier, it's designed for frequent Emirates flyers. The Rs 10,000 fee with no waiver option and 3.5% forex markup are notable drawbacks.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Unlimited lounge access (domestic + international) via Priority Pass
  • Skywards Miles redeemable on Emirates flights and upgrades
  • Path to Emirates Gold Tier for frequent flyers
  • BookMyShow Buy 1 Get 1 (4 times/month)

Cons

  • Rs 10,000 annual fee with no fee waiver option
  • 3.5% forex markup is high for a travel card
  • Miles only valuable on Emirates (not Star Alliance)
  • High minimum income requirement

Fee Details

Annual Fee
₹10,000
Joining Fee
₹10,000
Fee Waiver Condition
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Yes
EMI Conversion
Yes

Reward Structure

Base Rate
1%
Max Rate
2.5%
Currency
Skywards Miles
Welcome Bonus
10,000 Skywards Miles + Skywards Silver Tier membership

Lounge Access

Domestic Lounges
-1
International Lounges
-1

Key Highlights

  • Up to 2.5% Skywards Miles on all purchases
  • Unlimited domestic and international lounge access
  • Complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver Tier membership
  • Emirates Gold Tier on Rs 15L annual spend (incl. Rs 50K on Emirates.com)
  • 10,000 Skywards Miles on joining and renewal

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Rs 2,000 off on MakeMyTrip flights

Use code ICICIFLY for Rs 2,000 off domestic flights above Rs 8,000. International: Rs 5,000 off above Rs 30,000.

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Unlimited Dreamfolks lounge access

ICICI Emeralde cardholders get unlimited domestic lounge visits via Dreamfolks. No spend gate. Companion access included.

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Quick Summary

Best For
travel emirates
Annual Fee ₹10,000
Base Reward 1%
Max Reward 2.5%
Forex Markup 3.5%
Network Mastercard
Min Income ₹18L+

CardTrail Score

8.4
/ 10

Scored across rewards, fees, lounge access, forex, and overall value. Methodology.

Best For

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