ICICI Bank Diamant Credit Card Review
The ICICI Bank Diamant is one of ICICI’s most exclusive cards — invitation-only, with a headline-grabbing MacBook Air welcome gift, unlimited lounges and luxury memberships. Here is the verified review.
- Apple MacBook Air welcome gift
- Unlimited complimentary lounge access
- 6 RP per ₹100 international (air-miles convertible)
- Taj Epicure & Inner Circle Gold memberships
- BOGO movies, golf and insurance
- Annual fee waived at ₹25 lakh spend
- Invitation-only — you cannot apply directly
- Steep ₹1.25 lakh joining + ₹10,000 annual fees
- 3 RP/₹100 domestic (₹0.25/point) is modest for the tier
- Value is status/travel-led
- Relevant to a very small audience
Fees & rewards
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Joining fee | ₹1,25,000 |
| Annual fee | ₹10,000 (waived on ₹25 lakh prior-year spend) |
| International spends | 6 RP per ₹100 |
| Domestic spends | 3 RP per ₹100 (1 RP = ₹0.25) |
| Welcome | Apple MacBook Air |
| Lounge | Unlimited complimentary access |
Eligibility & documents
Access
By ICICI invitation only
Memberships
Taj Epicure; Inner Circle Gold
Network
World / Diamant
Best for
Ultra-affluent travellers
Air miles
Points convertible
Documents
Via ICICI relationship
Who this card is for
- Best fit: ultra-affluent ICICI customers who travel and will use the luxury memberships.
- Not for: most users — it’s invite-only and fee-heavy.
How to get it & how to cancel
Get it: by ICICI invitation. Cancel: call ICICI customer care after clearing dues; redeem/convert points first.
Final verdict
The ICICI Diamant is a flagship status card — a MacBook Air welcome, unlimited lounges, Taj Epicure and strong international earning make it compelling for the ultra-affluent. It’s invite-only and expensive, so it’s aspirational for most; for those invited who travel heavily, it delivers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for the Diamant?
No — it’s invitation-only from ICICI Bank.
What’s the welcome gift?
An Apple MacBook Air.
What are the fees?
₹1.25 lakh joining and ₹10,000 annual (annual waived on ₹25 lakh prior-year spend).
How rewarding is it?
6 ICICI Rewards points per ₹100 international and 3 per ₹100 domestic (1 RP = ₹0.25; convertible to air miles).
Data current as of June 2026, cross-checked against ICICI Bank and aggregators. Fees and benefits change — confirm on icicibank.com before applying.