ICICI Bank Credit Card has recently announced changes in rules, effective from April 1, to provide customers with more benefits. As per the ICICI Bank’s website, starting from April 1, 2024 customers will get complimentary airport lounge access by spending Rs 35000 in the preceding calendar quarter.
Spending in the preceding quarter will help customers unlock the access for the subsequent quarter. For example, to be eligible for complimentary lounge access in the April-May-June 2024 quarter, customers need to spend a minimum of Rs 35,000 in the January-February-March 2024 quarter, and similarly for the following quarters.
Spend and Lounge Eligibility Periods
| Sr. No | Spend Period | Lounge Eligibility Period |
| 1 | Customer spends Rs. 35000 between Dec 26, 2023 to Mar 25, 2024 | Complimentary lounge access(es) between April 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024 |
| 2 | Customer spends Rs. 35000 between Mar 26, 2024 to Jun 25, 2024 | Complimentary lounge access(es) between July 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024 |
| 3 | Customer spends Rs. 35000 between Jun 26, 2024 to Sep 25, 2024 | Complimentary lounge access(es) between Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 |
| 3 | Customer spends Rs. 35000 between Sep 26, 2024 to Dec 25, 2024 | Complimentary lounge access(es) between Jan 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025 |
ICICI Bank Credit Card Eligible for Lounge Access
| ICICI Bank Coral Credit Card | ICICI Bank NRI Secured Coral Visa Credit Card | ICICI Bank Coral American Express Credit Card |
| ICICI Bank Secured Coral Credit Card | ICICI Bank Coral Contactless Credit Card | ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver RuPay Credit Card |
| ICICI Bank LEADTHENEW Coral Credit Card | ICICI Bank Coral Rupay Credit Card | ICICI Bank Mastercard Coral Credit Card |
| ICICI Bank Expression Credit Card | MINE credit card by ICICI Bank Visa Card | MINE Credit card by ICICI Bank Mastercard |
| ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver Visa Credit Card | ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver Master Credit Card | MakeMyTrip ICICI Bank Platinum Credit Card |
| ICICI Bank Manchester United Platinum Credit Card | Chennai Super Kings ICICI Bank Credit Card | Accelero ICICI Bank Credit Card |
| ICICI Bank Parakram Credit Card | ICICI Bank Business Blue Advantage Card | ICICI Bank MakeMy Trip Mastercard Business Platinum Credit Card |
Other recent changes
Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC)
Beginning on February 5, 2024, a DCC fee of 1% plus taxes is being charged for any international transaction made in Indian currency at an international location or with Indian-based merchants registered in another country. This modification affects all ICICI Bank credit cards.
Rewards on Rent Payments and E-Wallet Loading
On February 5, 2024, reward points earning ceased for rent payment and e-wallet loading operations. However, this modification did not affect Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card users.
Rewards on Utility Payments
Effective February 5, 2024, ICICI Bank credit card customers continue to earn reward points as long as they use their card for utility transactions. Government transactions are now included under utility payment transactions. This change affects all credit cards from ICICI Bank.
