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ICICI Bank
RuPay
Sapphiro

ICICI Bank Sapphiro

Premium travel card with RuPay UPI linking via iMobile Pay and ₹2 lakh personal accident cover; same rewards and lounge access as the Visa variant but smaller welcome vouchers.

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Also available on Visa

ICICI Bank Sapphiro is issued on more than one network — each has different rewards and lounge access.

  • ICICI Bank
    VISA
    Sapphiro

    Visa variant

    The RuPay variant adds UPI linking via iMobile Pay and a ₹2 lakh personal accident cover this Visa variant doesn't have, but carries smaller welcome vouchers (~₹9,500 vs. ~₹13,000 on Visa, which additionally includes a ₹5,000 Da Milano voucher and 3 months of EazyDiner Prime).

Last reviewed 21 July 2026

Fees

Joining fee

₹6,500

Annual fee

₹3,500

Waiver: Annual fee waived from the second year on annual spend of ₹6,00,000 or more

Eligibility

Min. monthly income: ₹75,000

Min. CIBIL Score: 750+

Age: 21–65 yrs

Employment: salaried, self employed, business owner

Rewards

travel4x points
all other2x points

Welcome benefits

  • • Welcome vouchers worth over ₹9,500 across Tata CliQ, Croma, EaseMyTrip and Uber — a smaller voucher set than the Visa variant, which also includes a ₹5,000 Da Milano voucher and 3 months of complimentary EazyDiner Prime membership

Perks

  • ✓Domestic lounge access: 16/yr4 complimentary visits per quarter, subject to minimum ₹75,000 spend in the preceding quarter
  • ✓International lounge access: 2/yr2 complimentary visits per year via complimentary Priority Pass membership
  • ✓Fuel surcharge waiver: 1%Capped at ₹250/month
  • ✓Forex markup: 3.5%
  • ✓Concierge service
  • ✓Up to 4 complimentary golf rounds per quarter (1 round per ₹50,000 quarterly retail spend)
  • ✓Air accident cover: ₹3 crore (international travel)
  • ✓Baggage insurance: ₹25,000
  • ✓Personal accident cover: ₹2 lakh (RuPay-exclusive; not offered on the Visa sibling)
  • ✓Milestone bonus: 4,000 points on ₹4 lakh annual spend, plus 2,000 points per additional ₹1 lakh (up to 20,000 points/year)
  • ✓24/7 concierge for flight, hotel and dining reservations
  • ✓UPI linking via iMobile Pay: verify card details, set a UPI PIN, and pay at any UPI QR merchant that accepts RuPay credit cards on UPI

Common questions

What is the annual fee on the ICICI Bank Sapphiro?
The joining fee is ₹6,500. The annual fee is ₹3,500. Annual fee waived from the second year on annual spend of ₹6,00,000 or more
What are the reward rates on the ICICI Bank Sapphiro?
ICICI Bank Sapphiro earns 4x points on travel, 2x points on all other spends.
Does the ICICI Bank Sapphiro offer airport lounge access?
Yes: 16 domestic lounge visits per year (4 complimentary visits per quarter, subject to minimum ₹75,000 spend in the preceding quarter) and 2 international lounge visits per year (2 complimentary visits per year via complimentary Priority Pass membership).
Who is eligible for the ICICI Bank Sapphiro?
Applicants typically need a CIBIL Score of 750+, a minimum age of 21, and must be salaried or self employed or business owner. Salaried applicants typically need a minimum monthly income of ₹75,000; self-employed applicants are typically assessed on a minimum annual income of ₹9,00,000 instead. Exact criteria are set by ICICI Bank and can vary by application.
Is the ICICI Bank Sapphiro available on other networks?
Yes, it's also issued on Visa. The RuPay variant adds UPI linking via iMobile Pay and a ₹2 lakh personal accident cover this Visa variant doesn't have, but carries smaller welcome vouchers (~₹9,500 vs. ~₹13,000 on Visa, which additionally includes a ₹5,000 Da Milano voucher and 3 months of EazyDiner Prime).

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