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High-end flying perks

  • Earn 10,000 Skywards miles

  • Complimentary Skywards silver tier membership

  • Save up to 10% on Emirates flights

  • Unlimited access to airport lounges

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Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Emeralde Credit Card: Fees and charges

  • Joining fee

    ₹10,000 + Goods and Services Tax (GST)

  • Annual fee

    ₹10,000 + Goods and Services Tax (GST)

  • Automated Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawal

    Pay 3.75% interest, per month

  • If only minimum due is paid

    Pay 3.75% interest per month

     

  • For late bill payment

    Ranging from ₹100 to ₹1,300

  • Most important terms & conditions

    Please refer to the Most Important Terms & Conditions (MITC) (PDF, 255 KB) for other charges

     

    Click here (PDF, 190 KB) for applicable Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)

Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Emeralde Credit Card FAQs

How can I qualify for Emirates Skywards Gold Tier membership using the ICICI Bank Emirates Emeralde Credit Card?

To qualify for an upgrade to Skywards Gold Tier, the Emirates Emeralde Credit Cardholder must:

  • Spend a total of ₹15 lakhs within an anniversary year.
  • Out of this, at least ₹50,000 must be spent on Emirates bookings.
  • Even if these criteria are met early, the upgrade happens only after 12 months from the card issuance date and upon payment of the annual fee for the following year.

Do supplementary cardholders earn Skywards Miles?

Yes. Any eligible spend made by supplementary cardholders of Emirates Emeralde Credit Card will earn Skywards Miles, which will be credited to the primary cardholder’s Emirates Skywards account. The rate of earning remains the same as for primary cardholders.

How to avail complimentary international airport lounge access?

Enjoy unlimited complimentary access to international airport lounges with ICICI Bank Emirates Emerald Credit Card. Complimentary benefits are applicable only for the primary cardholder.

For an ICICI Bank Emirates Emeralde Credit Card customer who has applied for the card on or after 15 November 2024.

Priority Pass Membership

  • Complimentary Priority Pass Membership for the primary cardholder with ICICI Bank Emirates Emeralde Credit Card
  • Access 1,400+ lounges in 145+ countries worldwide
  • Present your Priority Pass Membership Card at the participating international lounges.
  • For the complete list of international airport lounges, visit https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-lounges

For an ICICI Bank Emirates Emeralde Credit Card customer who has applied for the card before 15 November 2024.

DreamFolks Membership

  • Access 650+ lounges in 100+ countries.
  • Present your DreamFolks Membership Card at the participating international lounges.
  • Click here (PDF, 1.12 MB) for the complete list of international airport lounges.

 

 

How can I avail discount on Emirates flight bookings using my ICICI Bank Emirates Emeralde Credit Card?

To avail upto 10% discount on Emirates flight bookings, please follow the below steps

  • Visit www.emirates.com or open the Emirates App.

  • Click on “Book Now”

  • Enter promo code “INICI26” before searching for flights.

  • Complete your booking using your Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Emeralde Credit Card at the time of payment.

What is the criteria for being eligible for the movie benefits offer with BookMyShow?

Starting Apr 1, 2026, to be eligible for availing complimentary tickets offer on movie/ events tickets with BookMyShow, you must spend ₹25,000 or more on your Emirates Emeralde Credit Card within the preceding spends quarter. This entitles you to avail the offer in the following calendar quarter. Please go through the illustration below to understand spends and offer eligibility period. 

Please go through the below illustration to understand the spends period along with the lounge eligibility period:

Spends period offer -  eligibility period

  • Spend ₹25,000 between Dec 26, 2025 and Mar 25, 2026 - Get movie offer benefit between Apr 01, 2026 and June 30, 2026.
  • Spend ₹25,000 between Mar 26, 2026 and June 25, 2026 - Get movie offer benefit between July 01, 2026 and Sep 30, 2026.

Customers with Credit Card on dual networks (Mastercard & Amex | Visa & RuPay) can avail one movie offer per month, per variant. Any additional bookings beyond the complimentary benefit will be charged as per the rates decided by the service provider. To book your movie ticket and for detailed terms & conditions, please click here.

Add-on/Plus card members need to individually spend ₹25,000 in the preceding spends quarter, to be eligible for the offer in the subsequent calendar quarter

Is there any cashback offer on American Express Credit Card variant while booking movie tickets on BookMyShow?

Cashback offers on the Amex variant have been revoked effective from 01 Jan 2025.

Customers can avail upfront offers while booking tickets on BookMyShow by following the steps below-

  • Navigate to ‘Apply Offers’ section
  • Click on the tab - Credit/ Debit/ Net Banking
  • Choose ICICI Bank Complimentary tickets offer on selected ICICI Bank Credit Cards
  • Enter the Card Number and click ‘Apply Offer’
  • Once the success message shows up, the offer will be applied on the billing page.

When will the Skywards Miles be reflected in my Emirates account?

The Skywards Miles of your Emirates Emeralde Credit Card are credited to the registered Emirates Skywards account within 48 hours of the credit card statement generation date. The cardholder’s account must remain active and not delinquent during this period.

What if I don’t have an Emirates Skywards account before applying for the card?

If you are not an Emirates Skywards member at the time of application, ICICI Bank will create one for you. Your personal details, such as your name, email address, and mobile number, will be shared securely with Emirates to enroll you in the program.

What types of spending are excluded from milestone calculations?

Excluded spends for milestone benefits include:

  • Cash advances
  • Interest or service charges
  • Late payment fee
  • Joining and annual fee
  • Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) payments
  • Balance transfers
  • Personal Loan on Credit Card (PLCC) transactions

Only retail purchases are considered, and reversals are deducted from spending totals.

How long are Skywards Miles valid for?

Skywards Miles earned are valid for three years from the date of the flight or partner transaction that earned them. After three years, any unused miles will automatically expire.

Can Skywards Miles be redeemed by someone else?

Skywards Miles can be redeemed only by the primary cardholder of the Emirates Emeralde Credit Card or their authorized travel coordinator. In the case of minors, a parent or guardian may redeem rewards on their behalf, subject to availability and Emirates Skywards terms.

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