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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've maxed out 5L in September and might max out in October as well and had some 2-3L in August as well so is there a chance that my Rewards portal can be blocked then I'll avoid or transfer the spends to other card...

I'm talking about IDFC Wealth DC
 
I've maxed out 5L in September and might max out in October as well and had some 2-3L in August as well so is there a chance that my Rewards portal can be blocked then I'll avoid or transfer the spends to other card...

I'm talking about IDFC Wealth DC
Redeem it then.
 
I've redeemed the points but I'm asking for further spends...

Should I use the same card to spend or switch to other card?
You can use the same if you wish.
If somehow they blocks it, you can argue/threat, that your txns are genuine and all, you will be lodging complaint for the nuisance.

P.S: We can't predict IDFC. 😬

Others points also got purged in past but later on after rebel, it got released, I believe they are using it even now.
 
You can use the same if you wish.
If somehow they blocks it, you can argue/threat, that your txns are genuine and all, you will be lodging complaint for the nuisance.
Well everyone knows what txn it is 🙃 but will that be acceptable if in any case there's any issue? I've not faced any issue so far might not face ahead as well but can't predict future anything can happen...
 
How can i upgrade to wealth account ??
Can upgrading to wealth account now will be benefecial .
I have 5 idfc normal accounts with classic debit card .
Thinking of upgrading to select/wealth ??
Please help
 
How can i upgrade to wealth account ??
Can upgrading to wealth account now will be benefecial .
I have 5 idfc normal accounts with classic debit card .
Thinking of upgrading to select/wealth ??
Please help
Select 3L
Wealth 10L
Private 100L

These are deposit required for upgrade. Some branch/RM ask for maintaining some do it on deposit/accumulation of the said amount.

If you upgrade 1 account you can group others and enjoy the same benefits on all accounts.
 
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Select 3L
Wealth 10L
Private 50L

These are deposit required for upgrade. Some branch/RM ask for maintaining some do it on deposit/accumulation of the said amount.

If you upgrade 1 account you can group others and enjoy the same benefits on all accounts.
At present I have Select, if i maintain 10L AMB for a month will it trigger to wealth or have to meet RM again ?
 
At present I have Select, if i maintain 10L AMB for a month will it trigger to wealth or have to meet RM again ?
It won't auto trigger afaik. You don't need to meet him just a call is sufficient. Discuss everything before hand once done add money on call and tell him to raise SR.

I called RM told him I have currently available 7.5L can you proceed with that, he said let me confirm, then denied citing senior said 10L required. I added 10L called again he checked but the AMB wasn't updated as per him when the money was deposited it was a non working day and after that day it was Sat-Sun. Called him on Monday and by Friday the account was upgraded...
 
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