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Welcome Benefits: Users will get a gift voucher worth Rs 500 on spending Rs 15000 in the first 3 months. 5% cashback (up to Rs1000) on the transaction value of the first EMI done within 30 days of card generation.

IDFC First Select Credit Card

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Rewards & Benefits

Welcome Benefits

Welcome Benefits: Users will get a gift voucher worth Rs 500 on spending Rs 15000 in the first 3 months. 5% cashback (up to Rs1000) on the transaction value of the first EMI done within 30 days of card generation.

Milestone Benefits

10X reward points on crossing spends of INR 20,000 in a statement cycle & on user' birthday. Special Cashback Rate: 1.66%.
The cards provide 2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter. Cardholder needs to spend a minimum of INR 20,000 in the previous month to avail this benefit. 
4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter. Cardholder needs to spend a minimum of INR 20,000 in the previous month to avail this benefit. 

Cashback Rate

  • Users will get 1 reward point per₹150 spent, and the value of 1 reward point is ₹0.25. 

  • 3X reward points on spends till ₹20,000 in a statement cycle, cashback rate: 0.50%.

  • 10X reward points on crossing spends of ₹20,000 in a statement cycle & on your birthday, cashback rate: 1.66%. 

  • 1X reward points on Insurance premium and Utility bill payments. cashback rate: 0.16%.

  •  3X reward points on rental and property management transactions, cashback rate: 0.50%.

Movie Benefits

Buy one get one movie ticket twice a month on District app. Max cashback INR 125 per ticket.

Dining Benefits

Dining offers from IDFC from time to time.

Other Benefits

Low forex markup of 1.99%.
Low interest rate of 8.5%.
Cancellation for any reason insurance upto INR 10,000 for flights and hotel cancellation. Can be availed twice in a year.
Merchant discounts and offers from IDFC from time to time.
1 Crore personal air accident cover.
Free INR 5 Lakh lost card liability cover.
Free Loss of Checked-in Baggage cover of USD 100.
Free Delay of Checked-In Baggage cover of USD 67.
Free Loss of Passport and other documents cover of USD 67.
Free Delay in Flight cover of USD 67.
Free roadside assistance worth INR 1399.
The cardholder can avail a digital Rupay version of the card.

Lounge Access

The cards provide 2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter. Cardholder needs to spend a minimum of INR 20,000 in the previous month to avail this benefit. 
4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter. Cardholder needs to spend a minimum of INR 20,000 in the previous month to avail this benefit. 

Rewards & Benefits

Welcome Benefits

Welcome Benefits: Users will get a gift voucher worth Rs 500 on spending Rs 15000 in the first 3 months. 5% cashback (up to Rs1000) on the transaction value of the first EMI done within 30 days of card generation.

Milestone Benefits

10X reward points on crossing spends of INR 20,000 in a statement cycle & on user' birthday. Special Cashback Rate: 1.66%.
The cards provide 2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter. Cardholder needs to spend a minimum of INR 20,000 in the previous month to avail this benefit. 
4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter. Cardholder needs to spend a minimum of INR 20,000 in the previous month to avail this benefit. 

Cashback Rate

  • Users will get 1 reward point per₹150 spent, and the value of 1 reward point is ₹0.25. 

  • 3X reward points on spends till ₹20,000 in a statement cycle, cashback rate: 0.50%.

  • 10X reward points on crossing spends of ₹20,000 in a statement cycle & on your birthday, cashback rate: 1.66%. 

  • 1X reward points on Insurance premium and Utility bill payments. cashback rate: 0.16%.

  •  3X reward points on rental and property management transactions, cashback rate: 0.50%.

Movie Benefits

Buy one get one movie ticket twice a month on District app. Max cashback INR 125 per ticket.

Dining Benefits

Dining offers from IDFC from time to time.

Other Benefits

Low forex markup of 1.99%.
Low interest rate of 8.5%.
Cancellation for any reason insurance upto INR 10,000 for flights and hotel cancellation. Can be availed twice in a year.
Merchant discounts and offers from IDFC from time to time.
1 Crore personal air accident cover.
Free INR 5 Lakh lost card liability cover.
Free Loss of Checked-in Baggage cover of USD 100.
Free Delay of Checked-In Baggage cover of USD 67.
Free Loss of Passport and other documents cover of USD 67.
Free Delay in Flight cover of USD 67.
Free roadside assistance worth INR 1399.
The cardholder can avail a digital Rupay version of the card.

Lounge Access

The cards provide 2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter. Cardholder needs to spend a minimum of INR 20,000 in the previous month to avail this benefit. 
4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter. Cardholder needs to spend a minimum of INR 20,000 in the previous month to avail this benefit. 

Fees & Charges

Joining Fee

INR 0

Annual Fee

INR 0

Cash Advance Fee

Cash withdrawal fee - INR 199

Interest rate

Monthly Interest Rate - 0.75% - 3.5%. Annual Interest Rate - 9% - 42%

Late Payment Fee

Late payment fee: charged depending on the customer’s Total amount due; ranges from Rs. 100 - 1250 .

Foreign Currency Transactions Fee

Forex Mark up - 1.9

Other Fees

Fuel Surcharge - 1%, waived upto INR 200 per statement cycle. | Redemption fee: INR 99

Fees & Charges

Joining Fee

INR 0

Annual Fee

INR 0

Cash Advance Fee

2.5% or ?500 whichever is higher

Interest rate

Monthly Interest Rate - 0.75% - 3.5%. Annual Interest Rate - 9% - 42%

Late Payment Fee

Late payment fee: charged depending on the customer’s Total amount due; ranges from Rs. 100 - 1250 .

Foreign Currency Transactions Fee

Forex Mark up - 1.9

Other Fees

Fuel Surcharge - 1%, waived upto INR 200 per statement cycle. | Redemption fee: INR 99

Special Features

Special Feature: Cancellation for any reason (CFAR) insurance: Cancellation cover for 2 claims up to INR 10000, will be available for hotel and flight booking cancellations.

Eligibility Criteria

Age: 21 years & above.
Indian resident with permanent residential address.
Annual Income of INR 12 Lakh or more.

Speical Feature, Eligibility and Benefits
How to apply for Credit Card?
  • To apply for the IDFC Bank First Select Credit Card, you can either:
    Online:

  • Visit the IDFC Bank website and click on the "Apply for Credit Card" tab.

  • Select the "First Select Credit Card".

  • Enter your personal details, such as your name, email address, mobile number, and date of birth.

  • Provide your income and employment details.

  • Upload a copy of your PAN card and Aadhaar card.

  • Click on the "Submit" button.

Contact Details

Toll Free No: 1860 258 2000
Whatsapp banking (for registered Nos): Numbers to connect: 95555 55555
Email us at Banker@idfcfirstbank.com

Account Opening and Procedure

IDFC First Select Credit Card is a feature rich credit card with a variety of features. The only major flaw with the card is its low cashback rate. If you are looking for a feature rich premium credit card and you are read to ignore low cashback rate, you should definitely check IDFC First Select Credit Card.

IDFC First Select Credit Card is a feature rich credit card with a variety of features. The only major flaw with the card is its low cashback rate. If you are looking for a feature rich premium credit card and you are read to ignore low cashback rate, you should definitely check IDFC First Select Credit Card.
Abhijeet Saxena

Abhijeet Saxena

Abhijeet Saxena

Nalsar University of Law

Ex- Senior Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Delhi

Ex - Khaitan & Co. Bengaluru,

Ex - National Stock Exchange, Mumbai,

Ex - Argus Partners, Mumbai

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