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HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card
IDFC • Visa

HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card

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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

Verified 12 Feb 2026VerifiedHigh confidence1 source checked

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.
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Value & Fees

Check if the card clears its own fee.

Keep the topline simple first. Open the calculators only if the fee, waiver rule, and reward shape still look attractive.

Annual fee₹199

Joining fee ₹199

Fee waiverNot listed

No fee waiver rule listed.

Best return5%

Fuel spend

Fee waiver estimator

Adjust your spend only if you need to test whether the card pays for itself.

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Fee waiver & value estimator

Adjust your spend to see fee waiver eligibility and capped rewards.

Annual fee
₹30,000 / mo
₹3,60,000 / year
Estimated rewards₹1,800

Assumes base reward rate only.

Annual fee₹199

No waiver condition listed.

Net value₹1,601

Estimated savings per year.

Category caps apply for certain spends.

Reward rate breakdown

Open the category chart when two cards are close and you need the exact spend shape.

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Reward Rate Breakdown

Category-wise reward rates for this card

Fuel
5.0%
Lifestyle
2.5%
Shopping
2.5%
Basedefault
0.5%
Current Opportunities

Open the live value layer only if the card still looks strong.

Live offers, redemptions, and milestone math are useful for optimization, but they should not crowd the main decision.

Live offersNone right now

Offer availability changes often.

Best redemptionNot highlighted

This card is better treated as direct cashback or feature value.

MilestonesNo milestone edge

No standout milestone boost highlighted.

Redemption tools

Use these only if your shortlist is down to cards where redemption value can change the decision.

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Redemption optimizer unavailable

This card is better evaluated through direct cashback, fee drag, and perk value right now.

Lounge Reality

Treat lounge as real value only after the rule check passes.

Keep the headline simple first. Open the full checklist and airport map only if lounge access matters for this card.

Visits listedNo access

No complimentary lounge visits are currently listed.

Access ruleNo access

No lounge data listed in latest source snapshot. Please verify with issuer.

Coverage sourceNeeds check

Derived from card policy signals

Lounge match needs verification

Lounge access data for this card could not be confidently matched. Please verify lounge eligibility directly with the issuer before relying on access.

Full lounge eligibility checklist

Open this to validate spend thresholds, program fit, and any conditions that can block access.

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Lounge eligibility checklist

Derived from card policy signals

Lounge Spend Tracker

Eligibility target met: No

Track lounge eligibility for HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card using your current period spend.

₹0 spentAdd threshold to start tracking

No spend threshold was detected from current lounge policy text. You can still track manually.

Spend threshold

No spend-based lounge policy is listed in current card data.

Quarter / cycle rule

No quarter or billing-cycle lounge rule is explicitly listed.

Guest access

Guest access policy is not explicitly listed in current data.

Priority Pass

Priority Pass benefit is not listed for this card.

Airport-wise lounge locations

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Lounge locations

No airport-wise rows currently available

Airport-level lounge rows are not currently available for this card. We still show policy checklist details above.

Decision Details

Open the dense rulebook only when you are close to applying.

Earn exclusions, fine-print benefits, and fee rows matter, but they should sit behind an extra click instead of competing with the main overview.

Enriched decision data not available

This card does not have publishable enrichment records in the current high-confidence snapshot.

FAQ & Evidence

Keep proof and verification at the bottom.

This is the validation layer. Use it after the card already feels like a possible yes.

Truth Data Snapshot

Issuer-linked details for offers, redemption, lounges, and reliability status.

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Offer Truth

  • Joining fee₹199
  • Annual fee₹199
  • Waiver thresholdNot listed
  • Cap typecategory
  • Cap resetmonthly
  • Last verified2026-02-12

Redemption Truth

  • Cash value/pointNot listed
  • Travel value/pointNot listed
  • Transfer partners0
  • Min redemptionNot listed
  • Expiry policyNot listed
  • Last verified2026-02-12

Lounge Truth

  • NetworkVisa
  • Domestic count0
  • International count0
  • Quarterly limitNot listed
  • Airport-terminal rows0
  • Policy check2026-02-10

Reliability + Outcomes

  • Verification statusverified
  • Freshness days1
  • Source conflicts0
  • Applied reports10
  • Approval reports6

Frequently asked questions

Short answers for the usual apply, fee, reward, and lounge questions.

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Is HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card lifetime free?

It has an annual fee of ₹199. No waiver condition is listed.

What rewards does HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card offer?

Up to 5% value back on HPCL fuel, up to 2.5% on groceries and utilities, and base rewards on other eligible spends.

Does HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card include lounge access?

No complimentary lounge access is currently listed for this card.

Who should consider HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card?

HPCL Fuel + Utility-Focused Monthly Spenders

Where can I apply for HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card?

Check the issuer link listed for this card.

Sources and verification

Issuer link, last verification date, and how this page was assembled.

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Sources & Verification

  • Official Issuer Page:Direct Link
  • Last Verified: 2026-02-12
  • Data Method: Automated scraper + Manual audit