IDFC FIRST Power HPCL Credit Card

IDFC First Bank · RuPay

Why this card?

  • 5% back in reward points on groceries and bills and recharges; 0.5% on other spends
  • ₹499 joining and annual fee; renewal fee waived on ₹1.5 lakh yearly spend
  • 4 domestic airport lounge visits a year
  • Zero forex markup

Card details

Issuer
IDFC First Bank
Network
RuPay
Annual Fee
₹499
Joining Fee
₹499
Reward Type
points
Best Reward Rate
5% on fuel at hpcl
Forex Markup
Zero
Domestic Lounge
4/yr
Min. Monthly Income
₹25,000
Rates verified
2026-10-06

Our verdict

IDFC FIRST Power HPCL is a fuel-focused card for HPCL-loyal car owners. It earns 30X points (about 5% back) on HPCL fuel spends, plus 1.5% in Happy Coins via the HP Pay app, for up to 6.5% in savings, and also pays about 5% on grocery and utility spends. It is no longer lifetime free: the fee is ₹499, waived at ₹1.5 lakh annual spend. Other spends earn about 0.5% back as points.

Pros

  • Up to 6.5% savings at HPCL — 5% back as points plus 1.5% in Happy Coins via the HP Pay app
  • About 5% back on grocery and utility spends
  • About 0.5% back as points on other spends
  • 0% forex markup and 4 domestic lounge visits

Cons

  • ₹499 joining and annual fee, waived at ₹1.5 lakh annual spend
  • HPCL-exclusive — BPCL and IOC users earn only the base rate
  • No fuel surcharge waiver on this card
  • HP Pay app is needed for the extra 1.5% Happy Coins

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