IDFC FIRST EARN Credit Card

Card Details

IDFC FIRST EARN Credit Card
Issuer
IDFC FIRST Bank
Card type
Cashback
Joining fee
Nil (Limited Time)
Annual fee
₹499 + GST
Rewards currency
Cashback

Highlights

  • 1% Cashback on UPI (via IDFC App)
  • 0.5% Cashback on All Spends
  • FD-Backed (Min ₹5,000)
  • Annual Fee Waiver on ₹1L Spend

Welcome, annual & renewal benefits

  • Joining Fee: Nil (limited time). Annual Fee: ₹499 + GST.
  • Welcome: 10% cashback up to ₹250 on first transaction within 15 days.
  • Annual fee waiver on ₹1L spend.
  • Minimum FD: ₹5,000.

Reward earning

Spend typeEarn rate
UPI via IDFC FIRST App1% Cashback
All Other Spends (incl. UPI on other apps)0.5% Cashback
Utilities, Insurance, Wallet0.5% Cashback
Flights via IDFC Travel Shop4.5% Cashback
Hotels via IDFC Travel Shop8.5% Cashback
  • Cashback capped at ₹500 per statement cycle.
  • No cashback on EMI and cash transactions.
  • Cashback auto-credited to card account.

Additional Benefits

  • 25% off movies on District app (up to ₹100/month).
  • Roadside assistance worth ₹1,399.
  • RuPay network — easily linked to UPI.

Review

With IDFC Travel shop cashback this is one of the best entry level travel credit card. Since the card is FD backed, approvals should be easier.