While many shoppers are taking advantage of Diwali offers from various credit card issuers, you may already have exhausted the promotions on some cards — for example, HDFC. If you still have discretionary spending planned this festive season, a paired Amex offer from ICICI and IndusInd could help you save further. Both programs reward qualifying spends with Marriott dining vouchers, allowing you to enjoy a premium dining experience at participating Marriott properties across India.
ICICI – Amex Marriott Voucher Offer
ICICI – Amex Marriott Voucher Offer
- Offer: Spend and receive complimentary Marriott Hotels voucher(s) totalling Rs. 5,000.
- Spend criteria: Minimum total spend of Rs. 75,000 during the offer period.
- Reward rate: Effective value of approximately 6.7%, plus any regular JPMiles or reward points your card earns.
- Eligible cards: All ICICI-issued American Express credit cards, including Jet-branded Amex cards.
- Vouchers are issued as denominations of Rs. 2,500 each (two vouchers to make Rs. 5,000).
- To participate, register by giving a missed call from your registered mobile number to 7069577555.
- Offer period: 10 October to 10 November 2018.
- Fulfilment: Vouchers scheduled to be issued on or before 31 January 2019.
This ICICI Amex promotion requires a single registration step (missed call) and a moderate spends threshold, making it a convenient option for cardholders who already plan larger-ticket purchases or consolidated monthly spends during the festive season. The lack of a point-of-sale (POS) transaction minimum makes it easier to qualify without forcing specific payment types.
IndusInd – Amex Marriott Voucher Offer
IndusInd – Amex Marriott Voucher Offer
- Offer: Spend and receive complimentary Marriott Hotels voucher(s) totalling Rs. 5,000.
- Spend criteria: Total spend of Rs. 1,00,000 or more during the offer period, including at least Rs. 20,000 in POS terminal transactions.
- Reward rate: Approximate effective value of 5%, plus the usual JPMiles or reward points.
- Eligible cards: All IndusInd-issued American Express credit cards, including Jet-branded Amex cards.
- Vouchers are issued as denominations of Rs. 2,500 each (two vouchers to make Rs. 5,000).
- Offer period: 10 October to 10 November 2018.
- Fulfilment: Vouchers scheduled to be issued by 31 December 2018.
The IndusInd Amex program closely mirrors the ICICI offer in reward value but sets a higher qualifying spend and includes a POS transaction minimum. This POS requirement can be important if you typically route large online purchases or bill payments through banking channels rather than using card-present transactions. If most of your spending already occurs at point-of-sale terminals, qualifying should be straightforward; otherwise, budget a portion of your planned expenses specifically for in-person card transactions.
The Marriott voucher is redeemable across Marriott Hotels & Resorts in India at more than 200 restaurants. While many Marriott-branded properties are included, confirmation about SPG-branded (Starwood) properties being part of the redemption network was not definite in the original offer communications, so verify with Marriott or the issuer if you intend to use vouchers at former SPG locations that joined Marriott following the chain merger.
Comparing the Two Offers
Between the two offers, ICICI’s promotion is generally more attractive because it requires lower total spend and has no POS transaction minimum. For cardholders who can reach Rs. 75,000 in qualifying spend within the offer window, the ICICI offer provides a slightly better effective return and simpler qualification. IndusInd’s program still delivers value, but the higher Rs. 1,00,000 threshold and Rs. 20,000 POS requirement mean it suits those who already plan larger, in-person transactions.
Bottomline
These promotions are similar in spirit to previous dining-focused offers targeted at Amex cardholders and are clearly intended to incentivize higher card usage during the festive season. If you have remaining discretionary spend this Diwali and hold ICICI or IndusInd Amex cards, these offers can provide a useful dining credit at Marriott properties when you meet the stated conditions. Remember to complete any required registration steps (such as the ICICI missed-call registration) before making qualifying purchases so your transactions count toward the reward.
Note: Fulfilment timelines indicated with each bank should be observed; an update reported that ICICI started fulfilling the vouchers from late December 2018 onwards. If you plan to rely on these vouchers for a specific booking, confirm issuance timing with the card issuer and Marriott to avoid surprises.
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