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ICICI Bank Coral Credit Card Review

ICICI Bank Coral is best for a low-fee starter card from icici. Low ₹500 fee, waived at ₹1.5 lakh yearly spend.

Annual fee₹500 + GST
Fee waiver₹1,50,000 / year
Top reward rate0.5%
Forex markup3.5%
NetworkVisa / Mastercard / RuPay
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Min. incomeNot published

Pros

  • Low ₹500 fee, waived at ₹1.5 lakh yearly spend
  • Milestone points from ₹2 lakh yearly spend
  • Movie and dining offers

Cons

  • Low 0.5% base reward rate
  • Lounge access needs ₹75,000 quarterly spend

Reward rate by category

Effective value back per ₹100 spent. 2 points per ₹100 on retail spends; points valued at ₹0.25.

Amazon0.5%
Flipkart0.5%
Other online shopping0.5%
Food delivery0.5%
Dining out0.5%
Groceries0.5%
Flights & hotels0.5%
Fuel0%
Bills & recharges0.25%
Everything else0.5%

Caps, tiers & milestones

  • 2,000 bonus points on ₹2 lakh yearly spend (+1,000 per extra ₹1 lakh)

How much could you earn?

Estimated yearly value after fees and caps for typical spending patterns.

Balanced spender
₹3,96,000/yr spend
₹2,210
Online shopper
₹3,90,000/yr spend
₹2,390
Frequent traveller
₹8,04,000/yr spend
₹-646
Family & groceries
₹5,88,000/yr spend
₹2,960

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Lounge access

1 domestic visit a quarter (needs ₹75,000 spend in the previous quarter) + railway lounge

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ICICI Bank Coral FAQs

What is the annual fee of the ICICI Bank Coral credit card?

The ICICI Bank Coral credit card has a joining fee of ₹500 and an annual fee of ₹500, plus 18% GST. The annual fee is waived if you spend ₹1,50,000 or more in a card year.

Is ICICI Bank Coral a good credit card?

The ICICI Bank Coral card is best for: a low-fee starter card from icici. Its main strengths are: low ₹500 fee, waived at ₹1.5 lakh yearly spend; milestone points from ₹2 lakh yearly spend. Its main drawback: low 0.5% base reward rate.

What is the forex markup on ICICI Bank Coral?

The ICICI Bank Coral card charges a 3.5% forex markup on international transactions, plus 18% GST on the markup.

Does ICICI Bank Coral offer airport lounge access?

Yes: 1 domestic visit a quarter (needs ₹75,000 spend in the previous quarter) + railway lounge. Banks often attach spend conditions to lounge access, so check the latest terms.

✓ Details verified 26 September 2026Minimum income: not published. Sources: ICICI Bank: Coral credit card · Paisabazaar: ICICI Coral (Sep 2026). Banks change terms often, so confirm on the ICICI Bank website before applying.
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