ICICI Bank has decided to increase the credit card replacement charges to Rs 300 plus GST from 11 December 2026
Are you using ICICI Bank credit card? Then this information is for you. The bank has announced several changes related to its credit card rules. The impact of these changes will be visible on different dates in November and December.
Announcement of changes in credit card rules by ICICI bank is like a big blow for its customers. However, these changes will not apply to all cards. Under new rules a customer have to pay more for replacing card, free insurance offered on some card will be stopped and benefit of free movie ticket no longer available.
ICICI Bank has decided to increase the credit card replacement charges. So far, it costs Rs 200 plus GST to change the card. But from 11 December 2026 this fee will increase to Rs 300 plus GST. However, Emeralde Private Metal, 1838 Reserve and Times Black credit cards are excluded from this change.
The bank is going to discontinue the complimentary insurance cover available on some cards from 15 December 2026. This includes air accidents. This facility will be closed on Emeralde Private Metal, Times Black, Emeralde, Emeralde Private, Diamant, Sapphiro and Rubyx credit cards.
ICICI Bank will discontinue the free INOX movie benefit on select cards from 15 December 2026. Rubyx, Coral, Expressions, Chennai Super Kings, MakeMyTrip Platinum, MakeMyTrip Signature, MakeMyTrip, HPCL Super Saver and Emirates Rubyx credit cards are covered by this change.
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Apart from this, the Cancellation For Any Reason cover will also be abolished. This facility was available on Emeralde Private Metal, Times Black, Emeralde and Emeralde Private cards. At the same time, the personal and air accident insurance cover available to Parakram and Parakram Select card holders will also be discontinued from December 15.
