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ICICI Bank Rubyx Credit Card

A well-rounded mid-tier card for lifestyle, movies, and everyday rewards

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Joining Fee
₹3,000 + GST
Annual Fee
₹2,000 + GST
Reward Rate
2 pts/₹100 domestic; 4 pts/₹100 international (MC) | 3 pts/₹100 domestic; 6 pts/₹100 international (Amex)
Lounge Access
2 domestic per quarter (8/year)
Forex Markup
3.5%
Fuel Waiver
1% surcharge waiver up to ₹250/month
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Key Features & Benefits
  • 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on domestic spends (Mastercard)
  • 4 Reward Points per ₹100 on international spends (Mastercard)
  • 3 pts/₹100 domestic & 6 pts/₹100 international (Amex variant)
  • 2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter (8/year)
  • 25% off on movie tickets, Buy 1 Get 1 at BookMyShow
  • 1 complimentary golf round per month at premier courses
  • 24×7 concierge services
  • ICICI Bank Culinary Treats — dining privileges
  • Complimentary roadside assistance
  • Annual fee waiver on ₹3L annual spend
  • Fuel surcharge waiver on ₹400–₹4,000 transactions
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Welcome & Joining Benefits
  • Travel & shopping gift vouchers worth ₹5,000 on card activation
Milestone Benefits
  • ₹3L annual spend → ₹2,000 annual fee waived
Pros & Cons

✓ Advantages

  • Good movie benefits — BookMyShow BOGO
  • Golf access at premier courses — rare at this fee
  • Amex variant gives 3X domestic (better than standard 2X)
  • Annual fee waiver achievable at ₹25K/month spend
  • Dual network option (MC + Amex)

✗ Disadvantages

  • Only 2 lounge visits/quarter — lower than Sapphiro
  • 3.5% forex markup — not suitable for international use
  • Low base reward rate (2X) on Mastercard domestic
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Rubyx compare to Sapphiro?
Sapphiro gives 6X rewards, 4 lounge visits/quarter, 2 free movies/month, and 2 international lounge visits vs Rubyx's 2X rewards, 2 lounge visits/quarter, and BOGO movies. Sapphiro is more rewarding but costs ₹3,500/year vs ₹2,000/year for Rubyx.
Is the golf benefit truly free?
Yes, 1 complimentary golf round per month is included. After the free monthly quota, additional rounds are chargeable at the respective course's green fee rates.
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