Fees read from issuer pageUpdated 2026-07-26

IDFC FIRST Bank

FIRST Business Credit Card (SME)

₹999 a year

LineBusiness & commercial
Joining fee₹499
Annual fee₹999
Forex markup1.99%

Rewards, as stated by the issuer

  • Limited period offer: 100% cashback up to ₹200 i.e. ₹50 each on the first 4 UPI transactions
  • Earn up to 3X reward points on your spends
  • Unlock bonus Reward Points upto 25% on bookings through IDFC FIRST Bank Mobile app​
  • 25% bonus Reward Points on Hotel bookings​
  • 15% bonus Reward Points on Travel bookings
  • Variant 2 – With higher rewards on business expenses –up to 10X Reward Points
  • If you choose High Reward Points Variant, you get an Interest Rate of 3% p.m.
  • How many Reward Points do I get with the FIRST Business Credit Card?
  • If you choose the Low Interest Variant , you enjoy the following Reward Points
  • 5X Reward Points on business spends in foreign currency transactions
  • 2X Reward Points on business utility & digital advertising
  • 1X Reward Points on rentals, restaurants & utility
  • If you choose the High Reward Points Variant , you enjoy the following Reward Points
  • 10X Reward Points on business spends in foreign currency transactions
  • 4X Reward Points on business utility & digital advertising
  • 2X Reward Points on rentals, restaurants & utility
  • Are there any charges or limitations for redemption of Reward Points?
  • No. There are no charges for redemption of Reward points. Reward Points are never expiring and can be redeemed at any time.

Other benefits

  • Year 1 (Introductory Offer ): 1.5% p.m.
  • Access interest-free credit for 45 days
  • Personal and travel insurance cover of up to ₹10 Lakh
  • To know more about Insurance coverages click here
  • No. Having Current account with IDFC FIRST Bank is not a requirement. However, with our Current Account we offer you best in class holistic Banking solutions including cash & expense management.
  • - Year 1 (Introductory Offer): 1.5% p.m.
  • - A 45-day Interest free credit period. This is instant working capital for your business.
  • Does the FIRST Business Credit Card offer any complimentary insurance?
  • Absolutely! You get the following insurance benefits with the FIRST Business Credit Card
  • - Free Road Side Assistance worth ₹1,499
  • - Personal Accident Cover of ₹10,00,000 on doing at least one transaction in the previous month
  • - Insurance Cover of ₹50,000 each on Lost card liability, Credit Shield and Purchase Protection
  • - Travel Insurance for
  • e. Air Accident Cover of ₹1,00,00,000

Welcome & milestones

Welcome

None listed.

Milestones

  • Yes. You get access to 2 international and/or domestic Airport Lounges per quarter on minimum spends of ₹20,000 on the previous month.

Lounge access

Domestic: Yes. You get access to 2 international and/or domestic Airport Lounges per quarter on minimum spends of ₹20,000 on the previous month.

International: Yes. You get access to 2 international and/or domestic Airport Lounges per quarter on minimum spends of ₹20,000 on the previous month.

Every fee line found on the page

  • Joining Fee: ₹499 ₹999 + GST
  • Annual Fees (2 nd year onwards): ₹999 + GST
  • Interest Rate: 3% p.m.
  • Joining and Annual fee (2nd year onwards) of just ₹199 + GST
  • Low forex mark-up at just 1.99%
  • Yes. The card comes with a Joining Fee (1st year) of ₹499 + GST and an Annual Fee (2nd year onwards) of ₹999 + GST
  • Variant 1: With Low Interest Rate (APR) – starting at 1.5% p.m.
  • If you choose High Reward Points Variant, you get an Interest Rate of 3% p.m.
  • For both variants, on paying any amount less than Minimum amount due interest will be charged at Monthly Rate 3.99% Annual Rate 47.88%
  • You get a low forex markup of 1.99%. This rate is very low compared to the market rates, which is generally around 3-3.5%. You can also benefit from your business spends in foreign currency with up to 10X Reward Points. (depending on the variant chosen)