Beginner Credit Cards with Low Fee in India 2026

5% earning on HPCL purchases (fuel & LPG)
■ 2.50% benefit on HPCL fuel purchases – only on purchases upto ₹5000 per month
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend at HPCL pumps –
– This is valid only on fuel purchases upto ₹5000 per month, since the maximum number of special reward points is restricted to 500 reward points per month.
– 1 reward point = 0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First’s rewards redemption platform for vouchers, products and more.
■ Additional 1.50% benefit on HPCL fuel purchases through HP Pay App 
– You earn additional 6 Payback Points worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend at HPCL outlets through the HP Pay app
– This is valid only on fuel purchases upto ₹5,000 per month.
– 1 Payback point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on Payback India (now called Zillion).
■ 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel purchases at all fuel stations – on all fuel expenses upto ₹5,000 per month.
(Fuel includes petrol, diesel & LPG)

2.50% benefit on grocery purchases & utility expenses – only on spends upto ₹4000 per month
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories.
– This is valid only on total purchases of up to ₹4000 per month in these categories, since the maximum number of special reward points is restricted to 400 reward points per month.
– 1 reward point = 0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First’s rewards redemption platform for vouchers, products and more.

2.50% benefit on FASTag recharges – only on recharges upto ₹2000 per month
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend on FASTag recharges.
– This is valid only on up to ₹2000 of recharges every month, since the maximum number of special reward points is restricted to 200 reward points per month.
– 1 reward point = 0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First’s rewards redemption platform for vouchers, products and more.
– IDFC FIRST FASTag transactions are eligible for rewards only if done through FIRST forward and IDFC FIRST Mobile Banking app

0.33% basic benefit on all other card purchases
– You earn 1.33 points worth ₹0.33 (33 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases.
– 1 reward point = 0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First’s rewards redemption platform for vouchers, products and more.
– Exceptions : No reward points are given on following card spends & transactions – HPCL fuel & LPG spends beyond monthly capping, non-HPCL fuel, insurance premium, EMI transactions & cash withdrawals.

Emergency complimentary roadside assistance (RSA) package worth ₹1399 – 4 times per year
– You get 24X7 assistance for flat tires & tire change, battery jump-start or alternate battery, fuel delivery, lost key replacement, minor repairs, vehicle towing (if required) – through Global Assure
– You can avail this benefit up to 4 times a year. To know more details, please click here.

Complimentary insurance covers
– ₹25,000 insurance cover for Lost Card Liability, Counterfeit/Skimming/Phishing and Online Fraud Protection – for transactions on your IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Card.
– ₹2,00,000 Personal Accident Cover – in the unfortunate event of an accidental death OR permanent disability due to a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event caused by external, visible and violent means.
– Credit shield cover of ₹50,000 – for unpaid bills on the card , in the event of accidental death of the cardholder. This protects and gives peace of mind to legal heirs / next of kin.
Above insurance covers are applicable only for an active card i.e cardholder should have done atleast 1 purchase/ATM withdrawal transaction during the last 30 days.

Benefits
– Attractive benefit rate of 5% on monthly fuel purchases
– Good benefit rate of 2.50% on grocery purchases & utility bill payments
– 1st year annual fee is fully covered by joining benefits. Low annual card spend target (of ₹50,000) to get annual fee waived off.
– The card also offers a range of additional benefits, such as complimentary road side assistance, insurance benefits, and deals on partner platforms like Zoom Car and ‘Eco Rent A Car’

Drawbacks
– The card is not attractive for individuals who incur fuel expenses much higher than ₹5000 per month
– You are restricted to HPCL pumps, to avail special fuel benefits

0.30% benefit on all card spends
– You earn 3 reward point worth ₹0.30 (30 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all card purchases.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.10 or 10 paise.
– You can redeem your rewards points on Kotak Rewards (rewards redemption platform), for a variety of shopping e-vouchers, mobile recharges, travel, movies and more.

Milestone benefits upto 1.6% : When you spend ₹1 lakh or more in a year, you can get either-
– 4 free any day-any show PVR tickets worth upto ₹1600 (upto ₹400 each)
OR
– 10,000 reward points worth ₹1000

Benefits
– Entry level card from Kotak, with low minimum income requirements and low annual fee
– Low annual card spend target of ₹15,000, to get annual fee waiver and make the card virtually free

Drawbacks to consider
– Low rewards and benefits