TL;DR
- Domestic lounges: For most ICICI cards (e.g., Coral, Rubyx), complimentary domestic lounge access is unlocked by spending ₹75,000 in the previous calendar quarter. Access is available in the next quarter.
- International lounges: Select premium cards provide Priority Pass membership/visits (e.g., Sapphiro; Emeralde variants), with program rules depending on when you were onboarded.
Domestic Lounge Access (India)
Eligibility rule (from Jan 1, 2025): Spend ₹75,000 in a calendar quarter to unlock complimentary domestic lounge access in the subsequent quarter. Example: spend in Oct–Dec to unlock Jan–Mar.
Cards commonly covered: Coral, Rubyx, and some others as per ICICI’s card pages. Each card’s exact visit count and participating lounges are defined by the bank’s current schedule.
How to use at the lounge:
- Go to an eligible domestic lounge.
- Present your ICICI credit card (Visa/Mastercard/RuPay/AmEx variant as applicable).
- The lounge terminal will check your eligibility for complimentary access (based on the bank’s backend rule). If eligible, the visit fee is waived; if not, paid access may be offered.
Heads-up: ICICI has periodically changed access partners/flows (DreamFolks → Priority Pass for new onboardings; other process tweaks). Always check the official card page before you fly.
International Lounge Access
Programme depends on onboarding date and card:
- Sapphiro: For customers onboarded on/after Nov 15, 2024, Sapphiro offers Priority Pass membership (check your welcome kit for quotas).
- Emeralde (and Emeralde Private Metal): Premium variants include Priority Pass and/or network lounge access. The Emeralde Private Metal page explicitly mentions unlimited domestic lounge access for primary & add-on cardholders.
How to use internationally:
- Carry your Priority Pass card (physical or app).
- Show boarding pass + Priority Pass at the partner lounge.
- Guest visits may be chargeable; quotas/reset rules depend on your specific card.
Quick examples from ICICI pages
- Coral: Domestic lounge eligibility unlocked after ₹75,000 spend in the prior quarter.
- Rubyx: Same ₹75,000 prior-quarter spend condition.
- Sapphiro: International lounge access via Priority Pass for onboardings on/after Nov 15, 2024.
- Emeralde Private Metal: Unlimited domestic lounge access; international via Priority Pass.
FAQs
Q. Do I need to register anywhere for domestic lounges?
Usually no—eligibility is checked at the lounge swipe. Keep your card active and meet the spend rule.
Q. What if my DreamFolks login isn’t working anymore?
ICICI has transitioned programmes; some users report issues with older DreamFolks access. Check your specific card page or contact ICICI.
Q. Where can I confirm the latest rules?
On ICICI’s official card pages and the Experience section. Policies can change—always verify before travel.