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IDFC First Bank launched its debit card reward system

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IDFC First Bank launched its debit card reward system recently. Now you'll earn reward points for spending money using your IDFC First Bank debit card.
Reward portal link - https://www.firstrewards.com/

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Reward system for IDFC First Bank normal debit card-
2000 welcome reward points on IDFC First normal debit card transaction above Rs. 1000

Online transaction- earn 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spend
Offline transaction- earn 1 reward point for every Rs. 150 spend
10X reward points (10 reward points per Rs. 150) for every Rs. 150 spent via debit card on incremental spends above Rs. 50,000 in a month.

IDFC First Bank Select debit card reward system-
4000 welcome reward points on first debit card transaction above Rs. 1000
Online transaction- earn 3 reward points for every Rs. 150 spend
Offline transaction- earn 2 reward point for every Rs. 150 spend
10X reward points (10 reward points per Rs. 100) for every Rs. 100 spent via debit card on incremental spends above Rs. 50,000 in a month.

IDFC First Bank Wealth debit card reward system-
8000 welcome reward points on first debit card transaction above Rs. 1000
Online transaction- earn 4 reward points for every Rs. 150 spend
Offline transaction- earn 3 reward point for every Rs. 150 spend
10X reward points (10 reward points per Rs. 100) for every Rs. 100 spent via debit card on incremental spends above Rs. 50,000 in a month.

IDFC First Bank Private debit card reward system-
20,000 welcome reward points on first debit card transaction above Rs. 1000
Online transaction- earn 6 reward points for every Rs. 150 spend
Offline transaction- earn 4 reward point for every Rs. 150 spend
10X reward points (10 reward points per Rs. 100) for every Rs. 100 spent via debit card on incremental spends above Rs. 50,000 in a month.

Exclusions: Payment to Mutual Funds, Insurance, Financial Institutions, Security Brokers, Dealers, Wallet Uploads, Quasi Cash, ATM Withdrawals, Credit Card Payments and Account Transfers transactions are not a part of FIRST Rewards program, Please refer to the TnC page for specific Merchant Codes that are excluded.

1 reward point = Rs. 0.25

Note: You'll earn core reward points depending on your debit card variant, along with the 10X points.

A monthly reward point accrual capping will be applicable based on user’s program membership. (w.e.f. 1st December 2023)

Type of ProgramMonthly Point Capping
General8,000
Select30,000
Wealth50,000
Private5,00,000

How to redeem- You can redeem your reward points against gift vouchers, flight booking, recharge, etc.
Just click on "Redeem" and you'll see all the available options.
Link- https://www.firstrewards.com/user/burn

These are the excluded mcc's. You won't receive any reward points for spending on these categories.

Merchant CodesMerchant Categories
6300INSURANCE SALES AND UNDERWRITING
6012FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - MERCHANDISE & SERVICES
6211SECURITY BROKERS/DEALERS
6051QUASI CASH
6540WALLET UPLOAD

Reward Rate:-

IDFC First Bank Normal Debit Card-
Online- 0.33%
Offline- 0.17%
10X category- 1.67%
Incremental spends above Rs. 50,000: Online- 1.67%; Offline- 1.67%

IDFC First Bank Select Debit Card-
Online- 0.50%
Offline- 0.33%
10X category- 2.5%
Incremental spends above Rs. 50,000: Online- 2.5%; Offline- 2.5%

IDFC First Bank Wealth Debit Card-
Online- 0.67%
Offline- 0.50%
10X category- 2.5%
Incremental spends above Rs. 50,000: Online- 2.5%; Offline- 2.5%

IDFC First Bank Private Debit Card-
Online- 1%
Offline- 0.67%
10X category- 2.5%
Incremental spends above Rs. 50,000: Online- 2.5%; Offline- 2.5%

Update on 14th July: IDFC First Bank relaunched its debit card reward system on 14th July, 2023.
We've made the necessary changes in the article.

Update on 22 Dec, 2023: IDFC First Bank updated its debit card reward system on 1st Dec, 2023.
We've made the necessary changes in the article.
 
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I did a bill payment and got 250 rewards very next day, mywife did the same transaction on 18th July for which she has not received any rewards till now.
 
They have added 7 working days and some exceptions in the tnc’s. These are not very detailed and that leaves room for assumptions.
Also, someone earlier commented that he got points for Paytm wallet load and others have mentioned that no redemption fee was charged either. Thus, it’s anyone’s guess if they’ll credit the points or not.

In my case, I got 8k bonus points in April itself when the program was in beta testing. As for now, I have done cc payment transactions through Paytm, cred, MobiKwik and Payzapp on 21 July, so I’ll wait for 7 working days. Also, I have added money to paytm wallet. I ll update this post if and when I get points.
 

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Oh, I have the classic card. Waiting for my ticket to be resolved. Will request for platinum card if they say that classic doesn't earn points.
Did you get a response ? I too hold Classic card and have not received any points so far. Based on the pattern so far it looks like Classic card holders are not getting any points.
 
Looks like I will have to wait for a genuine POS/Ecomm transaction to get the 1st transaction reward points as they may not give it for CC/BIll payment or for even wallet load!
I have no use of amazon vouchers so no point in buying that also.. If anyone has any other idea about thw 1st transaction, pls share..
 
Looks like I will have to wait for a genuine POS/Ecomm transaction to get the 1st transaction reward points as they may not give it for CC/BIll payment or for even wallet load!
I have no use of amazon vouchers so no point in buying that also.. If anyone has any other idea about thw 1st transaction, pls share..
Do txn on flipkart.
 
They have added 7 working days and some exceptions in the tnc’s. These are not very detailed and that leaves room for assumptions.
Also, someone earlier commented that he got points for Paytm wallet load and others have mentioned that no redemption fee was charged either. Thus, it’s anyone’s guess if they’ll credit the points or not.

In my case, I got 8k bonus points in April itself when the program was in beta testing. As for now, I have done cc payment transactions through Paytm, cred, MobiKwik and Payzapp on 21 July, so I’ll wait for 7 working days. Also, I have added money to paytm wallet. I ll update this post if and when I get points.
is this cc fee 99+gst or dc fee?
 
Looks like I will have to wait for a genuine POS/Ecomm transaction to get the 1st transaction reward points as they may not give it for CC/BIll payment or for even wallet load!
I have no use of amazon vouchers so no point in buying that also.. If anyone has any other idea about thw 1st transaction, pls share..
This is incorrect. My first and only transactions on IDFC DC are CC bill payment on Cred.
 
Looks like I will have to wait for a genuine POS/Ecomm transaction to get the 1st transaction reward points as they may not give it for CC/BIll payment or for even wallet load!
I have no use of amazon vouchers so no point in buying that also.. If anyone has any other idea about thw 1st transaction, pls share..
Cheq payments are giving RP
 
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