
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Card
1 Finance Score:
85
/100
This score will get updated based on your purpose selection.
85
/100
This score will get updated based on your purpose selection.
Eligibility Criteria
Credit Card is Invite only
Rewards on Household Expenses
Groceries
Earn Reward Points at a rate of 18.0% (6x on grocery spend via ICICI iShop)
Transportation
Zero Reward Points
Utilities
Earn Reward Points at a rate of 3.0%
Rewards on Lifestyle Expenses
Clothing and Fashion
Earn Reward Points at a rate of 3.0% (6x Reward Earning on ICICI iShop portal)
Technology and Electronics
Earn Reward Points at a rate of 3.0% (6x Reward Earning on ICICI iShop portal)
Food and Dining
Earn Reward Points at a rate of 3.0%
Entertainment
Earn Reward Points at a rate of 3.0%
Travel and Leisure
Earn Reward Points at a rate of 3.0% (12x on hotels and 6x on flights booking via ICICI iShop)
Additional Benefits
Welcome Benefits
Complimentary one-year membership of Taj Epicure preferred, 12,500 ICICI Reward Points credited annually post 45 days of fee realization & card activation, and 12-month EazyDiner Prime Membership, renewable with yearly fee payment
Domestic Lounge Access
Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access per year at participating lounges
International Lounge Access
Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access per year at participating lounges
Milestone Benefits
Complimentary EaseMyTrip voucher on spending of ₹ 4 Lakhs and EaseMyTrip voucher on spending of ₹ 8 Lakhs in an anniversary year
Luxury Benefits
Unlimited complimentary golf rounds and lessons
Rewards Conversion Rate
Reward Points conversion rate of 1 RP = ₹ 1.00
Repayment Terms
Finance Charges
40.80% per annum
Bundled Insurance
Life Insurance
Personal air accident cover - ₹ 3 crores
Health Insurance
Not available
Travel Insurance
Loss of checked-in Baggage - ₹ 84,000, baggage Insurance - ₹ 25,000, delayed checked-in baggage - ₹ 21,000, delayed flight - ₹ 17,500, missing of connecting international flight during transit - ₹ 21,000, loss of passport and travel-related documents - ₹ 35,000
Credit Liability Cover
Credit shield - ₹ 1 lakh and credit liability cover - ₹ 50,000
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Disclaimer
1 Finance Pvt. Ltd. operates independently and does not issue/provide credit cards. The information presented herein is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be construed as financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, it's essential to undertake your own thorough research and analysis. If you're uncertain about any financial matters, we strongly recommend seeking guidance from an impartial financial advisor.Our Methodology
At 1 Finance, we are dedicated to offering you an unbiased, data-driven, and detailed analysis of various credit cards available in India. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of our meticulous methodology:
- In-depth Market Research
Our initial step was to conduct in-depth market research to understand the vast landscape of credit cards available in India, analysing their unique features and offerings to build foundational knowledge for our evaluation process.
- Feature Shortlisting for Evaluation
We then identified and shortlisted the essential features to be evaluated. This included considering daily expenditure patterns, embedded benefits, joining/annual fees, and eligibility criteria, among others.
- Purpose-Driven Categorisation
Next, we pinpointed the primary purposes for which individuals use credit cards — such as groceries, fuel, dining, or luxury — and categorised the cards accordingly. This alignment with various lifestyle needs and preferences aids in a more targeted selection process.
- Crafting a Detailed Evaluation Framework
Building on the identified credit card categories and the diverse range of benefits they offer, coupled with the different expense categories prevalent among individuals, we constructed a framework to assign weights to the shortlisted parameters. These weights vary across different credit card categories, reflecting the relative importance of each parameter in its respective category, thereby ensuring a nuanced and tailored evaluation process.
- Rigorous Card Evaluation
In this phase, each card was rigorously evaluated against the categories defined in our framework. This comparative analysis differentiates between the good and the not-so-good cards, empowering one to make an informed choice.
- Continuous Market Monitoring
Our commitment goes beyond just crafting this tool. We continuously monitor the market for any updates in card features or the release of new cards, ensuring our tool remains up-to-date and your choices are well-informed.
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