Should you consider this card?
Welcome benefit
Key highlights
- ₹6 lakh annual-fee waiver • 2 international lounge visits/year • Golf + BookMyShow benefits
Rewards that matter
How you earn
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• 2 ICICI Bank Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible domestic spends. • 4 ICICI Bank Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible international spends. • Check the current issuer terms for excluded merchant categories and accelerated-reward caps.
How to redeem
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• View and redeem ICICI Bank Reward Points through the bank’s rewards channels. • A redemption handling fee of ₹99 + GST may apply per redemption request. • Redemption value, catalogue availability and minimums can change; review the selected option before confirming.
Renewal benefit
Milestone benefits
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• ₹6,00,000 annual spends waive the following year’s annual fee. • One complimentary golf round or lesson per ₹50,000 prior-month retail spend, up to four per month. • Review the issuer’s current milestone and golf terms before planning spends.
Fees and charges
| Joining fee | 6500 |
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| Annual fee | 6500 |
| Forex markup | 3.5% |
| Fuel surcharge | 1% fuel surcharge waiver at HPCL (max ₹100/month) |
| Reward redemption | ₹99 + GST per redemption |
| Interest rate | 3.75% per month |
| Cash advance | 2.5% or ₹300 (whichever is higher) |
| Late payment | ₹100 to ₹1,300 (slab-based) |
What works well
Consider before applying
Benefits and privileges
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• Domestic airport lounge access is spend-linked: ₹75,000 in a calendar quarter unlocks next-quarter access, subject to network-variant terms. • Two international lounge accesses per calendar year for the primary cardholder; programme depends on issuance date. • BookMyShow Buy 1 Get 1 benefit, with the complimentary ticket capped at ₹500; frequency can vary by variant. • Golf, iAssist concierge and lifestyle benefits are subject to current issuer terms.
Eligibility and application
Who may be eligible
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• Age 21 to 65 years, as stated by ICICI Bank for this card. • Final eligibility, income assessment, credit history and approved limit are determined by ICICI Bank. • Resident, employment and documentation requirements vary by applicant and application channel.
Application process
Credofly review
Frequently asked questions
Is ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card lifetime free?
The standard product pricing listed by ICICI Bank is ₹6,500 + GST joining and ₹3,500 + GST annual. Some customers may receive targeted no-fee offers, but those are not guaranteed; confirm the offer shown to you before applying.
How can I get the Sapphiro annual fee waived?
Spend ₹6,00,000 or more in a year to waive the following year’s annual fee, according to the current ICICI Bank Sapphiro product page.
What welcome benefits are offered with Sapphiro?
On payment of the joining fee, ICICI Bank currently lists welcome vouchers worth over ₹13,000, issued within 45 days. Voucher brands and terms can change, so review the latest issuer terms.
What is the domestic airport lounge eligibility?
Spend ₹75,000 or more in a calendar quarter to become eligible for domestic lounge access in the following quarter. The number of visits and availability depend on the network variant and programme terms.
How does international lounge access work?
The primary cardholder receives two complimentary international lounge accesses per calendar year. For cards issued on or after 15 November 2024, ICICI Bank describes Priority Pass membership; earlier customers may have DreamFolks.
What are the Sapphiro golf benefits?
One complimentary golf round or lesson is available for every ₹50,000 of retail spend in the prior calendar month, up to four per month, subject to current Golftripz and issuer terms.
What is the BookMyShow benefit?
Sapphiro offers a Buy 1 Get 1 movie-ticket benefit on BookMyShow, with the complimentary ticket capped at ₹500. The number of redemptions can vary by network variant and issuer terms.
Who is eligible for ICICI Sapphiro?
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What should I check before applying?
Does Sapphiro offer fuel benefits?
What is the foreign-currency markup on Sapphiro?
When was this Sapphiro data last reviewed?
Fees, rewards, availability and eligibility can change. Verify the issuer’s current terms before applying. Record last verified: 0000-00-00. View issuer source ↗
