IDFC First Earn Credit Card vs IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card

• Get 1% Cashback on every spend via the IDFC FIRST Bank mobile app
• Get 0.5% Cashback on UPI spends via other apps and all online spends. 0.5% cashback on all utility, insurance, and wallet load
• Welcome Bonus: 100% cashback, up to Rs. 500, on the 1st UPI spend made within 15 days of card generation and 5% cashback, up to Rs. 1,000, on the 1st EMI transaction value made within 30 days of card set-up
• Annual Benefit: Get 100% cashback, up to Rs. 200 (max. Rs. 50 each), on the 1st 4 UPI spends made via IDFC FIRST Bank mobile app within 15 days of annual fee being charged
• Convert UPI spends worth a min. of Rs. 2,500 into easy EMIs
• 25% discount up to Rs. 100 on movie tickets booked on District by Zomato
• 20% discount across 1,500+ resturants
• Complimentary roadside assistance worth Rs. 1,399
• Convenience of UPI + Power of Credit at 60+ million merchants
• Card Liability Cover of Rs. 25,000, Personal Accident Cover of Rs. 2,00,000, Credit Shield of Rs. 50,000, and Purchase Protection of Rs. 25,000
• Surcharge of 1% on payment for Rent and Property Management, subject to a minimum of Rs. 249 (+GST) per transaction
• Forex Markup at 3.5% for all international transactions
• Utility spends (Electricity, Gas, Telecom etc.) above Rs. 20,000 will attract 1% surcharge (+GST) on the aggregate utility spends in a statement cycle
• Earn Bonus Reward Points on booking flights and hotels via 'Travel and Shop' section on IDFC FIRST Bank Mobile App:

A. Bonus 4% cashback on all Flight bookings - Over and above your Credit Card Cashback
B. Bonus 8% cashback on all Hotel bookings - Over and above your Credit Card Cashback
C. Redeem your Reward Points - For flight and hotel bookings

Option 1 (With Fees): 

• Joining fee: Rs.: 4,999 + GST
• Welcome Benefits of 8,000 BluChips

- 5000 IndiGo BluChips voucher + IndiGo meal voucher on joining fee payment

- 3000 IndiGo BluChips voucher on Rs. 1 Lakh spends within 90 days

• Complimentary 3 Month EazyDiner Membership

• Milestone Benefits: Vouchers of up to 25,000 IndiGo BluChips, every year

-Get 5 vouchers of 5,000 BluChips each on crossing Rs. 2L, Rs. 5L, Rs. 8L, Rs. 10L, and Rs. 12L annually

• Annual Fee Rs. 4,999 +GST (2nd year onwards)
• Earn up to 22 IndiGo BluChips/Rs. 100 on IndiGo Web & App

• 6 on Card & Up to 16 from IndiGo (based on tier

• Get 3/Rs. 100 on dining, entertainment & other spends

• 0.5/Rs. 100 on other UPI, rent, utility, fuel and wallet

• Power of 2 Card Networks: Enjoy convenience of UPI with the RuPay Card & International acceptance with Mastercard and benefits provided by both networks
• Annual Fee Payment Benefit: Get Voucher of 5000 IndiGo BluChips and a complimentary IndiGo meal voucher on payment of annual fees
• Free Trip Cancellation cover: Avail reimbursed for non-refundable flight and hotel cancellations for up to Rs. 25,000 twice a year
• Forex MarkUp 1.49%: Enjoy low forex markup of 1.49% for international spends
• Redeem Your BluChips: Use the BluChips for IndiGo Flights

Option 2 (With FD):

• Free for the first year with min Rs. 1 Lakh FD
• Welcome Benefits include getting 3000 IndiGo BluChips voucher on Rs. 1 Lakh spends within 90 days, and Complimentary 3 Month EazyDiner Membership
• Assured approval - Fixed deposit backed card and no credit history needed
• Milestone Benefits: Vouchers up to 25,000 IndiGo BluChips every year

-Get 5 vouchers of 5,000 BluChips each on crossing Rs. 2L, Rs. 5L, Rs. 8L, Rs. 10L, and Rs. 12L annually

• Annual Fee Rs. 4,999 +GST (2nd year onwards)
• Earn up to 22 IndiGo BluChips/Rs. 100 on IndiGo Web & App

• 6 on Card & Up to 16 from IndiGo (based on tier)

• Get 3/Rs. 100 on dining, entertainment & other spends

• 0.5/Rs. 100 on other UPI, rent, utility, fuel and wallet

• Power of Dual Cards: Enjoy convenience of UPI with the RuPay Card & International acceptance with Mastercard and benefits provided by both networks
• Annual Fee Payment Benefit: Get Voucher of 5000 IndiGo BluChips and a complimentary IndiGo meal voucher on payment of annual fees
• Free Trip Cancellation cover: Get reimbursed for non-refundable flight and hotel cancellations for up to Rs. 25,000 twice a year
• Forex MarkUp 1.49%: Enjoy low forex markup of 1.49% for international spends
• Redeem your Indigo Bluechips: Use the IndiGo BluChips for IndiGo Flights

Mastercard World Privileges:

• Seamless online & POS transactions globally
• Exclusive travel and dining benefits
• 4 complimentary golf rounds and 12 complimentary golf lessons every year

RuPay Privileges:

• Seamless online, POS & UPI QR transactions in India
• Scan and pay at 60Mn+ merchants
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on the RuPay network

Pros

• Bonus 4% cashback on all Flight bookings, Bonus 8% cashback on all Hotel bookings, and Redeem the Reward Points For flight and hotel bookings
• Since the card is on the RuPay network, it can be easily linked to UPI
• Get 0.5% Cashback on UPI spends via other apps and all online spends. 0.5% cashback on all utility, insurance, and wallet load

Cons

• No fuel benefits
• No golf benefits
• No complimentary domestic or international airport lounge access

Pros

• IndiGo loyalists can take great advantage of this card as they can earn BluChips for spending through the airline’s website and app
• 4 complimentary golf rounds and 12 complimentary golf lessons every year
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on the RuPay network

Cons

• No complimentary airport lounge access although being a travel card
• No lifestyle benefits on non-travel spending categories
• No complimentary BluChip is offered along with the card