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IDFC FIRST Mayura
Annual fee₹5,999
RewardsPoints
Earns hardest on
Travel 0.6%
IDFC • VisaTravel & miles

IDFC FIRST Mayura

Updated 09 Sept 2026PendingLow confidence2 sources checked
Modeled value for your spend≈ ₹-4,957/yr

70% split equally across Shopping, Travel, Dining; 30% other eligible spend. Standard redemption value. Renewal year; joining costs and taxes excluded.

₹5K/moNet annual value₹2L/mo
₹30,000/mo
Pays for itself above ₹1,74,000/moFull breakdown
Get it if

Route this card to travel and international spends first, then shift spillover transactions to stronger category alternatives

Skip it if

points-value realization depends on redemption choice and transfer use

Latest change: IDFC FIRST Bank announced 0% foreign currency markup across all credit cards

For Premium Travelers & Movie Buffs. 0.6% on travel spend. ₹5,999 annual fee. Lounge rule: ₹20,000 / month.

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

Premium Travelers & Movie Buffs

  • Zero Forex Markup on International Spends
  • 16 International & Domestic Lounge Visits
  • Buy 1 Get 1 Movie Tickets (up to ₹500)
  • 4 Complimentary Golf Rounds/Year
Why skip it

Why you may regret it

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

  • High Annual Fee (₹5,999)
  • Reward Rate is low (0.25% - 2.5%)
  • Lounge access requires ₹20k monthly spend
Annual Fee₹5,999Joining fee ₹5,999
Spend to Waive FeeCheck termsNo waiver
Best Category Return0.6%Travel spend
Lounge Access Condition₹20,000 / month42 lounge rows mapped

Quick notes

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

How to use it well

  • Route this card to travel and international spends first, then shift spillover transactions to stronger category alternatives.
  • Track statement outcomes monthly to confirm that expected reward credits are posting in the intended merchant/category buckets.
  • Maintain break-even discipline against the annual fee of INR 5,999 and reduce allocation if annual net value weakens.

Watch before applying

  • points-value realization depends on redemption choice and transfer use
  • Lounge access may still require spend/quarter gating or program conditions; verify issuer terms before travel plans.
  • Category caps, partner restrictions, and MCC-level exclusions can materially reduce realized value versus headline promotion copy.
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

HPCL IDFC FIRST Power Credit Card

Annual fee: ₹199

Shared focus: InternationalHigher top earn rate (1.3%)Estimated +₹5,510/yr value
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