ICICI Emeralde Private Metal vs Standard Chartered Smart

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Winner
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Bank

Super Premium
VS
Standard Chartered Smart

Standard Chartered Smart

Standard Chartered

Entry
*

Different Reward Types

Card 1 gives Reward Points while Card 2 gives 💵 Cashback. We're showing effective cash values for fair comparison.

Annual Fee
₹12K vs ₹499
Effective Rate
(cash value)
1.0% vs 1.0%
Lounge Access
Unlimited vs None

Detailed Comparison

FeatureICICI Emeralde Private MetalStandard Chartered Smart
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹12K
₹499
Annual Fee
₹12K
₹499
Fee Waiver
Spend ₹10L annually
Spend ₹1.2L annually
Forex Markup
1.5%
-
Rewards
Reward Type
Reward Points
💵Cashback
Effective Cash Value
1%
1%
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

Standard Chartered Smart is Best For

Simple online cashback seekers

Watch Out
  • Min ₹2500 for redemption
  • May be discontinued
View Standard Chartered Smart Details

Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal wins!

Score: 58vsScore: 23

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