ICICI Emeralde Private Metal vs RBL Platinum Maxima

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Winner
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Bank

Super Premium
VS
RBL Platinum Maxima

RBL Platinum Maxima

RBL Bank

Mid-Range
Annual Fee
₹12K vs ₹2K
Effective Rate
(cash value)
1.0% vs 0.5%
Lounge Access
Unlimited vs 1/quarter (₹35K spend req from Jul 2025)

Detailed Comparison

FeatureICICI Emeralde Private MetalRBL Platinum Maxima
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹12K
₹2K
Annual Fee
₹12K
₹2K
Fee Waiver
Spend ₹10L annually
None
Forex Markup
1.5%
-
Rewards
Reward Type
Reward Points
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
1%
0.5%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
Unlimited
1/quarter (₹35K spend req from Jul 2025)
Priority Pass
Yes
-
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹42.0L
₹6.0L

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal is Best For

Ultra HNI customers

View ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Details

RBL Platinum Maxima is Best For

Mid-tier rewards with lounge

View RBL Platinum Maxima Details

Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal wins!

Score: 58vsScore: 19

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