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ICICI Bank Times Black Credit Card
2 RP per ₹100 base (1 RP = ₹0.25, so ~0.5% return). 3X on weekday dining. Headline perk is the Times Prime bundle, not the earn rate.
what it costs
| joining fee | ₹1,000 |
|---|---|
| annual fee | ₹1,000 |
| how to dodge the fee | Annual fee waived on ₹1,50,000 spend in the preceding anniversary year |
| forex markup | 3.5% + GST |
how you earn
every ₹100 you swipe earns you points in ICICI Bank Reward Points.
| default | 0.5× / ₹100 |
|---|---|
| dining | 1.5× / ₹100 |
freebies
| welcome gift | Complimentary annual Times Prime membership |
|---|
extras
| domestic lounges | 4/year (1/quarter) |
|---|---|
| international lounges | — |
| who can apply | Salaried or self-employed; standard ICICI underwriting |
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