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ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card vs RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card, RBL Bank Icon Credit Card — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank

RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank

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Feature
ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank

RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹3,500₹5,000
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹75,000/mo₹50,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹1,862/yr-₹5,780/yr
Travel—₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹10/mo (₹120/yr)
Top reward rate4 RP/₹1002X points/₹150
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic (4/quarter) + 2 international/year · Domestic airport lounge gated on ₹75,000 spend in the previous calendar quarter; 2 international visits/yearDomestic lounge access · ₹35,000/quarter retail spend from Jul 2025 (same as RBL World Safari program)
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹4,000—

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card leads RBL Bank Icon Credit Card by about ₹3,918/yr in estimated net value.

Spend assumptions for this table

Moderate user spend profile · ₹31,000/mo

₹31,000/month total spend — typical India user

Online ₹8,000 · Groceries ₹5,000 · Other ₹4,000 · Dining ₹3,500 · Bills ₹3,500

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card vs RBL Bank Icon Credit Card comparison table
FeatureICICI Sapphiro Credit Card

ICICI Bank

RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹3,500₹5,000
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹75,000/mo₹50,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹1,862/yr-₹5,780/yr
Travel—₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹10/mo (₹120/yr)
Top reward rate4 RP/₹1002X points/₹150
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic (4/quarter) + 2 international/year · Domestic airport lounge gated on ₹75,000 spend in the previous calendar quarter; 2 international visits/yearDomestic lounge access · ₹35,000/quarter retail spend from Jul 2025 (same as RBL World Safari program)
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹4,000—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹3,500.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card leads with an estimated -₹1,862/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
RBL Bank Icon Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹50,000.
Does this comparison pull my credit score?
No. CardHungry estimates net value from public fee and reward rules only — no bureau check.

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