IDBI BankLifetime Free

IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card

Last updated: 13 September 2026

Welcome offer5,000 reward points on spends of ₹5,000 within 30 days of card issuance (as published)
Annual fee
Lifetime Free
Reward rate
2 reward points per ₹100 on all spends, 5 reward points per ₹100 on travel, dining & online categories
Editorial score guidance
750+
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Rewards

How the rewards work

What you earn on every spend, and the ways you can cash it in.

You earn

2 reward points per ₹100 on all spends, 5 reward points per ₹100 on travel, dining & online categories

Points redeemable for air‑miles, gift vouchers or statement credit. Typical redemption value ≈ ₹0.25 per point. Points valid for 36 months from accrual.

Reward currency
Reward Points
Card network
Visa · Mastercard
Perks

What you get with this card

The privileges that come bundled in, beyond the reward points.

  • Complimentary domestic lounge access

  • Fuel surcharge waiver

  • Personal accident cover up to ₹25 lakh

  • Dining discounts

  • Reward points on all spends

Our verdict

Pros & cons

An honest read on where this card earns its keep — and where it doesn't.

What we like

  • No joining or annual fee

  • Good reward points on all spends

  • Complimentary lounge access

What to watch out for

  • Interest rate higher than some peers

  • Redemption value modest

  • Lounge network limited to select airports

Costs

Fees & charges

Everything the issuer can bill you for, in one place.

Annual fee
₹0Lifetime free — no renewal charge

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Balance transfer
0.5% of transferred amount (min ₹500)
Foreign currency markup
3.5% + GST
Late payment
₹300 – ₹1,300 based on due amount
Returned payment
₹500

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.5% per month (≈ 42% p.a.)
Balance transfer
3.5% per month (≈ 42% p.a.)
Cash advance
3.5% per month (≈ 42% p.a.)
Eligibility

Credit-score and eligibility guidance

Issuer-stated requirements and CardsGuruji guidance are shown separately.

750+out of 900
CardsGuruji editorial guidance: 750+

What this means for your application

  • A score range is general guidance, not an issuer's eligibility requirement.
  • Issuers independently assess income, employment, existing obligations, repayment history and other criteria.
  • Check the issuer's current eligibility terms before applying; no score guarantees approval.

Note: A displayed score is editorial guidance only unless separately identified as an issuer-stated requirement.

FAQs About IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card

Everything you need to know about IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

Yes, IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card is issued as a Lifetime Free (LTF) credit card with ₹0 joining fee and ₹0 annual renewal fee. Cardholders do not need to hit an annual spend target to waive the fee. Standard GST is only applicable on interest or fee-based services if incurred.

IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card earns Reward Points at a primary rate of 2 reward points per ₹100 on all spends, 5 reward points per ₹100 on travel, dining & online categories. Specifically, Points redeemable for air‑miles, gift vouchers or statement credit. Typical redemption value ≈ ₹0.25 per point. Points valid for 36 months from accrual.. Spends in Travel, Dining, Shopping, Fuel categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Yes, IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card features complimentary airport lounge privileges. Privileges include: "Complimentary domestic lounge access". Note that banks frequently require a minimum spend (typically ₹35,000 to ₹50,000) in the previous calendar quarter to unlock complimentary lounge access.

A CIBIL credit score of 750 or above is strongly recommended for approval of IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card. Applicants should be Indian residents aged 21 to 65 years with a stable monthly income (salaried or self-employed with ITR) and no recent payment defaults or high credit utilization over 30%.

IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card is issued on the Visa or Mastercard network with worldwide acceptance at over 30 million merchant establishments and online portals. International transactions, contactless tap-to-pay (up to ₹5,000 without PIN), and tokenized payments are supported once enabled in your banking app.

IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card levies a forex markup fee of 3.5% + GST on transactions processed in foreign currencies. For cross-border shopping and overseas travel, remember that standard 18% GST applies on the markup charge.

IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card currently features a welcome offer: "5,000 reward points on spends of ₹5,000 within 30 days of card issuance (as published)". To claim this joining perk, cardholders typically need to activate the card and complete a qualifying initial transaction within 30 to 60 days of card issuance.

Key highlights include No joining or annual fee and Good reward points on all spends. However, keep in mind that Interest rate higher than some peers and Redemption value modest. Overall, IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Travel, Dining, Shopping, Fuel.

Yes, IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card includes a 1% fuel surcharge waiver for fuel spends typically between ₹400 and ₹4,000 at all government and private fuel stations in India. (Fuel surcharge waiver). The monthly waiver is subject to a cap, and GST charged on the surcharge is non-refundable.

You can apply for IDBI Bank Signature Credit Card directly through IDBI Bank's official website or digital portal. Essential documents include your PAN card, Aadhaar card for video KYC, proof of address, and recent income documentation (3 months' salary slips or latest ITR with computation). Decisions are typically communicated within 2 to 4 working days.