FIRST Classic

Joining Fee

Free

Annual Fee

Rs. 0 + Taxes

Rewards
Shopping
Lifestyle
Best For: First-time credit card users, Shoppers seeking reward points, Budget-conscious users wanting a free card with benefits

FIRST Classic

Rewards Structure

Base Reward Rate

1% on spends

Point Value

1 Point = ₹0.25

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Pros

  • Lifetime free - zero joining and annual fee
  • Never-expiring reward points
  • 10X rewards on spends above ₹20,000 per statement cycle and on birthday
  • Complimentary railway lounge access 4 times per quarter
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver
  • 25% off on movie tickets monthly
  • Interest-free cash withdrawals for up to 45 days
  • Personal accident and lost card liability cover
  • 300+ merchant offers

Cons

  • UPI activation requires ₹199 fee
  • Reward redemption attracts ₹99 (+GST) convenience charge per redemption
  • Railway lounge access requires ₹20,000 monthly spend (effective Feb 2025)
  • No rewards on fuel, EMI transactions and cash withdrawals
  • Cash withdrawal has one-time fee of ₹199 + GST

Hidden Catches (Transparency Policy)

To build trust with our users, we highlight the fine print that issuers often tuck away in policy documents.

Railway lounge access requires ₹20,000 spend in current calendar month effective Feb 2025

Rental, Government, Education, Wallet Load, Utility, Insurance, FASTag and Railway spends do not count towards 10X milestone

Reward redemption fee of ₹99 + GST per redemption

Welcome voucher requires ₹5,000 spend within 30 days

Key Benefits & Features

Complimentary roadside assistance worth ₹1,399, valid up to 4 times a year.

Eligibility Criteria

Min. Annual Income

₹3.0 Lakhs

Notable Exclusions

No reward points on Fuel transactionsNo reward points on EMI transactionsNo reward points on Cash withdrawalsUtility, Insurance, FASTag Recharges and Railway Spends earn only 1X reward points and do not count towards 10X milestoneRental & Property Management, Government Services, Education and Wallet Load transactions earn 3X reward points but do not count towards 10X milestoneWelcome gift voucher not applicable on UPI, Add-on card transactions, wallet load, EMI converted transactions and ATM cash withdrawalGold and jewellery transactions not eligible for EMI conversion

*Exclusions may apply to EMI transactions, fuel, and wallet reloads based on current bank policy.

These details are based on information updated on . Fees and benefits change often - confirm on the issuer's own page before applying.

About FIRST Classic

The FIRST Classic Credit Card by IDFC FIRST Bank is a lifetime-free card designed to make everyday spending more rewarding. With zero joining and annual fees, it offers exceptional value through a tiered reward points system — earning 3X reward points on spends up to ₹20,000 per statement cycle and 10X reward points on incremental spends beyond ₹20,000, as well as on birthday purchases. Crucially, these reward points never expire, ensuring cardholders can redeem them at their own pace. New cardholders enjoy attractive welcome benefits, including a ₹500 gift voucher from popular brands like Amazon, Bigbasket, Uber, and Lifestyle upon spending ₹5,000 within the first 30 days, plus up to ₹1,000 cashback on their first EMI transaction. The card also features a 25% discount on movie tickets via District by Zomato, a 1% fuel surcharge waiver, complimentary railway lounge access four times per quarter, and over 300 merchant offers including discounts at restaurants and health and wellness outlets. Additional conveniences include instant EMI conversion, interest-free ATM cash withdrawals for up to 45 days, low interest rates starting at 8.5% per annum, personal accident cover of ₹2,00,000, lost card liability cover of ₹25,000, and complimentary 24/7 roadside assistance. This card is ideally suited for first-time credit card users and budget-conscious shoppers seeking meaningful rewards without any fee burden.

Expert Review

Our Verdict

Lifetime-free card with 10X never-expiring rewards, movie discounts & railway lounge access.

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