IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card

The inaugural FIRST SWYP Credit Card by IDFC Bank introduces innovation to the Indian credit card landscape, offering a range of perks such as reward points and discounts on popular brands like Tata CLiQ, Zomato, and Dominos, making it particularly attractive to the younger demographic. With a modest joining fee of Rs. 499, the card can also be seamlessly linked to your UPI apps.

What sets this card apart is its unique payment structure, where at the end of each billing cycle, you have the option to settle the total amount due or convert it into convenient EMI spends. In a departure from traditional credit cards, hefty interest payments are not a concern. Should you find it challenging to clear your outstanding balance, you have the flexibility to convert your expenses into manageable EMIs, starting from a three-month tenure with a minimum transaction amount of Rs. 2,500.

IDFC Bank First SWYP Credit Card

Features of the FIRST SWYP Credit Card

Similar to the Millennia Credit Card, this card caters to the diverse needs of young individuals, offering enticing benefits across various categories such as travel, movies, and shopping. Explore the comprehensive list of benefits below.

Welcome Benefits:

  1. Receive a complimentary Lenskart Gold membership upon successful payment of the joining fee. 
  2. Earn 1,000 Reward Points on the first EMI transaction within 30 days of card issuance. 
  3. Attain a one-year Times Prime membership on spends exceeding Rs. 30,000 within 90 days of card issuance. 

Free Railway Lounge Access:

  1. Enjoy four free railway lounge accesses each quarter, totaling 16 complimentary visits annually. 
  2. Avail benefits like unlimited tea and coffee, two hours of lounge stay, a comfortable AC seating area, free WIFI, and one free buffet meal. 

Movie Offers with Paytm:

  1. Get a 25% discount, up to Rs. 100, when booking movie tickets on Paytm using the promo code IDFCCCFM. This offer can be utilised once each month.

UPI Enabled:

  1. Conduct UPI transactions with the FIRST SWYP Credit Card and earn 100 Reward Points on spends exceeding Rs. 5,000. A nominal charge of Rs. 199 + GST per annum applies for utilising this feature.

Roadside Assistance:

  1. Through Global Assure, you receive roadside assistance (RSA) worth Rs. 1,399 four times a year.

Fees & Charges

Specifications 

Charges Applied 

Joining Fee 

Rs. 499 plus GST 

Annual Fee 

Rs. 499 plus GST 

Rewards Redemption Fee 

Rs. 99 

Foreign Currency Markup 

3.5 

Cash Advance Charges 

Rs. 199 

Fuel Surcharge 

1% up to Rs. 200 on a monthly basis 

FIRST SWYP Credit Card Rewards Program 

  1. Earn Reward Points based on your monthly spending milestones. 
  2. Gain 200 Reward Points for monthly expenditures reaching Rs. 5,000. 
  3. Receive 500 Reward Points for monthly spending totalling Rs. 10,000. 
  4. Attain 1,000 Reward Points when your monthly spending reaches Rs. 15,000. 
  5. Additionally, obtain 400 Reward Points with a minimum rental spend of Rs. 20,000 in a month. 
  6. The conversion rate is Rs. 0.25 for one Reward Point. 

Note: Milestone Reward Points are not cumulative, meaning that expenditures of Rs. 17,000 will only yield 1,000 Reward Points. Please be aware that cash withdrawals, utility expenses, and fuel transactions do not contribute towards monthly milestone spending.

EMI Conversion Function on the FIRST SWYP Credit Card 

You have the flexibility to convert transactions or balances exceeding Rs. 2,500 into convenient EMIs with your FIRST SWYP Credit Card, accompanied by a monthly flat fee for EMI conversion.

Key Points:

  1. No additional interest charges or processing fees are applicable, except for foreclosure fees if applicable. 
  2. The monthly EMI conversion flat fee is dynamic and dependent on the transaction amount and tenure selected during EMI conversion. 
  3. GST will be applicable to the monthly EMI conversion flat fee. 
  4. The first EMI will be billed on the statement date immediately after post-EMI conversion. 
  5. FIRST SWYP Cardholders can initiate EMI conversion for their transactions either at the bank's OTP page for online transactions or by posting the transaction on their IDFC FIRST mobile banking app. Alternatively, they can use the customer contact centre for assistance. 
  6. Eligible balances in statements can be converted into EMIs using the IDFC FIRST mobile banking app or through the customer contact centre.

Benefits of Referring the IDFC Bank FIRST SWYP Credit Card 

When you refer the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card to friends and family, you stand to gain significant benefits and rewards. Presently, you can accumulate benefits worth up to Rs. 11,299 through successful referrals.

Number of Referrals 

Referral Benefit 

Value of Benefit 

One 

Waiver of Annual Charges 

Rs. 499 

Three 

Bonus of 4,000 Reward Points 

Rs. 1,000 

Five 

Waiver of EMI Fees up to Rs. 1,500 

Rs. 1,500 

Seven 

Movie Vouchers Worth Rs. 2,000 

Rs. 2,000 

Nine 

Cashback of Rs. 2,500 

Rs. 2,500 

Ten 

Four Free Domestic Airport Lounge Access 

Rs. 3,800 

Achieve these milestones and enjoy the exclusive benefits while introducing the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card to your network.

Additional Discounts with Featured Partners

Experience added savings with the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card, offering exclusive discounts and deals on a monthly and quarterly basis. The current roster of featured partners is detailed below, though please note that these partners may change periodically.

Dominos Offer:

  1. Enjoy a 20% discount, up to Rs. 80, on orders exceeding Rs. 299.
  2. Avail of this offer twice every month.

EaseMyTrip Offer:

  1. Receive a 10% discount, up to Rs. 500, on hotel and flight bookings surpassing Rs. 5,000.
  2. This offer is accessible once per quarter.

Tata CLiQ Offer:

  1. Instantly save 10%, up to Rs. 100, on purchases surpassing Rs. 999.
  2. Valid once each month.

Zomato Offer:

  1. Get a 10% discount, up to Rs. 100, on orders exceeding Rs. 299.
  2. This offer is available twice a month.

Seize these exclusive opportunities to maximise your savings while enjoying the benefits of the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card.

FAQs on IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card

  • Is there a joining fee or annual fee on the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card?

    Yes, the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card has an annual subscription fee. The joining fee (1st year) is Rs. 499 + GST, and the annual subscription fee (2nd year onwards) is Rs. 499 + GST. The joining fee is waived after one successful IDFC FIRST SWYP referral by the customer.

  • What will I get for paying the joining fee?

    Paying the joining fee for the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card comes with various joining benefits, including 1000 Reward Points on the 1st successful EMI transaction within the first 30 days, exclusive one-year Times Prime Membership on a net spend of a minimum Rs. 30,000 within the first 90 days, and a complimentary Lenskart Gold Membership for one year.

  • When will the joining fee be charged, and when will I have to pay it?

    The joining fee or subscription fee of Rs. 499 + GST will be charged on the day the card is issued. Payment is expected within the 1st statement's due date to avoid late payment charges.

  • What is the interest rate on the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card?

    The IDFC FIRST SWYP Card allows customers to either pay the statement balance in full or convert eligible balances into easy EMIs. There is no concept of credit revolve, and you can either pay your entire bill by the payment due date or convert eligible balances into convenient EMIs.

  • What is Eligible Balance?

    The Total Amount Due from the current statement can be converted into EMIs with a flat monthly EMI conversion fee. It is calculated by deducting existing EMIs, fees & charges from the Total Payable.

  • What are the charges on Reward Points redemption?

    Reward redemption through any channel will incur a convenience charge of Rs. 99 (+ applicable taxes) per redemption transaction.

  • What is the Rewards validity and when will the Rewards Points expire?

    There is no expiry date for the reward points accrued on your IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card.

  • When can I claim Referral Benefits from the IDFC FIRST SWYP Referral Program?

    Referral benefits will be credited to the referrer's credit card account within 30 days to 45 days of successful achievement of the respective referral milestones, provided the referred cards are active and in good standing.

  • How many referrals can one do?

    There is no limit on the number of referrals one can make. However, benefits are applicable only for the first ten successful referrals where the card is issued and active for one year after the customer's card issuance date.

  • Can I withdraw cash from the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card?

    No, the cash withdrawal feature is currently not enabled on the IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card.

  • When will the statement be generated for my IDFC FIRST SWYP Credit Card?

    The statement will be generated on the 17th of every month, with a potential change in the statement date if it falls on a holiday.

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