ICICI Bank Platinum Chip Credit Card
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ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank Platinum Chip Credit Card

Visa
Regular

Your rating

Community rating

Best for First Credit Card

Joining Fee

Free

Annual Fee

Free

Reward Rate

0.5%

Forex Markup

3.5%

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Key Benefits

Lifetime free credit card with no joining or annual fee
2 Reward Points per ₹100 on retail spends
1 Reward Point per ₹100 on utility & insurance spends
Up to 12X Reward Points on iShop travel and voucher bookings
1% fuel surcharge waiver on ₹400–₹4,000 fuel transactions at HPCL pumps
Dining discounts via ICICI Bank Culinary Treats program
EMI conversion available on eligible purchases
Contactless chip-and-PIN security for safer transactions

Rewards

How you earn back on every swipe

points

Reward type

0.5%

Earn rate

0.25

Per point

Fees & Charges

Programme fees we track below. Interest on cash withdrawals or revolving balances, late-payment slabs and other charges are set by the bank and spelled out in their Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC). Use the official product page for those details.

Joining feeFree
Annual feeFree
Interest-free period50 days
Interest rate (APR)41.88% – 45%
Late payment fee (max)₹1,300
Cash advance fee2.5% (min ₹500)
Over-limit fee2.5%
Forex markup3.5%
Fuel surcharge waiverYes (₹400–₹4000)

Travel & Lounge Access

Airport perks included with this card

0 per quarter

Domestic lounge visits

0 per year

International lounge visits

Card Features

Metal Card
Contactless
UPI Linked

Tips & reviews

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Eligibility

Age21+ yrs – 65
Min. income₹16,667/month
CIBIL score650+

Employment type

SalariedSelf employed

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Completely lifetime free credit card
  • Simple beginner-friendly rewards structure
  • Good entry-level card for building credit history
  • Fuel surcharge waiver adds everyday savings
  • Decent ICICI merchant offers on dining and shopping
  • Easy approval for salaried first-time users
  • Contactless payments and EMI features included
Cons
  • No airport lounge access
  • Reward redemption value is relatively low
  • Base reward rate is weaker than modern cashback cards
  • Forex markup is high for international spends
  • Best rewards require iShop usage
  • Limited travel and premium lifestyle benefits
  • Reward exclusions apply on fuel, rent, wallet loads & government payments

Who is this card for?

Students, young professionals or anyone new to credit who wants a fee-free card to build credit history. No significant rewards — the primary purpose is access and credit score building.

Quick Links

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Data last updated 18 Mar 2026