ICICI Emeralde Private Metal vs Kotak 811 Credit Card

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Winner
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Bank

Super Premium
VS
Kotak 811 Credit Card

Kotak 811 Credit Card

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Entry
Annual Fee
₹12K vs ₹500
Effective Rate
(cash value)
1.0% vs 0.2%
Lounge Access
Unlimited vs None

Detailed Comparison

FeatureICICI Emeralde Private MetalKotak 811 Credit Card
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹12K
₹0
Annual Fee
₹12K
₹500
Fee Waiver
Spend ₹10L annually
Spend ₹50K annually
Forex Markup
1.5%
-
Rewards
Reward Type
Reward Points
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
1%
0.2%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
Unlimited
None
Priority Pass
Yes
-
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹42.0L
₹1.8L

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal is Best For

Ultra HNI customers

View ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Details

Kotak 811 Credit Card is Best For

Entry-level card for Kotak customers

Watch Out
  • Reward point value reduced from ₹0.25 to ₹0.10 in Jun 2025
View Kotak 811 Credit Card Details

Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal wins!

Score: 58vsScore: 14

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