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IDFC First · Visa

FIRST Private Credit Card

Metal with a Heart of Gold

Annual fee
₹50,000
Forex markup
0%
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
4 / —
Welcome benefit
₹50,000

Is this card worth it for you?

Drag the sliders to match your spend. The number on the right updates live.

Monthly spend₹50,000
% on travel15%
% on dining10%

Remaining 75% goes on everything else (groceries, utilities, online shopping). Earning rate: 1.67% travel · 1.67% dining · 1.67% base.

Net steady-state return
−₹39,980 /year
1.67% effective · ₹50,000 fee
Annual reward earned₹10,020
Welcome benefit (year 1)One-time₹50,000
Annual fee−₹50,000
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹50,000
Skip this card at your spend.

The fee outweighs the rewards at ₹50,000/month. You'd need ~₹2,49,501/month to break even — likely not worth it for you.

vs HDFC Infinia Metal Edition

At ₹50,000/month with 15% travel and 10% dining.

Metric
FIRST Private Credit Card
HDFC Infinia Metal Edition
Annual fee
₹50,000
₹12,500
Annual reward
₹10,020
₹46,980
Net /year (steady)
−₹39,980
₹34,480
Forex markup
0%

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Frequently asked

Is the FIRST Private Credit Card worth the ₹50,000 fee?

It depends on your spend. The FIRST Private Credit Card earns 1.67% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹40,00,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for FIRST Private Credit Card?

IDFC First hasn't published a hard minimum income for FIRST Private Credit Card. Approval depends on credit score, existing relationship, and employment type.

What is the forex markup on FIRST Private Credit Card?

FIRST Private Credit Card charges 0% forex markup on international transactions — this card is built for international spending.

Verified 38 days agolikelySource: www.idfcfirst.bank.in

Reward rates and fees are sourced from IDFC First's product page and may change. Always confirm with the card issuer before applying.