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IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card

The IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card costs Rs 499 a year. It earns No per-rupee earn; points at monthly spend milestones. The forex markup is 0%. It lists no airport lounge access. Read from the issuer's documents and an aggregator on 11 Oct 2026.

Annual fee
Rs 499+ GST
Fee waived at
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Base return
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Forex markup
0%
Interest
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Apply on idfcfirst.bank.inOpens the bank’s own page.

Fees

Joining feeRs 499
Annual feeRs 499
Fee notesRs 499 + GST joining and annual (issuer listing). No spend waiver; aggregator says one successful referral waives the annual fee.

Rewards

Welcome benefitunverifiedIssuer listing: joining benefits worth Rs 4,000. Aggregator: 1,000 points on first EMI within 30 days, Lenskart Gold Max for a year, travel coupons.
Reward currencyReward Points
Base earnNo per-rupee earn; points at monthly spend milestones
Point valueunverified1 point = Rs 0.25
Accelerated earnunverifiedMonthly spend milestones (not cumulative): Rs 5,000 = 200 points; 10,000 = 500; 15,000 = 1,000; 30,000 = 2,000; 60,000 = 4,000 (aggregator)
Capsunverified4,000 points a month at Rs 60,000 spend
Spends that earn nothingunverifiedCash withdrawals, utilities and fuel do not count towards milestones (aggregator)
Reward notesBest case about 1.67% at exactly Rs 15,000, 30,000 or 60,000 a month (e.g. 1,000 x 0.25 / 15,000). No revolving credit: you pay in full or convert to EMI at a flat monthly fee from Rs 49 + GST. base_return_pct null because earn is stepwise.

Travel and perks

Domestic loungeunverifiedNone (airport); 4 railway lounge visits per quarter (aggregator)
International loungeNone
Forex markupunverified0%
Fuel surcharge waiverunverified1% up to Rs 200 a month (aggregator)
Other freebies25% off movie tickets up to Rs 100 once a month; roadside assistance

Charges and eligibility

Late payment feeunverified15% of total amount due, min Rs 100, max Rs 1,300
Cash advance feeRs 199
Fine-print notesNo minimum-amount-due option and no interest rate: unpaid balances must be converted to EMI. Dedicated issuer page could not be reached.

Questions

What is the annual fee of the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card?
Rs 499 a year, before GST.
Does the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card give airport lounge access?
No lounge access is listed for this card.
What is the forex markup on the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card?
0% of each foreign-currency transaction, before GST.
Which spends earn no rewards on the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card?
Cash withdrawals, utilities and fuel do not count towards milestones (aggregator)