1st Year Fee: ₹499* Plus Applicable Taxes
Entry-Level Card
Low joining and annual fee of Rs. 499
Fuel Benefits
6.5% savings on fuel spends as reward points
Reward Points
Up to 30 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent
Author: Megha Khanna
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IDFC FIRST Bank offers two co-branded fuel credit cards with HPCL and HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Plus Credit Card is the upgraded variant. With an annual fee of Rs. 499, this card stands out by offering a 6.5% return through rewards and loyalty points on fuel spends. While some other fuel credit cards offer better returns, they typically come with higher fees, making this IDFC FIRST Card an excellent option in its fee range.
Beyond fuel, it also provides accelerated rewards on groceries, utility bill payments, and FASTag recharges. Complimentary airport lounge access, movie benefits, roadside assistance, etc. add to its benefits. HPCL loyalists seeking significant savings on their fuel expenses, along with saving on other everyday spending, can consider applying for this credit card.
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Fee Type | Amount |
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Joining/Annual Fee | Rs. 499 + Applicable Taxes |
Add-on Card Fee | Nil |
Interest Rate | 0.75% to 3.65% p.m. | 9% to 43.8% p.a. |
OVL Charges | 2.5% of the over-limit amount ( minimum Rs. 550) |
Late Payment Charges | 15% of total amount due (min. Rs. 100, max. Rs. 1,300) |
You are an HPCL loyalist
You want a fuel card with low annual fee
You regularly commute with your vehicle and spend a significant amount on fuel
You are okay with using your earned reward points for fuel purchases
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Rewards3.5/5
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Lifestyle Benefits3.0/5
Despite being a fuel credit card, the card extends accelerated benefits to other household-related spends, like grocery and utility bills. Additionally, for a low annual fee card, the welcome benefits are too good to be true, justifying the joining fee by a wide margin. Even the annual fee waiver condition on the card is low and easily achievable even for a low spender.
Everything you need to know about this credit card
The IDFC FIRST Power Plus Credit Card is a good choice for beginners who are also HPCL fuel station loyalists. The card offers up to 6.5% savings on fuel but also accelerated 5% savings on everyday transactions like groceries and utilities. However, to maximize benefits, users will have to shift their other brand preferences.
The IDFC FIRST Power Plus credit card is offered to individuals aged at least 21 years, with a stable source of income of a minimum of Rs. 3 lakh every year and a good credit score.
The cashback on the IDFC FIRST Power Plus credit card is offered in the first year under the activation benefits. On the first fuel transaction done within the first 30 days of card set-up, card users earn Rs. 500 cashback, subject to a minimum transaction value of Rs. 500.
Maximum spends capping of Rs. 12,000 per statement cycle for HPCL fuel spends; Rs. 10,000 per statement cycle on HP Pay App; Rs. 2,000 per statement cycle on grocery and utilities; Rs. 1,000 spends per statement cycle on IDFC FIRST FASTag Recharge.
Megha is an experienced writer with a specialization in credit cards and personal finance. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping readers make informed financial choices, she creates engaging content that demystifies the complexities of credit cards, from rewards and benefits to interest rates and fees.
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