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ICICI Bank Parakram Credit Card

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ICICI Bank Parakram Credit Card

The base tier of ICICI's Defence and Paramilitary personnel co-brand series — a zero-fee card with useful insurance cover and modest everyday rewards.

Rates and fees last verified 14 September 2026.

Annual fee

₹0

Joining fee

₹0

Reward type

points

Base reward rate

1%

Card network

Visa

Card tier

Entry

Reward rates by category

  • Groceries5%

Eligibility

  • Employment: salaried

Benefits

  • 1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit per quarter (min ₹75,000 quarterly spend)
  • Personal accident insurance cover of ₹2 lakh and air accident insurance cover of ₹20 lakh
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations

Pros

  • + Lifetime free for Defence/Paramilitary personnel
  • + ₹2L personal accident plus ₹20L air accident insurance included
  • + Fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, not just one brand

Cons

  • Restricted to Defence and Paramilitary personnel
  • Modest base reward rate (1 point per ₹100)
  • Lounge access gated behind a quarterly spend threshold

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