Joining Fee
₹0
Annual Fee
₹0
Reward Rate
10X on birthday; 10X above ₹20K/month; 3X all other; 1X insurance/utility
Lounge Access
2 domestic per quarter (8/year) + 4 railway per quarter
Forex Markup
3.5%
Fuel Waiver
1%
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Key Features & Benefits
  • ✦10X Reward Points on birthday spends (all day)
  • ✦10X Reward Points on monthly spends ≥₹20,000
  • ✦3X Reward Points on all other eligible spends
  • ✦1X on insurance, utility, fuel, rent, wallet reloads
  • ✦2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per quarter (8/year)
  • ✦4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter (spend-gated)
  • ✦Buy 1 Get 1 movie ticket twice a month (spend-gated: ₹20K/month)
  • ✦2 complimentary golf rounds per month
  • ✦Zero annual fee — lifetime free
  • ✦Reward Points never expire
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Welcome & Joining Benefits
  • ✦Gift vouchers worth ₹500 on ₹15,000 spend in first 90 days
  • ✦5% cashback on first EMI (up to ₹1,000) within 30 days
Milestone Benefits
  • ✦Check IDFC FIRST Bank website for current benefits
Pros & Cons

✓ Advantages

  • ✓Lifetime free with lounge access — rare combination
  • ✓10X on birthday — excellent for shopping on your birthday
  • ✓8 domestic lounge visits/year at zero cost
  • ✓Railway lounge access — useful for frequent train travellers
  • ✓Rewards never expire

✗ Disadvantages

  • ✗3.5% forex — not ideal for international travel
  • ✗Only 2 domestic lounge visits/quarter vs unlimited for Wealth
  • ✗10X gated behind ₹20K monthly spend
Frequently Asked Questions
FIRST Select vs FIRST Wealth — which is better?
Wealth gives unlimited domestic lounge (vs 2/quarter on Select), lower forex (1.5% vs 3.5%), and more travel perks. Both are lifetime free. If your income qualifies for Wealth (₹3L/month), choose Wealth. Select works for ₹1.2L+/month earners.
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