IDFC FIRST Earn credit card

IDFC FIRST Earn

IDFC FIRST Bank · Rupay

IDFC FIRST Earn is an entry-level credit card with a low annual fee and reward points on everyday spends, ideal for first-time credit card users.

Annual Fee

₹199

Waived at ₹0.3L spend

Joining Fee

₹199

Base Reward Rate

2X

₹0.5/pt

Min CIBIL

650

₹2L+ income

Key Features

Lifetime free — zero annual fee forever
6X reward points on online spends
3X reward points on offline spends
10X reward points on your birthday
Reward points never expire
Monthly rewards on reaching spend milestones
Interest-free ATM cash withdrawal
Fuel surcharge waiver at all petrol pumps

Welcome Benefits

Lifetime Free Card

Zero joining fee and zero annual fee — forever, with no spend conditions

500 Bonus Reward Points on First Spend

Earn 500 welcome reward points on first transaction within 90 days

Reward Rates by Category

Dining

3X

Travel

2X

Online

3X

Shopping

2X

Grocery

2X

Fuel

1X

Utilities

1X

Other

2X

Partner Earn Rates

PartnerCategoryEarn Rate
All Online MerchantsOnline Shopping6X
Offline MerchantsAll Offline3X
Birthday SpendsAll10X

Milestone Benefits

₹10,000

Monthly Spend Rewards

Earn bonus reward points each month on hitting the ₹10,000 monthly spend milestone

First Month

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic

0 visits/year

International

0 visits/year

Insurance & Protection

Personal Accident Cover

Accidental death cover

₹2 Lakhs

Zero Liability

Report promptly

100% fraudulent charges

Pros

  • Low annual fee of ₹199
  • Rewards on all spends
  • RuPay UPI credit
  • Easy approval for beginners
  • IDFC FIRST app management

Cons

  • No lounge access
  • Limited premium benefits
  • Low reward rate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IDFC FIRST Earn lifetime free?+
Yes — zero joining fee, zero annual fee, forever.
Earn rate?+
6X on online, 3X offline, 10X on birthday. One of the best earn rates for a free card.
Do points expire?+
No — IDFC FIRST reward points never expire.
Monthly milestone?+
Earn bonus reward points on hitting ₹10,000 monthly spend — rewards consistent spenders.
Cash withdrawal?+
Interest-free ATM cash withdrawal for up to 48 days — available on all IDFC FIRST cards.

Ready to apply?

Apply on the IDFC FIRST Bank website. Usually takes 10 minutes.

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IDFC FIRST Earn

₹199/yr · 2X rewards