ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank Sapphiro

Last updated: 28 September 2026

Welcome offerWelcome Vouchers ₹9000
Annual fee
₹ 6,500
Reward rate
4 Points per ₹100 International
Editorial score guidance
750+
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ICICI Bank Sapphiro | CardsGuruji
VisaAmex
Rewards

How the rewards work

What you earn on every spend, and the ways you can cash it in.

You earn

4 Points per ₹100 International

2 Points Domestic

Reward currency
Points
Card network
Visa · Amex
Perks

What you get with this card

The privileges that come bundled in, beyond the reward points.

  • 2 Intl Lounge visits

  • BOGO Movie Tickets

  • Golf Games

Our verdict

Pros & cons

An honest read on where this card earns its keep — and where it doesn't.

What we like

  • Golf benefits

  • Movie offers

What to watch out for

  • Average reward rate

Costs

Fees & charges

Everything the issuer can bill you for, in one place.

Annual fee
₹6,500Charged every year from the second year

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Balance transfer
1%
Foreign currency markup
3.5% + GST
Late payment
₹1200
Returned payment
₹500

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.4%
Balance transfer
3.4%
Cash advance
3.4%

Fee waiver: most issuers waive the renewal fee once your yearly spends cross a set threshold. Confirm the exact criteria with ICICI Bank before you apply.

Eligibility

Credit-score and eligibility guidance

Issuer-stated requirements and CardsGuruji guidance are shown separately.

750+out of 900
CardsGuruji editorial guidance: 750+

What this means for your application

  • A score range is general guidance, not an issuer's eligibility requirement.
  • Issuers independently assess income, employment, existing obligations, repayment history and other criteria.
  • Check the issuer's current eligibility terms before applying; no score guarantees approval.

Note: A displayed score is editorial guidance only unless separately identified as an issuer-stated requirement.

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FAQs About ICICI Bank Sapphiro

Everything you need to know about ICICI Bank Sapphiro fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

ICICI Bank Sapphiro has an annual fee of ₹6,500 plus 18% GST. Most cardholders can get subsequent annual renewal fees waived by reaching the bank's annual milestone spend threshold. Additionally, the initial fee is often offset by welcome privileges like "Welcome Vouchers ₹9000".

ICICI Bank Sapphiro earns Points at a primary rate of 4 Points per ₹100 International. Specifically, 2 Points Domestic. Spends in Premium, Lifestyle categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Yes, ICICI Bank Sapphiro features complimentary airport lounge privileges. Privileges include: "2 Intl Lounge visits". Note that banks frequently require a minimum spend (typically ₹35,000 to ₹50,000) in the previous calendar quarter to unlock complimentary lounge access.

A CIBIL credit score of 750 or above is strongly recommended for approval of ICICI Bank Sapphiro. Applicants should be Indian residents aged 21 to 65 years with a stable monthly income (salaried or self-employed with ITR) and no recent payment defaults or high credit utilization over 30%.

ICICI Bank Sapphiro is issued on the Visa or Amex network with worldwide acceptance at over 30 million merchant establishments and online portals. International transactions, contactless tap-to-pay (up to ₹5,000 without PIN), and tokenized payments are supported once enabled in your banking app.

ICICI Bank Sapphiro levies a forex markup fee of 3.5% + GST on transactions processed in foreign currencies. For cross-border shopping and overseas travel, remember that standard 18% GST applies on the markup charge.

ICICI Bank Sapphiro currently features a welcome offer: "Welcome Vouchers ₹9000". To claim this joining perk, cardholders typically need to activate the card and complete a qualifying initial transaction within 30 to 60 days of card issuance.

Key highlights include Golf benefits and Movie offers. However, keep in mind that Average reward rate. Overall, ICICI Bank Sapphiro delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Premium, Lifestyle.

You can apply for ICICI Bank Sapphiro directly through ICICI Bank's official website or digital portal. Essential documents include your PAN card, Aadhaar card for video KYC, proof of address, and recent income documentation (3 months' salary slips or latest ITR with computation). Decisions are typically communicated within 2 to 4 working days.