Lifetime free daily credit card offering 6X online rewards and 10X on spends above ₹20,000.
Everyday In-Store Spenders, Value Shoppers & Zero-Forex Budget Travelers
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One-time upfrontFree
Lifetime Free — no renewal fee3X on offline retail; 6X on online shopping up to ₹20,000/month; 10X on incremental spends > ₹20,000
On eligible spends3.50% + GST
Cross-currency spendsLast verified 2 Oct 2026
Objective editorial assessment, ideal spender profile, and primary trade-offs
The IDFC FIRST Classic Credit Card is an all-around Lifetime Free rewards credit card designed for general consumers, salaried professionals, and everyday spenders seeking predictable savings without annual fee commitments. Like other core IDFC FIRST cards, it carries zero joining fee and zero annual renewal fee forever. Cardholders earn 6X Reward Points on online retail spends up to ₹20,000 per month (approx 0.75% valueback at 1 RP = ₹0.25; 1X = 1 RP per ₹200), 3X on offline in-store retail purchases (0.375% return), and accelerated 10X Reward Points (1.25% return) on incremental monthly spends crossing ₹20,000 and on birthday spends. It features Zero Forex Markup (0.00%) on international transactions, eliminating the typical 3.5% currency conversion charge while continuing to accrue reward points on foreign purchases. Additional perks include 4 complimentary railway lounge visits per calendar quarter at IRCTC Executive Lounges, a 25% discount on movie tickets up to ₹100 once a month on Paytm / District app, and dynamic interest rates starting at 9% p.a. The main limitations include a ₹20,000 monthly spend requirement in the preceding calendar month to unlock railway lounge access, 24-month point expiry, a ₹99 + GST redemption fee, and the absence of airport lounge access. Who should get it: Budget-conscious consumers and salaried individuals wanting a versatile, zero-maintenance credit card for daily spending and zero-forex international transactions. Who should avoid it: Air travelers seeking airport lounge privileges or spenders looking for higher cashback on specific e-commerce platforms.
10X Reward Points Per ₹200 Spent on Dining, Travel & International Transactions | 3X Reward Points Per ₹200 on Other Eligible Spends | 1X Reward Point Per ₹200 on Insurance, Utilities, Railways, FASTag & UPI Spends Up to ₹2,000
₹500 Welcome Gift Voucher on Spending ₹5,000 Within the First 30 Days + 5% Cashback on Your First EMI Transaction Done Within 30 Days of Card Generation
Base earning rates, partner merchant acceleration, redemption options, and exclusions
| Spend Category | Earn Rate | Reward Cap | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spends Above ₹20,000 / Birthday Spends | 10X Reward Points on monthly spends above ₹20,000 and on birthday (1 RP = ₹0.25) | No Cap | Standard terms apply |
| Online Spends Up to ₹20,000 | 6X Reward Points on online retail spends | No Cap | Standard terms apply |
| Spends Above ₹20,000 & Birthday | 10X Reward Points (10 RP per ₹200) on incremental spends above ₹20,000 per month and on birthday (1.25% return) | No Cap | Standard terms apply |
| Offline Spends Up to ₹20,000 | 3X Reward Points on offline retail spends | No Cap | Standard terms apply |
| Online Shopping Spends Up to ₹20,000 | 6X Reward Points (6 RP per ₹200) on online purchases up to ₹20,000 in a billing cycle (0.75% return) | No Cap | Standard terms apply |
| Offline Retail Spends Up to ₹20,000 | 3X Reward Points (3 RP per ₹200) on offline in-store purchases up to ₹20,000 in a billing cycle (0.375% return) | No Cap | Standard terms apply |
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| Category / Reward Bucket | Monthly Spend | Rate | Effective Rate | Cap Period | Eligible Reward | Cap Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spends Above ₹20,000 / Birthday Spends | ₹2,000 | 10X Reward Points on monthly spends above ₹20,000 and on birthday (1 RP = ₹0.25) | — | None | Calculating... | Under cap |
| Online Spends Up to ₹20,000 | ₹2,000 | 6X Reward Points on online retail spends | — | None | Calculating... | Under cap |
| Spends Above ₹20,000 & Birthday | ₹2,000 | 10X Reward Points (10 RP per ₹200) on incremental spends above ₹20,000 per month and on birthday (1.25% return) | — | None | Calculating... | Under cap |
| Offline Spends Up to ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | 3X Reward Points on offline retail spends | — | None | Calculating... | Under cap |
| Online Shopping Spends Up to ₹20,000 | ₹2,000 | 6X Reward Points (6 RP per ₹200) on online purchases up to ₹20,000 in a billing cycle (0.75% return) | — | None | Calculating... | Under cap |
| Offline Retail Spends Up to ₹20,000 | ₹2,000 | 3X Reward Points (3 RP per ₹200) on offline in-store purchases up to ₹20,000 in a billing cycle (0.375% return) | — | None | Calculating... | Under cap |
| Total Monthly Cashback | ₹30,000 | - | — | - | ₹0 / mo | Zero cap loss |
₹3.6 lakh
12 billing cycles₹0
0% blended return₹0
Standard renewal+₹0 / yr
Rewards - FeeDomestic and international lounge privileges, spend hurdles, and participating terminals
This card is tailored primarily for shopping rewards, cashback, or specific co-branded spend and does not include complimentary airport lounge visits.
Complete breakdown of joining, renewal, forex, financing APR, and transaction charges
Fee Structure: 100% Lifetime Free credit card with ₹0 joining fee and ₹0 annual renewal fee forever. No spend thresholds or hidden maintenance fees. Rewards Accrual: Base rate of 1 Reward Point per ₹200 spent (1X). 6X Reward Points on online retail purchases up to ₹20,000 per calendar month (0.75% return); 3X Reward Points on offline in-store purchases up to ₹20,000 per month (0.375% return); 10X Reward Points (1.25% return) on incremental monthly retail spends above ₹20,000 and on birthday spends. 1X on utilities and insurance. Point Valuation & Validity: 1 Reward Point = ₹0.25. Points can be redeemed against online shopping, gift vouchers, or statement credit on the IDFC Rewards portal. Points valid for 24 months from credit date. ₹99 + GST redemption fee per request. Foreign Exchange: Zero Forex Markup (0.00%) on international transactions. International transactions continue to earn applicable reward points. Lounge Access: 4 complimentary railway lounge visits per calendar quarter at participating IRCTC Executive Lounges across India, subject to spending ₹20,000 or more in the preceding calendar month. No airport lounge access. Entertainment & Fuel: 25% discount up to ₹100 on movie tickets once a month via Paytm / District app. 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹200 and ₹5,000 (up to ₹200/month). Exclusions: Fuel purchases, cash withdrawals, wallet reloads, EMI transactions, and rent payments do not earn reward points.
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Deep-dive comparisons, reward calculations, and editorial reviews from our research desk
IDFC FIRST Bank's zero-forex move has removed one of Scapia's biggest differentiators. Scapia still has a case, but mainly for its domestic travel rewards, UPI earning and airport privileges — not for foreign spending alone.
