ICICI Emeralde Private Metal vs IDFC FIRST Classic

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Winner
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Bank

Super Premium
VS
IDFC FIRST Classic

IDFC FIRST Classic

IDFC FIRST Bank

Entry
Annual Fee
₹12K vs FREE
Effective Rate
(cash value)
1.0% vs 0.8%
Lounge Access
Unlimited vs None

Detailed Comparison

FeatureICICI Emeralde Private MetalIDFC FIRST Classic
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹12K
FREE
Annual Fee
₹12K
FREE
Fee Waiver
Spend ₹10L annually
None
Forex Markup
1.5%
-
Rewards
Reward Type
Reward Points
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
1%
0.75%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
Unlimited
None
Priority Pass
Yes
-
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹42.0L
₹3.0L

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal is Best For

Ultra HNI customers

View ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Details

IDFC FIRST Classic is Best For

Entry-level LTF card for beginners

View IDFC FIRST Classic Details

Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal wins!

Score: 58vsScore: 37

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