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HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card
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HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card

Verified 12 Feb 2026VerifiedHigh confidence1 source checked
Get it if

Route HPCL fuel and eligible utility/grocery spends here first, then divert post-cap transactions

Skip it if

Do not assume uncapped 5% fuel value across the full billing cycle

For HPCL Fuel + Utility-Focused Monthly Spenders. 5% on fuel spend. ₹199 annual fee. Skip it for lounge access.

Quick Overview

What matters before you apply.

You should be able to scan the fee, waiver rule, best use case, lounge condition, and biggest downside in one pass.

Why get it

Why you should get it

HPCL Fuel + Utility-Focused Monthly Spenders

  • Up to 5% value back on HPCL fuel spends
  • Up to 2.5% value back on grocery and utility categories
  • Low-fee co-branded fuel card with annual milestone bonus points
  • Welcome bonus points on early activation spend
Why skip it

Why you may regret it

These are the rules and drawbacks most likely to make the card feel disappointing after signup.

  • Fuel and utility value-back buckets are capped monthly
  • Best returns are partner-merchant specific and not broad across all pumps
  • Outside target categories, earn rate is modest
Annual Fee₹199Joining fee ₹199
Spend to Waive FeeNot listedNo fee waiver rule listed.
Best Category Return5%Fuel spend
Lounge Access ConditionNo accessNo lounge access listed.

Quick notes

How to use the card well, and what to watch before applying.

How to use it well

  • Route HPCL fuel and eligible utility/grocery spends here first, then divert post-cap transactions.
  • Track monthly cap utilization directly from statements to avoid low-return spillover.
  • Pair with a broad online cashback card for non-fuel, non-utility categories.

Watch before applying

  • Do not assume uncapped 5% fuel value across the full billing cycle.
  • Non-HPCL fueling behavior can materially reduce expected return.
  • Milestone and bucket rules should be rechecked against latest issuer terms.
Compare or Switch

What to do if this card is close, but not perfect.

Compare this card side-by-side or jump into a few strong alternatives before you move into the deeper research sections.

Same-bank step-up path

These are objective same-bank step-up options from the current rewards and lounge model.

Step 1

IDFC FIRST Select

Annual fee: Free

Shared focus: LifestyleHigher product tier within same bank+39 more lounge visits in current dataset
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