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What happens if I pay only the minimum amount due on my credit card?

Sachin De

Asked 6 Jun 2026

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I cannot pay the full outstanding amount this month. What are the financial consequences if I pay only the minimum due on my ICICI Bank credit card?

5 Answers

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Vaanya Mane·12 Mar 2026

On the lounge access — the PassApp / Dreamfolks integration works smoothly only if you've registered your card on the lounge app before reaching the airport. First-time users always face issues. Do it the night before, not at the lounge counter.

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Ananya Chaturvedi·24 Feb 2026

Credit score impact: each hard inquiry (which happens on card application) drops your score by 5-15 points temporarily. Applying for 3 cards in 2 months is fine IF you get all 3 approved. If 2 get rejected, you've taken a hit with nothing to show for it. Apply smart, not fast.

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Venkatesh Sahu·30 Mar 2026

I had the same dilemma. The way I decided was: list down my top 3 monthly spend categories, calculate the rewards on each card, and pick whichever gives the highest cashback on MY pattern. Generic 'best card' lists are useless for personal decisions.

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Anoop Sangtam·23 Feb 2026

Credit score impact: each hard inquiry (which happens on card application) drops your score by 5-15 points temporarily. Applying for 3 cards in 2 months is fine IF you get all 3 approved. If 2 get rejected, you've taken a hit with nothing to show for it. Apply smart, not fast.

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Sai Malhotra·7 Mar 2026

I've been a customer for 6 years. The biggest upside is the customer service. The biggest downside is the slow mobile app. If you do most banking on the app, test the app at a branch before applying — it's surprisingly old.

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