ICICI Bank new airport lounge access benefits and reward points rules for 21 credit cards; check details – Times of India

ICICI Bank cardholders take note! The bank has made notable changes in airport lounge access benefits for 21 credit cards, along with alterations to reward points rules for several other cards. Continue reading to know more.
Airport lounge access
As per the information on the ICICI Bank website, “Commencing on April 1, 2024, you can avail one complimentary airport lounge access by spending Rs.35,000 in the previous calendar quarter. Expenditures made in the prior calendar quarter will unlock access for the subsequent calendar quarter. To qualify for complimentary lounge access in the Apr-May-Jun 2024 quarter, a minimum spend of Rs. 35,000 in the January-February-March 2024 quarter is required, and similarly for the subsequent quarters.”
21 ICICI credit cards

Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC)
According to an ET report, starting from February 1, 2024, a DCC fee of 1%, along with applicable taxes, will be imposed on all international transactions conducted in Indian currency at an international location or with merchants based in India who are registered in another country. This change will impact all ICICI Bank credit cards.
What is Dynamic Currency Conversion?
Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) is a real-time currency conversion service. DCC enables you to make credit card payments in Indian Currency at an international location or to merchants located in India but registered in a foreign nation. While DCC makes it easier to comprehend prices in Indian currency, it comes with additional mark-ups/charges imposed by merchants, which may not be advantageous for you.
Earning Rewards on Rent Payments and E-Wallet Loading
Effective February 1, 2024, transactions involving rent payments and loading funds into e-wallets will no longer accrue reward points. However, this change will not impact the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card.
Rewards on Utility Payments
You will continue to earn reward points on all utility transactions, including government transactions, made with your card. This change will apply to all ICICI Bank credit cards starting February 1, 2024.