ICICI Emirates Skywards RuPay Rubyx 2025
8,000 Welcome Skywards Miles
8 Domestic + 4 International Lounge
2.5 Skywards per ₹100
₹1,499 + GST Fee
Get over ₹75,000+ value with 8K welcome miles + 12 lounges + fast Emirates redemption!
Best mid-tier Emirates co-branded card! ICICI Emirates RuPay Rubyx gives 8,000 welcome Skywards miles, 8 domestic + 4 international lounge visits, 2.5 Skywards per ₹100, low forex & instant redemption on Emirates flights.
Perfect for frequent Emirates flyers!
Card At a Glance
Joining Fee
₹1,499 + GST
Annual Fee
₹1,499 + GST
Welcome Bonus
8,000 Skywards
Lounge Access
8 Dom + 4 Int'l
Reward Rate
2.5 Skywards/₹100
Forex Markup
2%
Complete Fees & Charges
| Particulars | Details |
| Joining Fee | ₹1,499 + GST |
| Annual Fee | ₹1,499 + GST (waived on ₹5L spend) |
| Skywards Miles | 2.5 per ₹100 (all spends) |
| Forex Markup | 2% + GST |
| Welcome Bonus | 8,000 Skywards on fee payment |
Detailed Reward Rates (2025)
- 8,000 Skywards miles as welcome bonus
- 2.5 Skywards per ₹100 on all spends (no cap)
- Instant redemption on Emirates website
- Miles never expire as long as card active
Airport Lounge Access
- 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- 4 international lounge visits per year (RuPay network)
Insurance & Protection Benefits
- ₹1 Crore air accident cover
- Zero lost card liability
- Purchase protection up to ₹1 Lakh
Pros & Cons (Real User View)
| Pros | Cons |
| 8,000 welcome Skywards | ₹1,499 + GST fee |
| 12 total lounge visits | Reward rate only 2.5% |
| 2% forex markup | Miles only useful on Emirates |
| RuPay UPI linked | |
Eligibility Criteria & Documents Required
- Age: 21–60 years
- Minimum Annual Income: ₹8 Lakh
- Credit Score: 750+ preferred
- Documents: PAN, Aadhaar, Salary Slip / ITR
How to Apply Online (3-Minute Process)
- Visit ICICI Bank website
- Select Emirates RuPay Rubyx → Apply
- Fill details & Video KYC
- Instant approval possible
- Card + 8K Skywards in 10 days
Final Verdict – Should You Get It in 2025?
Best mid-tier Emirates card! 8K welcome + 12 lounges + 2.5 Skywards/₹100 + 2% forex = ₹75K+ value/year. Must-have if you fly Emirates 2–3 times a year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
8,000 Skywards kitne ki flight?
Delhi–Dubai round trip possible in off-season.
Miles expire karte hain?
No! As long as card active.
International lounge RuPay se?
Yes! 4 visits via RuPay network.