IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card credit card
Entry Level

IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card

IDFC FIRST logo IDFC FIRST
8.7
CardTrail Score
Very Good
out of 10
💰 Net Value
5.4
🔓 Accessibility
8.6
Feature Depth
6.6
🏦 Bank Trust
7.5
How we score →
Annual Fee
Free
Spend ₹2L/year
Forex Markup
1.99%
Reward Rate
0.75%
Up to 3%
Lounge Access
4
domestic | 2 intl

About This Card

The IDFC FIRST Select offers a low forex markup of 1.99% at entry-level pricing. At ₹0 annual fee (waived at ₹2L), you get lounge access that most premium cards charge ₹5K+ for. A solid secondary card for international transactions.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Low 1.99% forex markup
  • Lounge access even on entry card
  • Easy fee waiver with ₹2L annual spend
  • Good starter card for travellers

Cons

  • 0.75% base reward rate
  • Limited reward redemption
  • 4 quarterly lounge cap is modest

Fee Details

Annual Fee
Free
Joining Fee
Free
Fee Waiver Condition
Spend ₹2L/year
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Yes
EMI Conversion
Yes

Reward Structure

Base Rate
0.75%
Max Rate
3%
Currency
Reward Points
Welcome Bonus
500 Reward Points

Lounge Access

Domestic Lounges
4
per quarter
International Lounges
2
per quarter

Key Highlights

  • + Low 1.99% forex markup at entry-level pricing
  • + 4 domestic + 2 international lounges/quarter
  • + 3X on dining, groceries

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Quick Summary

Best For
beginner value
Annual Fee Free
Base Reward 0.75%
Max Reward 3%
Forex Markup 1.99%
Network Visa Signature
Min Income ₹3L+

CardTrail Score

8.7
/ 10

Scored across rewards, fees, lounge access, forex, and overall value. Methodology.

Best For

beginner value

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