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FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card

FD Backed Premium Credit Card

Annual fee
₹750
Forex markup
0%
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
4 / —
Welcome benefit
₹5,000

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: 0.67% travel · 0.67% dining · 0.67% base.

Net steady-state return
₹4,020 /year
0.67% effective · fee waived
Annual reward earned₹4,020
Welcome benefit (year 1)One-time₹5,000
Annual fee₹0 (waived)
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹750
Strong fit at this spend.

After fees, you're earning real money on this card. The break-even moves with your category mix — pull travel up if you fly more, dining if you eat out.

vs YES Bank Select Credit Card

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

Metric
FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card
YES Bank Select Credit Card
Annual fee
₹750
₹599
Annual reward
₹4,020
₹4,800
Net /year (steady)
₹4,020
₹4,800
Forex markup
0%
3.5%

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Frequently asked

Is the FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card worth the ₹750 fee?

It depends on your spend. The FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card earns 0.67% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹1,50,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card?

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

What is the forex markup on FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card?

FIRST WOW! Black 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.