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IDFC FIRST Bank
VISA
FIRST Select

IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST Select

Lifetime-free card with airport lounge access, reward points that don't expire, and a low 1.99% forex markup.

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Also available on Mastercard

IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST Select is issued on more than one network — each has different rewards and lounge access.

  • IDFC FIRST Bank
    FIRST Select

    Mastercard variant

    IDFC FIRST issues FIRST Select on both Visa and Mastercard; customers choose their preferred network at application time. Fees, eligibility, reward rate, and lounge access are the same across both networks — this variant differs only in network branding and acceptance (Mastercard's global network in place of Visa's), with no confirmed difference in insurance cover or forex markup.

Last reviewed 13 July 2026

Fees

Joining fee

₹0

Annual fee

₹0

Waiver: No joining or annual fee, for life

Eligibility

Min. CIBIL Score: 750+

Age: 21–65 yrs

Employment: salaried, self employed, business owner

Rewards

all other1.5x points

Welcome benefits

  • • ₹500 gift voucher on spend of ₹5,000 within 30 days of card issuance
  • • 5% cashback (up to ₹1,000) on your first EMI transaction within 90 days

Perks

  • ✓Domestic lounge access: 8/yr2 complimentary visits per quarter; requires ₹20,000 spend in the preceding calendar month
  • ✓Fuel surcharge waiver: 1%Capped at ₹400/month
  • ✓Forex markup: 1.99%
  • ✓Air accident cover
  • ✓Personal accident cover
  • ✓CFAR (cancel for any reason) trip cancellation cover: up to ₹10,000
  • ✓Purchase protection
  • ✓Credit shield cover
  • ✓Lost card liability cover
  • ✓Up to 20% dining discounts at 1,500+ partner restaurants
  • ✓Buy-one-get-one movie ticket offers (up to twice a month) via partner platforms
  • ✓Up to 45 days interest-free credit period
  • ✓Domestic airport and railway lounge access
  • ✓₹99 + GST convenience charge applies per reward redemption

Common questions

What is the annual fee on the IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST Select?
The joining fee is ₹0. The annual fee is ₹0. No joining or annual fee, for life
What are the reward rates on the IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST Select?
IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST Select earns 1.5x points on all other spends.
Does the IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST Select offer airport lounge access?
Yes: 8 domestic lounge visits per year (2 complimentary visits per quarter; requires ₹20,000 spend in the preceding calendar month).
Who is eligible for the IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST Select?
Applicants typically need a minimum annual income of ₹12,00,000, a CIBIL Score of 750+, a minimum age of 21, and must be salaried or self employed or business owner. Exact criteria are set by IDFC FIRST Bank and can vary by application.
Is the IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST Select available on other networks?
Yes, it's also issued on Mastercard. IDFC FIRST issues FIRST Select on both Visa and Mastercard; customers choose their preferred network at application time. Fees, eligibility, reward rate, and lounge access are the same across both networks — this variant differs only in network branding and acceptance (Mastercard's global network in place of Visa's), with no confirmed difference in insurance cover or forex markup.

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