Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card
ICICI · VISA★ 4.3/ 5
✓ Details last verified 1 Jan 2026
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Key features
What this card is built to do — the highlights that actually matter.
1% on Other
1% base value on other spends
👑 PREMIUM LIFESTYLE BENEFITS
Concierge, golf, hotel membership and high-value perks for premium cardholders.
ICICI Times Black is a super-premium card co-branded with Times Group. Unlimited movie and event tickets via BookMyShow at no charge, priority access to concerts and sports events, and Times Prime Gold membership. The ₹20,000 annual fee targets HNW entertainment and lifestyle spenders.
Who is this for?
For ICICI HNW customers who spend heavily on entertainment — theatre, concerts, sporting events, and dining. The free unlimited BookMyShow access alone justifies the fee for those who watch 4+ movies and attend 2+ events monthly.
At a glance
Full reward structure
What you earn on every rupee, per spend category. Rates assume 1 pt = ₹0.25 (up to ₹0.40 via best route). How we value points →
| Category | Type | Rate | Monthly cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | reward points | 1% | — |
Other: 1% base value on other spends
Fees & charges
The numbers that matter beyond rewards — verify on the issuer site before applying.
Should you get it?
- Best for: Entertainment power user — 4+ movies + 2+ events monthly, Concert and sporting event attendee, ICICI HNW customer with significant entertainment lifestyle budget, Times Prime Gold power user (Uber/Swiggy/Zomato daily user)
- Super Premium tier — built for high spenders who want top-end perks.
- Strongest value if you spend heavily on Other (1% back).
Pros
- Unlimited movie and event tickets via BookMyShow — no cap on complimentary tickets
- Priority access to concerts, sports events, and premium entertainment
- Times Prime Gold membership included — access to Uber One, Swiggy One, Zomato Pro, and more
- Lounge access and premium lifestyle concierge
Cons
- ₹20,000 annual fee — justified only for very heavy entertainment and event spending
- Value is concentration-dependent — BookMyShow unlimited benefits require 8+ events/month to beat the fee
- Available only to ICICI HNW relationship customers — not open market
- 3.5% forex markup — not suited for international use despite premium positioning
Eligibility & documents
What your icici reward points are worth
Realistic value per point by redemption route — the difference is what most people leave on the table.
Standard redemption
Higher value via iShop travel
The concern
The fee only makes sense at extreme entertainment consumption — 4+ events monthly — which describes very few households honestly.
Bottomline
CardAdvisor Rating: 4.3 / 5Times Black is a lifestyle card with a clear customer: the person attending something ticketed every week. For them the entertainment benefits alone can exceed ₹50,000/year. For ordinary moviegoers, the ₹20,000 fee is theatre of the absurd.
SOURCES & VERIFICATION
Fees, reward rates, and benefits for the Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card are taken from ICICI's official Most Important Terms & Conditions (MITC) and fee schedule — see the issuer's official page. Last verified 1 Jan 2026. Reviewed by Devchandra Sah. Always confirm current details on the issuer's site before applying. How we research →
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