Curtain Falls on Free Movies: ICICI Bank Credit Card Rules Change from Feb 1, 2026

Big update coming for ICICI Bank credit cardholders
From February 1, 2026, ICICI is rolling out key rule changes — and the biggest one hits movie lovers directly.

What’s Changing?

BookMyShow Complimentary Movie Benefit — Discontinued

  • The free / complimentary movie ticket benefit will no longer be available on select ICICI credit cards from Feb 1, 2026
  • If you relied on ICICI cards for regular BOGO or free movie perks — this one hurts

Other Key Changes Also Kick In

  • Reward rules and category eligibility continue as per revised structure
  • Caps and conditions on certain spend categories (like transport, insurance, etc.) remain applicable
  • Some benefits now require minimum spend thresholds to unlock (depending on card variant)

(Exact impact varies by card — Platinum, Coral, Rubyx, Sapphiro, Emeralde, etc.)

What This Means for You

  • Occasional moviegoers: Not a huge loss
  • Regular movie watchers: Time to rethink which card you swipe
  • Premium cardholders: Entertainment perks are slowly being replaced by spend-linked benefits.

Quick Take

ICICI Bank’s Feb 2026 update marks another step in the slow exit of “easy perks” like free movies. If entertainment benefits matter to you, this is a good moment to re-evaluate your card mix before the new rules kick in.