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IDFC FIRST Bank Gaj Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Annual / renewal fee

  • ₹12,500 + GST (18% GST = ₹2,250; total payable ₹14,750).
  • Applicable from the second card anniversary year.

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Earn rate

  • 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).

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Overview

Gaj Credit Card by IDFC FIRST Bank. Facts on this page are extracted and verified automatically from official issuer documents.

Fees

Joining fee

  • ₹12,500 + GST (18% GST = ₹2,250; total payable ₹14,750).
  • Levied on credit card application approval.

VerifiedGaj: Credit Card product page15 Aug 2026, 1:23 AM ISTIDFC FIRST Bank

Annual / renewal fee

  • ₹12,500 + GST (18% GST = ₹2,250; total payable ₹14,750).
  • Applicable from the second card anniversary year.

VerifiedGaj: Credit Card - Annual Fee Waiver Terms & Conditions15 Aug 2026, 1:23 AM ISTIDFC FIRST Bank

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.

VerifiedGaj: Credit Card - Annual Fee Waiver Terms & Conditions15 Aug 2026, 1:23 AM ISTIDFC FIRST Bank

Rewards

  • 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).

VerifiedGaj: Credit Card - Reward Earn Structure / Rewards Program Terms & Conditions25 Jul 2026, 4:15 PM IST

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.

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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.

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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.

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Reward exclusion

Fuel transactions (fuel surcharge waiver provided)transactions converted into EMIFee or Charges and their corresponding GSTLoan on CardBalance TransferCash withdrawal transactionstransactions below ₹150and transactions only authorised then cancelled or reversed

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Travel & lounge

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).

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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.

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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.

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Dining, golf, concierge, insurance, milestones & welcome

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).

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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).

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Dining benefit

Curated Dining Deals: luxury dining experiences with handpicked restaurants, bespoke menus, and priority access via the VISA Infinite card.

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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.

VerifiedGaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions25 Jul 2026, 4:15 PM ISTIDFC FIRST Bank

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.

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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.

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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).

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Charges & interest

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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.

VerifiedMost Important Terms & Conditions (MITC) - IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Cards (covers Gaj:), effective 18 June 202615 Aug 2026, 1:23 AM ISTIDFC FIRST Bank

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.

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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).

VerifiedMost Important Terms & Conditions (MITC) - IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Cards (covers Gaj:), effective 18 June 202615 Aug 2026, 1:23 AM ISTIDFC FIRST Bank

Transfers

Not published in the official documents on file — see the official T&C link below.

Common questions

What is the annual fee on the Gaj Credit Card?

Officially traced: Rs. 12,500 + GST (18% GST = Rs. 2,250; total payable Rs. 14,750).

Gaj: Credit Card - Annual Fee Waiver Terms & Conditions

What is the joining fee on the Gaj Credit Card?

Officially traced: Rs. 12,500 + GST (18% GST = Rs. 2,250; total payable Rs. 14,750).

Gaj: Credit Card product page

Is the Gaj Credit Card annual fee ever waived?

Annual fee of Rs. 12,500 + GST is not levied in the next year on eligible spends of Rs. 10L in the previous card anniversary year.

Gaj: Credit Card - Annual Fee Waiver Terms & Conditions

How does the Gaj Credit Card earn rewards?

5 Reward Points per Rs. 150 on Gaj: Credit Card spends; 3 Reward Points per Rs. 150 on international transactions; 1 Reward Point per Rs. 150 on Insurance, Utilities, Rent, Government, Wallet Load, Railways, Fastag and Education (domestic.

Gaj: Credit Card - Reward Earn Structure / Rewards Program Terms & Conditions

What lounge access does the Gaj Credit Card include?

Indian airport lounges: 4 visits per quarter including 1 guest visit (present Gaj: Credit Card).

Gaj: Credit Card Features & Benefits / Terms & Conditions

What welcome benefit does the Gaj Credit Card offer?

Joining Fee Payment Benefit (once per customer, lifetime.

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What are the transfer ratios for Gaj Credit Card points?

Transfer ratios are not shown here as a confident value. Confirm the current ratio in your issuer account before transferring.

Other verified details

Not published in the official documents on file — see the official T&C link below.

Official documents & verification

Official terms

https://www.idfcfirst.bank.in/credit-card/metal-credit-card/gaj.

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Verified 2026-08-15 · facts from the official issuer page. Issuers may change fees, earn rates, lounge counts and waivers without notice — always confirm before applying.