IDFC FIRST Hello Cashback Credit Card

Card Details

IDFC FIRST Hello Cashback Credit Card
Issuer
IDFC FIRST Bank
Card type
Cashback
Joining fee
Nil (Limited Time)
Annual fee
₹1,000 + GST
Rewards currency
Cashback

Highlights

  • Up to 5% Cashback on Online Spends
  • 1% Cashback on UPI
  • FD-Backed (Min ₹10,000)
  • Annual Fee Waiver on ₹2L Spend

Welcome, annual & renewal benefits

  • Joining Fee: Nil (limited time offer). Annual Fee: ₹1,000 + GST.
  • No specific welcome benefits.
  • Annual fee waiver on ₹2L spend.
  • 100% credit limit against FD value.

Reward earning

Spend typeEarn rate
Online Spends above ₹10,000/cycle5% Cashback
Online Spends up to ₹10,000/cycle3% Cashback
UPI via IDFC App1% Cashback
In-store Card Swipes1% Cashback
Utilities, Rent, Insurance, Education1% Cashback
  • Cashback auto-credited to card account.
  • Cashback capped at ₹500 per statement cycle.
  • No cashback on EMI and cash transactions.

Additional Benefits

  • FD-backed card — easy approval, even with low/no credit score.
  • Continue earning interest on FD while using credit limit.
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver (max ₹100/cycle).
  • No lounge, movie, dining, or golf benefits.

Review

A solid option for first-time credit card users. The up to 5% cashback on online spends is competitive. No harm in getting this.