IDFC FIRST Bank travel card
Gaj: Credit Card
Gaj: Credit Card by IDFC FIRST Bank. Facts on this page are extracted and verified automatically from official issuer documents.
Fees & welcome
Joining fee
- ₹12,500 + GST (18% GST = ₹2,250; total payable ₹14,750).
- Levied on credit card application approval.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card product page · 2026-07-25 · source
Annual / renewal fee
- ₹12,500 + GST (18% GST = ₹2,250; total payable ₹14,750).
- Applicable from the second card anniversary year.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card - Annual Fee Waiver Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Fee waiver
- Annual fee of ₹12,500 + GST is not levied in the next year on eligible spends of ₹10L in the previous card anniversary year.
- Eligible spends exclude cash withdrawals, fuel, fees/charges/GST, loan on card, balance transfer, and EMI instalments.
- Reversals/refunds are deducted.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card - Annual Fee Waiver Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Welcome benefit
- Joining Fee Payment Benefit (once per customer, lifetime; first application only): 12,500 Reward Points worth up to ₹12,500 (credited within 30 days of joining fee posting).
- Plus a single-use coupon for 25% off (up to ₹5,000) on select 5-star hotels via Travel & Shop, issued on spending ₹1,00,000 in eligible net retail spends within 60 days of card generation (coupon valid 180 days).
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card - Joining Fee Payment Benefit Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Earn rates
- 5 Reward Points per ₹150 on Gaj: Credit Card spends.
- 3 Reward Points per ₹150 on international transactions.
- 1 Reward Point per ₹150 on Insurance, Utilities, Rent, Government, Wallet Load, Railways, Fastag and Education (domestic and international).
- 1 Reward Point per ₹150 on all eligible UPI transactions via the complimentary FIRST Digital RuPay Card.
- Accelerated on Travel & Shop bookings via IDFC FIRST Bank app: 50 RP per ₹150 on hotels (5 base + 45 bonus) and 25 RP per ₹150 on flights (5 base + 20 bonus).
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card - Reward Earn Structure / Rewards Program Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Lounge & forex
Lounge access
- Indian airport lounges: 4 visits per quarter including 1 guest visit (present Gaj: Credit Card).
- Global airport lounges: 4 visits per quarter (present DreamFolks card).
- Both require spending ₹20,000 in the current calendar month to avail the benefit next month.
- Railway lounges: 4 complimentary visits per quarter at select Indian railway terminals (spend ₹20,000 in the current calendar month to access next month).
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Forex markup
- Zero forex markup - no foreign exchange fees on any international purchase (including ATM cash withdrawal).
- Markup Charges on Foreign currency transactions and Dynamic & Static Currency Conversion: Nil.
- Note: selecting INR abroad may incur merchant DCC charges up to 5% of transaction amount.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Fees & charges
Interest-free period
- Interest-free (grace) period shall not exceed 45 days, varying by transaction and statement date.
- Not applicable if previous month's statement balance is not cleared in full by the due date.
- ATM cash withdrawal has 0% interest up to 45 days (only a flat fee of ₹199 per withdrawal applies).
Verified · Most Important Terms & Conditions (MITC) - IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Cards (covers Gaj:), effective 18 June 2026 · 2026-07-25 · source
Charge
- Cash advance transaction fee: ₹199 (+GST).
- Finance/Interest charge: Monthly 0.71%-3.85% (Annual 8.5%-46.2%).
- Overdue interest Monthly 3.99% (Annual 47.88%), revised to 46.2% when minimum amount due is paid.
- Late payment charges: 15% of Total Amount Due of previous statement minus payments before due date (min ₹100, max ₹1,300).
- Over-limit charges: 2.5% of over-limit amount (min ₹550).
- Foreign currency markup / Dynamic & Static Currency Conversion: Nil for Gaj: (DCC by merchant may be up to 5% of transaction).
- Card replacement fee: ₹4,000.
- Return of cheque/Auto-Debit SI/Payment Return: 2% of payment amount (min ₹500).
- Reward Redemption Fee: ₹99 per redemption.
- Fair usage Utility Spends fee: 1% if utility spends exceed ₹50,000 in a statement cycle.
- Fuel Fee: 1% if fuel spends exceed ₹30,000.
- Passenger Railways fee: 1% above ₹25,000.
- Tolls and Bridges fee: 1% above ₹10,000.
- Rent and Property Management fee: 1% of value (min ₹249, domestic only).
- Education Payment fee: 1% via third-party apps (min ₹249).
- GST at 18%.
- Add-on card (available by 28th February 2026): Joining Fee ₹4,000, Annual Fee ₹2,000.
- No fee on FIRST Digital Rupay Card attached to Gaj:.
- Fee on cash payment at branches, outstation cheque, duplicate statement, cheque/cash processing and charge slip request: NIL.
- MITC effective 18th June 2026.
Verified · Most Important Terms & Conditions (MITC) - IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Cards (covers Gaj:), effective 18 June 2026 · 2026-07-25 · source
Fuel
Fuel surcharge waiver
- 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver on fuel transactions valued between ₹200 and ₹5,000, capped at ₹300 per statement cycle.
- A 1% fuel fee applies only if total fuel spends in a statement cycle exceed ₹30,000.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Rewards
Reward exclusion
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card - Reward Earn Structure / Rewards Program Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Reward cap
- Total Bonus Reward Points on Travel bookings via IDFC FIRST Bank Mobile App capped at 15,000 per calendar month.
- Redeemable Reward Points capped at 1,50,000 (worth ₹1.5L) per calendar month and 3,00,000 (worth ₹3L) per calendar year.
- Rewards earned only for spends up to credit limit per billing cycle.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card - Reward Earn Structure / Rewards Program Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Redemption value
- 1 Reward Point = ₹1 on hotel and flight bookings via 'Travel & Shop' on IDFC FIRST Bank Mobile app.
- 1 Reward Point = ₹0.25 when redeemed for gift vouchers or product purchases on the app and on paying with reward points on select online transactions.
- Reward Redemption Fee ₹99 per redemption transaction.
- Points can be used to pay up to 70% of total booking value.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card - Reward Earn Structure / Rewards Program Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Milestone benefit
- Golf: Spend ₹20,000 in a statement cycle to unlock 1st round/lesson.
- Spend ₹40,000 to unlock 2nd round/lesson (up to 24 golf rounds/lessons per year, each valid up to 60 days).
- Airport/Railway lounge access requires spending ₹20,000 in the current calendar month to avail the benefit in the next month. | Complimentary FIRST Digital RuPay Credit Card: Lifetime Free (zero joining & annual fee), earn 1 reward point per ₹150 on eligible UPI spends, unified rewards portfolio, 1 Reward Point = ₹1 on travel redemptions via IDFC App, UPI spends count toward the ₹10L annual waiver milestone, consolidated statement.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Award example
- On Travel & Shop bookings via IDFC FIRST Bank Mobile App: 2000 points per ₹6,000 spend on hotels.
- 1000 points per ₹6,000 spend on flights.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card - Reward Earn Structure / Rewards Program Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Travel & lifestyle
Hotel benefit
- ITC Hotels: Stay for 3, Pay for 2 (complimentary 3rd night for every 2 consecutive paid nights, promocode ITCVIS) or 50% off the 2nd night (promocode ITCV50).
- Elivaas properties: Stay for 3, Pay for 2 or 50% off 2nd night.
- Premium Hotel Offers: access to over 900 luxury hotels worldwide with automatic room upgrade, complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, VIP Guest status and 3PM check-out on request.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Travel benefit
- Free Trip Cancellation Cover: reimbursement for non-refundable flight and hotel cancellations up to ₹50,000, twice a year (Flights up to ₹25,000; Hotels up to ₹25,000).
- Shared between Primary and Add-On cardholder for a maximum of 2 cancellations.
- Complimentary airport Meet & Greet service once a year on spending USD 1,000 (approx INR 91,000) on international POS transactions in the past 12 months, else flat 10% discount.
- Airport transfer limousine discounts across 3000+ cities in 83 countries.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Dining benefit
Curated Dining Deals: luxury dining experiences with handpicked restaurants, bespoke menus, and priority access via the VISA Infinite card.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Golf benefit
- Up to 24 golf rounds/lessons per year.
- Spend ₹20,000 in a statement cycle to unlock 1st round/lesson.
- Spend ₹40,000 in a statement cycle to unlock 2nd round/lesson.
- Each round/lesson valid for up to 60 days.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Concierge
- Concierge Services: personalized assistance for self-booking dining, staycations, flights and activities.
- Also 24/7 Roadside Assistance worth ₹1,399, and airport meet & greet (complimentary once a year on spending USD 1000 on international POS in past 12 months, otherwise flat 10% discount).
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Protection
Insurance
Card Liability Cover (Lost Card, Counterfeit, Skimming, Online Fraud): ₹50K. Personal Accident Cover: ₹10L. Credit Shield: ₹50K. Personal Air Accident: ₹1 Cr. Purchase Protection (Fire, Allied perils, Burglary in residential premises): ₹50K. Travel Insurance: Loss of Checked-In Baggage USD 500, Delay In Flight USD 300, Delay of Checked-In Baggage USD 100, Loss of Passport and documents USD 300.
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions · 2026-07-25 · source
Eligibility
Eligibility
Invitation-only offering for select IDFC FIRST Bank Private Banking customers with established relationship depth (super-premium metal credit card for high-net-worth individuals).
Verified · Gaj: Credit Card product page · 2026-07-25 · source
Official sources
Verified 2026-07-25 · facts from the official issuer page. Issuers may change fees, earn rates, lounge counts and waivers without notice — always confirm before applying.
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