If you hold an ICICI Bank debit card and wish to enjoy complimentary airport lounge access during your air travels, it’s important to be aware of the new rules that have come into effect from October 1, 2024.
ICICI Bank has updated its policies regarding airport lounge access on certain debit cards. Here’s what you need to know:
New Rules for Free Airport Lounge Access
As per the ICICI Bank website, starting from October 1, 2024, to qualify for free airport lounge access, cardholders must spend a minimum of Rs 10,000 in the previous calendar quarter.
For example, to avail free access in the October-December 2024 quarter, a minimum spend of Rs 10,000 is required in the July-September 2024 quarter.
Applicable Debit Cards
The new rules for airport lounge access apply to the following ICICI Bank debit cards:
ICICI Bank Coral PayWave Debit Card
ICICI Bank Expression Business Mastercard Debit Card
ICICI Bank RuPay Coral Debit Card
ICICI Bank Expression Mastercard Debit Card
ICICI Bank Coral Business Mastercard
ICICI Bank Expression PayWave Debit Card
ICICI Bank Coral Business Debit Card
ICICI Bank Expression Business Debit Card
ICICI Bank Coral MasterCard
ICICI Bank PayWave Expression Debit Card
ICICI Bank Coral PayWave Business Debit Card
ICICI Bank Expression Coral Business Mastercard Debit Card
ICICI Bank Coral Chip Debit Card
ICICI Bank Expression Coral Mastercard Debit Card
ICICI Bank Rubix Debit Card
ICICI Bank Expression Business Coral Debit Card
ICICI Bank Rupay Rubix Debit Card
ICICI Bank Expression Coral Debit Card
ICICI Bank Rubix Mastercard Debit Card
How to Avail Free Lounge Access?
To use complimentary airport lounge access, cardholders need to present a valid, unexpired debit card along with an air ticket or boarding pass at the lounge entrance.
An authorization fee of Rs 2 will be charged for entry. Free access is limited to the cardholder only, and additional charges will apply for any accompanying guests.
These changes are designed to encourage more spending on ICICI Bank debit cards and offer exclusive benefits to their loyal customers.
