Asked the call centre they said to contact back office by email
so I emailed the back office and they said you need to apply online and you will then see if it is lifetime free or paid---
Dear sir,
I, Mr abc hold 3 ICICI credit cards-+
Lifetime free Platinum card ending xxx
Lifetime free Amazon card ending xxx
MakeMyTrip signature card ending xxx, for which I paid 2950
I request you to kindly give me your Sapphiro credit card lifetime free
I am a HNI with good credit rating of 831/900 and a 100% payment record
Kindly oblige and give me your Sapphiro credit card lifetime free.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely
Abc
We write with reference to your query regarding Credit Card.
Thank you for showing interest in ICICI Bank Credit Card.
You may apply for ICICI Bank Credit Card by visiting our website
https://www.icicibank.com/ Select Credit Cards under Products _ Click on "Apply Now"
You can also visit the nearest ICICI Bank branch along with original proof of photo ID.
To locate the nearest ICICI Bank branch, visit maps.icicibank.com/mobile
We unable to confirm you will receive life time free credit card.
In case if application reflects as Joining fee and annual fee Nil, that means its a lifetime free credit card.
Sincerely,
xxx
Customer Service Associate
Team ICICI Bank