Joining Fee: ₹0* Plus Applicable Taxes
Renewal Fee: ₹0*Plus Applicable Taxes
Enjoy 2 complimentary domestic lounge visits every quarter for a better travel experience.
Enjoy 'Buy 1 Get 1' offer (up to ₹125) twice a month on the District by Zomato app.
Up to 10X never expiring Reward Points
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The IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card is a lifetime-free card designed for high spenders looking for a mix of lifestyle and travel perks within India. It offers decent rewards on both online and offline spends, especially when your monthly expenditure exceeds ₹20,000. While the reward rate is on the lower side (₹0.25 per point), the unlimited validity and no capping make it more flexible than many competitors.
The card is best suited for users who can spend consistently, as most benefits—like complimentary lounge access and accelerated rewards—are tied to meeting specific monthly spend thresholds. However, the redemption options are limited mainly to the product catalog, which reduces the overall value.
Post the May 2024 devaluation, the card's reward structure and lifestyle benefits have taken a hit. Movie benefits and lounge access are now limited and conditional. Moreover, despite the low forex markup, it lacks any solid international travel perks, making it less appealing for frequent global travelers.
With a relatively high income requirement of ₹12 LPA, the card competes with semi-premium offerings but doesn’t fully match up in terms of features. Still, it covers daily transactions like utility bill payments and wallet reloads for reward points, which many other cards exclude.
If you want a no-fee credit card and spend heavily each month, this card can still offer value—but casual or light spenders may find the benefits underwhelming.
Rewards Program:
Type of Fee | Amount |
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Joining fee | NIL |
Over limit fee | NIL |
Reward redemption fee | NIL |
Foreign exchange markup | 1.99% |
Late payment fee | 15% of Total Amount Due (subject to a minimum Rs.100 and a maximum of Rs.1,000) |
International and domestic cash advance fee | Rs.250 |