HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST Classic Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹500
₹0
Editor's Rating
3
3.3
Key Features
- Redeem points for cash back
- Avail gift voucher worth Rs. 1000 on annual spends of Rs. 90,000 and higher
- Get a welcome and renewal benefit of 500 reward points on fee realization
- On birthday spends, earn 25X reward points
- Earn 5X reward points for spends on dining/ movies/ groceries/ railways/ taxis
- Obtain a Gift Voucher of Rs. 500 on spending Rs. 15,000 within 90 days from card issuance
- 5% Cashback on first EMI transaction done within 90 days from card set-up
- 10X Reward Points on all transactions above Rs. 20,000
- 6X Reward Points on Online Spends
- 3X Reward Points on all Offline Spends
- Avail 25% Discount on Movie Tickets with a Maximum of Rs. 100
- 4 complimentary Railway lounge visits every quarter
- Personal Accident Cover worth Rs. 2 Lakh & complimentary lost card liability cover of Rs. 25,000
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- 15% discount at 3,000+ Health and Wellness outlets
Editor's Review
Pros
- Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
- Pay only 1.99% interest per month if card is issued against fixed deposit
- Zero liability on lost card if reported immediately
Cons
- No golf/coaching sessions
- No complimentary Airport Lounge access
Pros
- 10X Rewards on all spends done on your Birthday
- Reward points will never expire
- Free Road Side Assistance(RSA) worth Rs. 1,399
Cons
- No milestone benefits
- Airport Lounge access limited, depends on the bank’s current offers
- Lifestyle benefits including Complimentary round of Golf is limited, depends on the bank’s current offers
