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IDFC FIRST Bank

IDFC FIRST Private Credit Card

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IDFC FIRST Private Credit Card

IDFC FIRST's invite-only flagship metal card, reserved for its top Private Banking relationships — zero forex markup and unlimited lounge/golf access are rare even among super-premium Indian cards, but it isn't open to general applicants.

Rates and fees last verified 15 July 2026.

Annual fee

₹50,000

Joining fee

₹50,000

Reward type

points

Base reward rate

3%

Card network

Visa

Card tier

Super-premium

Benefits by category

  • 🍽️ Dining & food delivery

    6% reward rate

  • ✈️ Travel

    6% reward rate · Unlimited complimentary domestic and international lounge access for primary and add-on cardholders

  • 🌍 Forex / international spend

    Zero foreign currency markup · 0% forex markup on international transactions

Eligibility

  • Minimum credit score: 750
  • Employment: salaried, self-employed
  • Age: 2165

Benefits

  • 50,000 Welcome Reward Points, worth up to ₹50,000 when redeemed for travel via the IDFC FIRST app
  • Unlimited complimentary domestic and international lounge access for primary and add-on cardholders
  • Unlimited complimentary golf rounds or lessons every month
  • Up to ₹750 discount on movie/event tickets and F&B via BookMyShow, twice a month
  • Zero foreign currency markup

Pros

  • + Zero forex markup, rare at any tier
  • + Unlimited lounge and golf access
  • + Massive welcome bonus largely offsets the joining fee

Cons

  • Invite-only — existing IDFC FIRST customers only
  • Very high ₹50,000 joining fee
  • Not applicable for the general public to apply online