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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.
 
Last edited by Piyush_Jaiswal:
How many times have you redeemed in Nov Month?

I have redeemed two times in one account and three times in another account. Redemption fees are also deducted the same number of times.

So it can be say that from nov month they are starting to charge redemption fees. It is only my observation. others please confirm.
Yah i see the same on my other family account its 3 redemption and 3 times fee deducted. I did for once and same deducted.
 
How many times have you redeemed in Nov Month?

I have redeemed two times in one account and three times in another account. Redemption fees are also deducted the same number of times.

So it can be say that from nov month they are starting to charge redemption fees. It is only my observation. others please confirm.
yes you are right buddy.
I redeemed 5 times in Nov month, so have been charged 5 times .
 
Just now they have charged 99+GST for redemption. I haven't been charged before and this is first time.
Yes,
In last 10min, i am been charged 99+gst redemption fee 5 times. 🥲
More on the way i guess
How many times have you redeemed in Nov Month?

I have redeemed two times in one account and three times in another account. Redemption fees are also deducted the same number of times.

So it can be say that from nov month they are starting to charge redemption fees. It is only my observation. others please confirm.
Timeline of redemptions I have redeemed a total of 6 times (5+1) in November month and have not been charged so far. Will update if I get charged.
Date of Redemption: 30th Nov all 6 redemptions done.
 
If I get charged I will ask my BM for a reversal. He is eagerly waiting for me to upgrade my account to Private next year. I think he will reverse it.
I hope you are keeping your IDFC money atleast in deposits and not in savings coz interest is about 1% less in savings and even with different per slabs in 1-5lakhs etc, so saving interest rate is low compared to FD and just for reversal of redemption, it's not worth it to keep money in savings.
 
I hope you are keeping your IDFC money atleast in deposits and not in savings coz interest is about 1% less in savings and even with different per slabs in 1-5lakhs etc, so saving interest rate is low compared to FD and just for reversal of redemption, it's not worth it to keep money in savings.
I already negotiated the terms I will put in 50L next year in June after the upgrade, I will do 10L FD and the rest will be shifted to other investments. I was thinking of taking Wealth, but he insisted and said to upgrade to Private, and after some time they will downgrade me to Wealth and still I can use the Private DC with all the benefits until DC renewal. I said okay.
 
I already negotiated the terms I will put in 50L next year in June after the upgrade, I will do 10L FD and the rest will be shifted to other investments. I was thinking of taking Wealth, but he insisted and said to upgrade to Private, and after some time they will downgrade me to Wealth and still I can use the Private DC with all the benefits until DC renewal. I said okay.
I think wealth is sufficient for most of the customers since it has a capping of 50K.
 
I think wealth is sufficient for most of the customers since it has a capping of 50K.
According to my spending, even Select is sufficient, I spend 3L a month once or twice a year. But as I have to park the money somewhere for a few days, that's why I thought to utilize the opportunity. Also the metal Private DC and the added benefits.
 
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