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IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card

Updated 15 Apr 2026Source-linked

The IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card is a premium credit card from IDFC FIRST Bank, with a joining fee of ₹2,999 + GST.

It earns up to 9% back on weekend dining spends in the form of reward points (points).

Cardholders get 8 annual domestic + 4 annual international airport lounge access, plus taj / marriott gift voucher worth ₹5,000 as a welcome benefit.

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IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card
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  • Joining Fee₹2,999
  • Annual Fee₹2,999
  • Best Suited ForTravel
  • Reward TypeReward Points (points)
Rewards Rate
  • 9% on weekend dining
  • 9% on international spend
  • Base 0.75% on other spends
Welcome Benefits
  • Taj / Marriott gift voucher worth ₹5,000
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Rewards and Benefits

Rewards Rate
9% on weekend dining
9% on international spend
Base 0.75% on other spends.
Reward Redemption
IDFC FIRST Rewards: Redeem at ₹0.25 per unit.
Welcome Benefits
Taj / Marriott gift voucher worth ₹5,000
Milestone Rewards
N/A
Domestic Lounge Access
8 visits each annual.
International Lounge Access
4 visits each annual.
Travel
N/A
Movie & Dining
N/A
Golf
2 round(s) / monthly.
Insurance Benefits
N/A
Other Benefits
N/A

Fees & Charges

Spend-Based Waiver
₹6,00,000 in the preceding year
Rewards Redemption Fee
N/A
Foreign Currency Markup
1.50%
Interest Rates
3.50% per month (42.0% annualised)
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
1.0% waiver on transactions between ₹200 and ₹5,000, capped at ₹300 per monthly.
Cash Advance Charges
2.5% or ₹500 (whichever is higher)

Product Details

  • premium card issued by IDFC FIRST Bank.
  • Joining / annual fee of ₹2,999 + GST, waived on annual spends of ₹6,00,000.
  • Available on the Visa network.
  • Complimentary airport lounge access: domestic (8/annual) + international (4/annual).

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Annual fee waivable on ₹6,00,000 spend.
  • Low forex markup of 1.50% — suited to international spends.
  • Complimentary international airport lounge access.
  • 24/7 concierge service.
  • Accelerated earn rate of 9% on weekend dining.
Cons
  • No rewards on fuel spends.
Pros & cons are heuristically derived from the card's fees, rewards and benefits. Not editorial opinion.

₹5,000 welcome benefit

  • Taj / Marriott gift voucher worth ₹5,000
    Joining fee paid
    Window: 90 days from issuance.

Accelerated rewards

  • 9% on weekend dining
  • 9% on international spend

Exclusions

The following spend categories earn no rewards on this card:

  • fuel
  • wallet loads
  • rent
  • insurance premiums
  • emi
  • utilities

Airport lounge access

Domestic
8 visit(s) / annual. Via visa, dreamfolks.
International
4 visit(s) / annual. Via loungekey.

Fuel surcharge waiver

1.0% waiver on fuel transactions between ₹200 and ₹5,000, capped at ₹300 per monthly.

Sources

Last verified 15 Apr 2026. Verify with the issuer before applying.

Eligibility

Age
21–60
Credit score
750+
Income (salaried)
₹12,00,000 p.a.
Income (self-employed)
₹12,00,000 p.a.
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