Starting October 1, 2024, ICICI Bank is introducing significant changes to its airport lounge access policy for selected debit cardholders. Here’s a breakdown of the new rules and what they mean for you.
Key Changes
1. Spending Requirement for Complimentary Lounge Access
- ICICI Bank debit cardholders will now need to spend ₹10,000 in the previous calendar quarter to qualify for 2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits each quarter.
- Only e-commerce and POS transactions at retail outlets will count towards the ₹10,000 requirement. ATM withdrawals and non-purchase transactions will not be included.
2. Rolling Eligibility System
- The new policy uses a rolling eligibility system, which means you need to meet the spending requirement in each quarter to enjoy lounge access in the following quarter.
Impacted ICICI Debit Cards
The updated lounge access policy will apply to the following ICICI Bank debit cards:
- ICICI Bank Coral Paywave Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Expressions Business MasterCard Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Rupay Coral Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Expressions MasterCard Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Coral Business MasterCard Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Expressions Paywave Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Coral Business Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Expressions Business Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Coral MasterCard Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Paywave Expressions Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Coral Paywave Business Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Expressions Coral Business MasterCard Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Coral Chip Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Expressions Coral MasterCard Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Rubyx Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Expressions Business Coral Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Rupay Rubyx Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Expressions Coral Debit Card
- ICICI Bank Rubyx MasterCard Debit Card
How to Access Complimentary Airport Lounges
To enjoy your complimentary airport lounge access, here’s what you need to do:
- Present your eligible ICICI Bank debit card that meets the spending threshold.
- Provide a valid boarding pass for travel on the same day or the following day.
- A small ₹2 authorization fee will be charged as part of the verification process.
- Guests traveling with you may not qualify for complimentary access, and additional fees may apply for their entry.
This new policy aims to encourage more active card usage, ensuring that regular spenders benefit from the lounge access perks.