Citi Cashback vs ICICI Sapphiro
Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards
Citi Cashback
Citibank
Mid-RangeVS
Winner

ICICI Sapphiro
ICICI Bank
Premium*
Different Reward Types
Card 1 gives 💵 Cashback while Card 2 gives ⭐ Reward Points. We're showing effective cash values for fair comparison.
Annual Fee
₹500 vs ₹4K
Effective Rate
(cash value)
0.5% vs 0.5%
Lounge Access
None vs 4/quarter
Detailed Comparison
| Feature | Citi Cashback | ICICI Sapphiro |
|---|---|---|
Fees & Charges | ||
| Joining Fee | ₹500 | ₹7K |
| Annual Fee | ₹500 | ₹4K |
| Fee Waiver | Spend ₹50K annually | Spend ₹6L annually |
| Forex Markup | - | 3.5% |
Rewards | ||
| Reward Type | 💵Cashback | ⭐Reward Points |
| Effective Cash Value | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Lounge Access | ||
| Domestic Lounges | None | 4/quarter |
| Priority Pass | - | - |
Eligibility | ||
| Min. Income | ₹3.0L | ₹18.0L |
Citi Cashback is Best For
Utility bill payers
Watch Out
- • Citi exited India, cards managed by Axis
Our Verdict
Based on overall features and value,
ICICI Sapphiro wins!
Score: 17vsScore: 24





