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IDFC FIRST Classic Credit Card

Issuer: IDFC First Bank

Network: Visa | Tier: Entry

The IDFC FIRST Classic Credit Card is a entry-level, lifetime-free card designed for everyday value. It provides a flexible rewards program featuring up to 10X accelerated reward points on birthdays, travel, and dining spends with zero annual fees.

Fees & Charges

Annual Fee₹199 (waived on eligible annual spends of ₹10 lakh)
Joining FeeNIL
Interest Rate8.5% – 46.2% p.a. (0.71% – 3.85% per month); Overdue: 47.88% p.a.
Foreign Markup3.5%
Fuel Surcharge Waiver1% waiver

Rewards & Benefits

Reward RateUp to 10X RP on select spends
Welcome BonusMerchant & EMI offers
Lounge AccessRailway lounge access
Best ForBeginners

Key Highlights

  • Basic LTF card
  • Reward points

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age: 21-65 years
  • CIBIL score: 700+
  • Minimum income: ₹2
  • 00
  • 000/year

Minimum Income Required: ₹2,00,000/year

Pros

  • Fully lifetime free with zero annual or renewal charges Instant 10X reward points on dining
  • travel
  • and international purchases Complimentary 4 quarterly railway lounge visits nationwide Includes free on-road roadside assistance package worth ₹1
  • 399 Earned reward points never expire and have flexible redemption options

Cons

  • Low baseline point value conversion rate (1 point = ₹0.25) Does not offer any complimentary airport lounge access A standard ₹99 statement convenience fee applies per reward redemption Spend threshold of ₹20
  • 000 required next month to unlock railway lounges High baseline foreign exchange currency markup fee of 3.5%

Expert Rating: 4.3/5

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