Joining Fee
₹0
Annual Fee
₹0
Reward Rate
10X on birthday; 10X above ₹20K/month; 3X all other; 1X insurance/utility
Lounge Access
None airport; 4 railway per quarter (spend-gated)
Forex Markup
3.5%
Fuel Waiver
1%
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Key Features & Benefits
  • ✦10X Reward Points on birthday spends
  • ✦10X Reward Points on monthly spends ≥₹20,000
  • ✦3X Reward Points on other spends up to ₹20,000/month
  • ✦1X on insurance, utility, fuel, rent, wallet reloads
  • ✦4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter (spend-gated: ₹20K previous month)
  • ✦Buy 1 Get 1 movie ticket twice a month (spend-gated: ₹20K/month)
  • ✦Reward Points never expire
  • ✦Zero annual fee — lifetime free
  • ✦1% fuel surcharge waiver
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Welcome & Joining Benefits
  • ✦Gift vouchers worth ₹500 on ₹15,000 spend in first 90 days
  • ✦5% cashback on first EMI transaction (up to ₹1,000)
Milestone Benefits
  • ✦Check IDFC FIRST Bank website for current benefits
Pros & Cons

✓ Advantages

  • ✓Lifetime free — zero cost ever
  • ✓3X on everyday spends — solid base rate for a free card
  • ✓10X on birthday — plan your big purchases on your birthday
  • ✓Railway lounge — useful for regular train travellers
  • ✓Rewards never expire

✗ Disadvantages

  • ✗No airport lounge access
  • ✗3.5% forex
  • ✗Lower income threshold than Select (₹60K vs ₹1.2L/month) — more accessible
Frequently Asked Questions
Millennia vs Classic vs Select — which IDFC free card to choose?
Classic is the most basic, Millennia is mid-entry with railway lounge and movie benefits, Select adds airport lounge (2/quarter) and golf. Choose based on income and which perks matter to you. All are lifetime free.
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