How to Apply for the ICICI Times Black Credit Card in 2026
Apply for the ICICI Times Black Credit Card and earn 5X reward points on entertainment, dining, and shopping. Eligibility and step-by-step walkthrough.
Jay Dodiya
The ICICI Times Black Credit Card is a super-premium lifestyle card co-branded with Times Group. It offers 5X reward points on Times brand spends (Times Prime, Marriott, Zoomin, etc.), 3X on dining, 2X on all retail, unlimited domestic lounge access, and 4 international lounge visits. The annual fee is ₹20,000, waived on spends of ₹10 lakh in the previous year.
Why this matters
Times Black is targeted at high-net-worth individuals who frequently travel, dine out, and use Times Prime. The 5X on Times brand is unmatched — no other card pays 5% on Marriott or Times Prime. The unlimited domestic lounge access alone recovers the annual fee within 6 visits.
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How to Apply for the ICICI Times Black Credit Card in 2026
Common mistakes to avoid
Times Black is invitation-only for new customers. The public application form is only shown to pre-qualified customers. The 5X on Times brand is capped at 20,000 points per month.
Pro tips
- Talk to your relationship manager 6 months in advance to discuss Times Black eligibility
- Use the card for Marriott, Times Prime, and other Times brand spends to chase the 5X multiplier
- Pair with the ICICI Emeralde for dining and entertainment
- Plan to spend ₹10 lakh to waive the ₹20,000 annual fee
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Jay Dodiya
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