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IDFC First Hello Credit Card (FD-Backed)

Secured credit card backed by fixed deposit with simple cashback benefits.

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IDFC First Hello Credit Card (FD-Backed)
Joining Fee
₹0
Annual Fee
₹1,180
Base Rewards
Standard 1% cashback on regular spends.
Accelerated
1%–5% cashback on select categories like utilities, groceries & online spends (as per bank terms).

Overview

The IDFC First Hello Credit Card (FD Based) is a secured credit card offered by IDFC First Bank that is backed by a fixed deposit (FD) held by the customer. This card is ideal for users who are building credit or have limited credit history, providing them with a credit line secured against their FD. It offers cashback rewards on everyday spends, easy acceptance, and helps users build their credit score.

Features & Benefits

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Joining & Renewal Benefits

Joining

Occasional promotional sign-up rewards or bonus cashback on initial spends, subject to bank campaigns.

Renewal

Annual fee waiver may apply upon meeting eligible spend conditions, as per official bank terms.

Cashback & Rewards

  • • Cashback on everyday eligible spends
  • • Accelerated cashback on select categories
  • • Partner merchant offers subject to bank terms
Reward Redemption

Cashback earned is auto-credited to the card statement or reward wallet as per IDFC First Bank’s prevailing reward policy.

Lifestyle Benefits

  • • Helps build credit score
  • • Cashback on everyday spends
  • • Easy approval due to FD security
Fuel Surcharge

1% fuel surcharge waiver as per IDFC First Bank terms and minimum transaction conditions.

Forex Markup

Approximately 3.5% forex markup fee on international transactions.

Fees & Charges

Joining Fee
₹0
Annual Fee
₹1,180
Fee Waiver Spend
₹200,000
Income Requirement
₹0
Pros
  • • Easy approval with FD security
  • • Cashback on regular spends
  • • Helps build credit score
Cons
  • • Credit limit capped by FD amount
  • • Cashback caps apply
  • • Limited premium perks
Exclusions
  • • Certain wallet loads
  • • Rent transactions may not earn rewards
  • • Government transactions may not earn rewards
  • • Cashback caps apply depending on category limits
Add-on Cards

Available as per bank policy, subject to FD-backed structure.

Eligibility
  • • Indian resident
  • • Age 18+ years
  • • Fixed deposit held with IDFC First Bank as collateral
Upcoming Changes

Reward slabs and FD-linked terms may be updated by IDFC First Bank periodically. Always verify the latest official documentation before applying or recommending.