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IDFC First Club Vistara Credit Card Review

Rewards card with lounge access

The IDFC First Club Vistara has a ₹4,999 annual fee + GST. It earns 2.4% back on regular spends, with 8 domestic + 4 international airport lounge visits a year. Best for: vistara flyers wanting airline status and strong base earning — our verdict: consider.

Vyaya Team · Jun 2026
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Value Score
7.0 / 10
Annual Fee
₹4,999
Best For
Vistara Loyalist, Dining Traveller
Network
Mastercard
Expert Verdict

The IDFC First Club Vistara offers a high Rs 0.8 point value (about 2.4% base earn), Club Vistara Silver status and decent lounge access. With its signature free Premium Economy ticket milestones discontinued after March 2025 and a Rs 4,999 fee without a waiver, its value now rests mainly on status and base earning.

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REWARD SUMMARY
2.4% Base Rewards
Rewards card with lounge access
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The Bottom Line

The IDFC First Club Vistara is built for vistara loyalist and dining traveller. With a ₹4,999 annual fee, it offers airport lounge access and 2.4% base rewards. It makes the most sense if your spending matches vistara loyalist and dining traveller.

It earns a base reward rate of 2.4% and stacks best when your spending lines up with Vistara Loyalist, Dining Traveller.

What we like
+CV Points are worth Rs 0.8 each, giving a strong effective value of about 2.4% on the 6 CV Points per Rs 200 base
+Complimentary Club Vistara Silver (Maharaja Club Silver) tier membership on the airline loyalty programme
+Good lounge access for the tier: 8 domestic and 4 international airport lounge visits per year
+EazyDiner Prime membership (3 months) plus 10 CV Points per Rs 200 on dining on the cardholder's birthday
+Accessible Rs 3 lakh minimum income requirement
What we don't
–The headline annual Premium Economy ticket milestones were discontinued after 31 March 2025, gutting the card's core value
–Rs 4,999 joining and Rs 4,999 annual fee with no spend-based fee waiver
–Fuel, utilities, insurance, rent, FASTag, railways and wallet loads earn only a reduced 1 CV Point per Rs 200, with no fuel surcharge waiver at all
–2.99% foreign currency markup

Who Should Get This Card

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Best fit for

Ideal
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Vistara Loyalist

Air travellers who value Club Vistara Silver status and a 2.4% effective earn on general spends despite the lapsed ticket milestones

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Dining Traveller

Users who use EazyDiner Prime and birthday dining bonuses alongside lounge access

Probably not for

Skip
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Milestone-Driven Spender

Anyone counting on the free Premium Economy ticket vouchers, which were discontinued after 31 March 2025

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Bill and Fuel Payer

Those spending on utilities, rent, fuel or insurance, which earn only 1 CV Point per Rs 200 with no fuel surcharge waiver

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Annual rewards₹0
Annual fee-₹4,999
Net Value (Year 1)₹-4,999
Net Value (Year 2+)₹-4,999

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Reward Rates

IDFC First Club Vistara offers 2.4% basic reward rate.

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Welcome Offer

Welcome Benefit

1 complimentary Premium Economy ticket voucher, 1 one-class upgrade voucher, Club Vistara Silver (Maharaja Club Silver) membership, and 3 months complimentary EazyDiner Prime membership on joining. Note: milestone ticket vouchers were discontinued after 31 March 2025 following the Air India merger.

Milestone Benefits

Spend ₹1,50,000

1st complimentary Premium Economy ticket voucher on annual spends of Rs.1,50,000 (benefit discontinued after 31 March 2025).

Spend ₹3,00,000

2nd complimentary Premium Economy ticket voucher on annual spends of Rs.3,00,000 (benefit discontinued after 31 March 2025).

Spend ₹4,50,000

3rd complimentary Premium Economy ticket voucher on annual spends of Rs.4,50,000 (benefit discontinued after 31 March 2025).

Spend ₹9,00,000

4th complimentary Premium Economy ticket voucher on annual spends of Rs.9,00,000 (benefit discontinued after 31 March 2025).

Spend ₹12,00,000

5th complimentary Premium Economy ticket voucher on annual spends of Rs.12,00,000 (benefit discontinued after 31 March 2025).

Fees & Charges

Joining fee₹4,999
Annual fee₹4,999
Fee waiverN/A

Eligibility

  • Min Income: ₹3 Lakhs
  • Min Credit Score: 750
  • Closed for new applications since Sep 2024; card being phased out post Vistara–Air India merger; Mastercard World; annual fee ₹4,999.

Exclusions & Terms

Forex markup

  • Foreign currency markup

Frequently Asked Questions

7 data-backed answers from our card database

What is the annual fee of the IDFC First Club Vistara credit card?+

The IDFC First Club Vistara has a ₹4,999 annual fee + GST.

What rewards does the IDFC First Club Vistara credit card give?+

It earns 6 CV Points per ₹200 spent (about 2.4% back).

Does the IDFC First Club Vistara credit card offer airport lounge access?+

Yes — 8 domestic + 4 international airport lounge visits a year. Check the card's terms for any spend condition before your trip.

What is the eligibility for the IDFC First Club Vistara credit card?+

Minimum annual income of about ₹3 lakh and a credit score of 750+. Closed for new applications since Sep 2024; card being phased out post Vistara–Air India merger; Mastercard World; annual fee ₹4,999.

What is the forex markup on the IDFC First Club Vistara?+

3.5% + GST on international transactions.

What is the welcome benefit on the IDFC First Club Vistara?+

1 complimentary Premium Economy ticket voucher, 1 one-class upgrade voucher, Club Vistara Silver (Maharaja Club Silver) membership, and 3 months complimentary EazyDiner Prime membership on joining. Note: milestone ticket vouchers were discontinued after 31 March 2025 following the Air India merger.

Is the IDFC First Club Vistara credit card worth it?+

The IDFC First Club Vistara has a ₹4,999 annual fee + GST. It earns 2.4% back on regular spends, with 8 domestic + 4 international airport lounge visits a year. Best for: vistara flyers wanting airline status and strong base earning — our verdict: consider.

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