

IDFC FIRST EARN Credit Card
IDFC FIRST EA₹N Credit Card is a secured credit card that offers value-back in the form of cashback on all card spends, including UPI transactions. Issued against IDFC FIRST Bank fixed deposit worth Rs. 5,000 or above, it is a virtual card that comes with a credit limit worth 100% of the fixed deposit amount.
Fees & Charges | Amount |
Joining/ Annual Fee | Rs. 499 + Applicable Taxes |
Financial Charges (if repayment is between Minimum Amount Due & Total Amount Due) | 0.71% to 3.85% per month (8.5% to 46.2% p.a.) |
Late Payment Charges | 15% of the outstanding balance, subject to a min. of Rs. 100 and a max. of Rs. 1,300 |
IDFC FIRST EARN Credit Card: Eligibility Criteria
Though the final decision regarding your credit card eligibility depends upon the bank’s internal policies, there are certain criteria, as given below, that you must satisfy:
Criteria | Details |
Age | 18 years or above |
Nationality | Indian citizen with an Indian current & permanent residential address |
Fixed Deposit | Fixed deposit of min. Rs. 5,000 with IDFC FIRST Bank |
Income Proof | Not required |
Steps to Apply
- Click on the red button
- You will be redirected to the IDFC Bank Credit Cards page
- Complete the application in the same session
IDFC Earn Credit Card Benefits
Cashback Benefits
- 1% Cashback: On UPI spends made via the IDFC FIRST Bank mobile app
- 0.5% Cashback: On UPI spends made via other third-party UPI apps (apart from IDFC FIRST bank app), all online spends, utility, insurance, and wallet load transactions
- Capping: Cardholders can earn cashback worth up to Rs. 500 every month
- Exclusions: EMI transactions and cash withdrawals are excluded from cashback benefits
Other Features & Benefits
- Annual Benefit: 100% cashback, up to Rs. 200 (max. Rs. 50 each), on the first 4 UPI spends made via IDFC FIRST Bank mobile app within 15 days of annual fee being charged
- Movie Discount: 25% off of up to Rs. 100 on District by Zomato once per user for every month
- Dining Offer: 20% off across 1,500+ partner restaurants
- Interest on FD: Attractive interest earnings on the fixed deposit amount
- Credit Limit: Credit limit assigned to the card would be a minimum of 100% of the FD value
- EMI Conversion: Option to convert UPI spends worth a min. of Rs. 2,500 into easy EMIs
- Roadside Assistance: Complimentary roadside assistance up to 4 times a year worth Rs. 1,399 via Global Assure
- Insurance Covers:
Covers Amount Lost Card Liability Rs. 2 lakh Credit Shield Rs. 50,000 Personal Accident Rs. 25,000 Purchase Protection Rs. 25,000
Terms & Conditions
Rewards Related
- If you currently hold or have ever held an IDFC Credit Card, you are not eligible for Rewards
- A minimum transaction of ₹100 within 30 days is mandatory to activate your card; otherwise, you wont be eligible for the rewards
- Rewards will be applicable only after the Joining Fee is paid
- Please use Aadhaar linked mobile number to fill the application
- VKYC done over 50km from your Aadhaar/communication address will result in application rejection and loss of Rewards