IDFC FIRST Bank has launched a new premium credit card, the Zero-Forex Diamond Reserve Credit Card, designed for customers with frequent international travel needs. The card offers a range of benefits, including zero foreign exchange markup on international transactions, reward points on travel and regular spending, and access to airport lounges in India and overseas. Cardholders will also receive benefits such as complimentary golf sessions, hotel stay offers, and entertainment-related discounts.<\/p>\n
The card includes travel-related insurance covers, including baggage loss, flight delays, trip cancellation, and accident insurance, as well as personal accident and air accident cover. Additionally, reward points earned on the card have a lifetime validity, with no cap on accumulation and flexibility to redeem across online purchases.<\/p>\n
The annual fee for the card is \u20b93,000 plus GST, but this can be waived from the second year onwards for customers who meet a specified annual spending threshold. The card is available through digital channels for eligible customers.<\/p>\n
According to Shirish Bhandari, Head of Credit Cards at IDFC FIRST Bank, the Zero-Forex Diamond Reserve Credit Card is aimed at customers who travel frequently and want to combine zero forex charges with travel-linked rewards and benefits. The launch of this card is part of a growing trend in the premium credit card segment, where banks are competing to attract high-spending customers with travel-focused propositions and bundled lifestyle benefits.<\/p>\n
The introduction of this card is likely to appeal to customers who travel frequently and want to minimize their foreign exchange costs. With its range of benefits and rewards, the Zero-Forex Diamond Reserve Credit Card is positioned as a competitive offering in the premium credit card market. As the credit card market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this new offering from IDFC FIRST Bank is received by customers and how it compares to other premium credit cards available in the market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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