FIRST Power+ Credit Card Review: 5% on HPCL Fuel, Capped at ₹600

FIRST Power+ is IDFC FIRST Bank's HPCL co-brand fuel card at ₹499 + GST a year, reversed if you spend ₹1,50,000 in the previous card year. It gives 5% back as points on up to ₹12,000 of HPCL fuel a statement cycle, plus 1.5% in HP Pay Happy Coins through HPCL's app, and 5% on small capped amounts of grocery, utility and FASTag spends. Everything else earns 0.5%, so the capped categories can return at most ₹750 a cycle.

Anjali Bhargawa By Anjali Bhargawa · Content Writer Updated 5 November 2026 Reviewed by BankCreds Financial Experts

Key facts

Joining fee
₹499 + GST
Annual fee
₹499 + GST. Annual fee ₹499, reversed on crossing ₹1,50,000 spends in the previous anniversary year (all purchases except ATM cash withdrawal, balance transfer, monthly EMIs, fees and charges, net of reversals).
Base reward
3X Rewards (3 Reward Points per ₹150) on other retail spends, no cap (about 0.5% value)
Best category
Hotel bookings via 'FIRST Rewards Gallery' in the app: about 6.675% value
Lounge
Domestic: 1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit every quarter International: None
Forex markup
0% (no markup)
Network
RuPay
Apply on IDFC FIRST Bank's site

Opens the bank's own page for this card. Approval and the credit limit are the bank's decision.

In short

Good value for anyone who fills ₹8,000 to ₹12,000 a month at HPCL pumps and pays bills by UPI, but the tight caps make it a fuel card first and an everyday card a distant second.

Best for

  • Drivers who buy fuel mostly at HPCL pumps
  • People who want a RuPay card that links to any UPI app
  • Spenders who can cross ₹1,50,000 a year for the fee reversal

Skip it if

  • You fill up at IndianOil, BPCL or other non-HPCL pumps
  • Your fuel bill is well above ₹12,000 a cycle
  • You want points on foreign spends

Highlights

  • ₹499 + GST a year, reversed on ₹1,50,000 of yearly spends
  • 5% as points on HPCL fuel, up to ₹12,000 of spend a cycle
  • 5% on grocery and utility up to ₹2,000 and on FASTag up to ₹1,000 a cycle
  • 0.5% on UPI and other retail spends, uncapped
  • 1 domestic airport lounge visit a quarter on ₹20,000 monthly spend

FIRST Power+ in short

FIRST Power+ is a fuel card that IDFC FIRST Bank run with HPCL, Hindustan Petroleum. It costs ₹499 + GST a year and is built around one number: 5% back on fuel bought at authorised HPCL pumps, for up to ₹12,000 of fuel in a statement cycle. Grocery, utility bills and IDFC FIRST FASTag recharges also get 5%, but on much smaller amounts.

Three things to know before applying. The caps are tight, so the boosted categories are worth about ₹750 in the card's best month. It works on UPI directly with any app; the bank lets only its RuPay-powered cards link on UPI, and Power+ link with every UPI app. And unlike the other fuel cards compared here it has no fuel surcharge waiver, you get points instead.

The card is active. A cheaper sibling, FIRST Power, costs ₹199 a year (waived at ₹50,000) and earns 21X on HPCL fuel and 15X on grocery, utility and FASTag per ₹150. The bank's whole range is on our IDFC FIRST Bank cards page.

Changes since 2024

  • 1 September 2024: Minimum Amount Due became 2% of principal plus EMI, interest and charges on all IDFC FIRST cards.
  • 10 June 2025: for cards set up from this date, the first HPCL fill for the welcome voucher can be done within 60 days, up from 30.
  • 18 June 2026: the movie discount now need a transaction in the previous calendar month, and the travel bonus terms was reissued.
  • 9 September 2026: forex markup cut to zero on every IDFC FIRST card.
  • 26 October 2026: the bank's notice ends points on international spends for all its cards except seven named ones, and Power+ is not among them.

Frequently asked questions

What is the FIRST Power+ annual fee and how is it waived?
The joining fee and the annual fee are ₹499 each plus GST, so ₹588.82 with 18% tax, and the joining fee must be paid before the card is dispatched. From the second year the annual fee is reversed if you spent ₹1,50,000 or more in the previous anniversary year, about ₹12,500 a month, excluding cash withdrawals, balance transfers, EMIs and fees.
How much do I save on HPCL fuel with FIRST Power+?
Fuel at authorised HPCL stations earns 30 points per ₹150, which is 5% at ₹0.25 a point, on up to ₹12,000 of fuel a statement cycle, so at most 2,400 points or ₹600. Paying through HPCL's HP Pay app adds 1.5% as Happy Coins, up to 600 coins a month on ₹10,000. The card has no fuel surcharge waiver.
Who is eligible for the FIRST Power+ Credit Card?
The bank asks for an annual income of ₹3 lakh or more, about ₹25,000 a month, and a minimum age of 21 for salaried and 25 for self-employed applicants, along with Indian residency, a good credit score and a fit with its credit policy. Existing IDFC FIRST cardholders can apply and share their limit. Approval is the bank's decision.
Does FIRST Power+ give airport lounge access?
Yes, 1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit every quarter, provided you meet the minimum monthly spend of ₹20,000 that the bank sets for it. There is no international lounge access on this card. The card also carries personal accident cover of ₹2,00,000, lost card liability cover of ₹25,000 and roadside assistance worth ₹1,399.
What changed on FIRST Power+ in 2025 and 2026?
For cards set up from 10 June 2025, the first HPCL fuel transaction that earns the ₹500 welcome voucher can be made within 60 days instead of 30. From 18 June 2026 the movie discount needs a transaction in the previous month, and the travel bonus terms were reissued. The forex markup became zero on 9 September 2026.
Do FIRST Power+ reward points expire?
As per the card page, Power+ reward points never expire. Each point is worth ₹0.25 on every redemption option, including pay with points, the catalogue and travel bookings, and each redemption costs ₹99 + GST. Because of that fixed fee, it makes sense to let points build up for a few months and redeem them in one go.

Sources

  • IDFC FIRST Bank: Most Important Terms & Conditions - Credit Cards (MITC and Schedule of Charges); FIRST Power+ bonus reward points on travel bookings (T&C); FIRST Power+ Credit Card (HPCL co-brand); FIRST Power+ Credit Card Savings Maximiser; FIRST Power+ Product Usage Guide; Important update regarding your IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Card (Zero Forex Markup notice); Credit Card - Apply for Credit Card Online (listing page FAQ); Contact Us

Last verified: 5 November 2026

Written by Anjali Bhargawa, reviewed by BankCreds Financial Experts

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