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ICICI Bank Parakram Credit Card

The entry Parakram card: free for life for Defence and Paramilitary personnel, at half the Select's earn rate and a quarter of its lounge access.

Joining fee
₹0
Annual fee
₹0
Status
Open
Verified
21 August 2026
ICICI Bank Parakram Credit Card

Fees

Joining fee
₹0
Annual fee
₹0
Forex markup
3.5%
Monthly finance charge
3.75%

Rewards

reward points

  • everything-else: 0.4%Domestic spends

Points redeem at ₹0.40 each against a statement, up to ₹1 against ICICI's catalogue.

Travel

Domestic lounge
1/quarter
Forex markup
3.5%

Eligibility

Minimum age
21 years
Restricted to
Indian Defence and Paramilitary personnel

Why this card may suit you

  • It costs nothing to hold — no joining or annual fee.
  • It includes airport lounge access, useful if you travel by air a few times a year.
  • Good fit if you want a card without an ongoing cost to justify.
  • It is restricted to Indian Defence and Paramilitary personnel.

Source & Verification

Verified from official issuer sources. Last verified 21 August 2026

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Joining
₹500
Annual
₹500
Base reward
0.8% everything else
Forex
3.5%
Lounge
1/qtr domestic lounge