Meet these thresholds and you're likely to be approved. Final call is IDFC FIRST Bank's.
We've modeled this card's value for a default urban spender. Tweak the persona to see how it shifts — or personalize with your real spends.
Base rate, accelerated categories, milestones, and what each reward point is actually worth when you redeem.
Plays grounded in this card's specific levers. Updated each time IDFC FIRST Bank tweaks the program.
Earn 10X here — 1.3% back vs the base rate. Zero-effort multiplier if the card fits your habits.
The second tier earns Up to 3X (0.4% back). Often overlooked next to the headline category but compounds if you route consistently.
Fees, transaction charges, interest rates — all inclusive of taxes where noted.
Charges below are base amounts; GST applies where applicable.
Non-reward perks — lounges, dining, golf, insurance, concierge. Worth factoring into the total value, even when hard to price.
4 domestic visits per year. Primary cardholder.
Air accident cover, lost-card liability, emergency card replacement abroad.
For a spender who hits the ₹4L waiver, yes — the net value is positive. For a casual spender, the math gets tight and a lower-tier card may fit better. See the Fit section above.
Last verified 17 Sep 2026.
Last verified 17 Sep 2026. Sources: IDFC FIRST Select product page (official), IDFC FIRST Select Privileges PDF (official), IDFC FIRST MITC PDF effective 18 Jan 2026 (official), IDFC FIRST credit card hub page (official), idfcfirstbank.com. Next scheduled review: 17 Mar 2027.
