HDFC IndianOil Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST Select

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Winner
HDFC IndianOil Credit Card

HDFC IndianOil Credit Card

HDFC Bank

Mid-Range
VS
IDFC FIRST Select

IDFC FIRST Select

IDFC FIRST Bank

Mid-Range
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Different Reward Types

Card 1 gives Fuel Points while Card 2 gives Reward Points. We're showing effective cash values for fair comparison.

Annual Fee
₹500 vs FREE
Effective Rate
(cash value)
5.0% vs 0.8%
Lounge Access
None vs 1/quarter (₹20K spend required from Apr 2026)

Detailed Comparison

FeatureHDFC IndianOil Credit CardIDFC FIRST Select
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹500
FREE
Annual Fee
₹500
FREE
Fee Waiver
Spend ₹50K annually
None
Forex Markup
-
1.99%
Rewards
Reward Type
Fuel Points
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
5%
0.75%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
None
1/quarter (₹20K spend required from Apr 2026)
Priority Pass
-
-
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹3.0L
₹12.0L

HDFC IndianOil Credit Card is Best For

IndianOil loyalists spending ₹5K/month on fuel

Watch Out
  • Only works at IndianOil pumps
  • Max benefit ₹250/month (effective ~0.5% on ₹50K fuel spend)
View HDFC IndianOil Credit Card Details

IDFC FIRST Select is Best For

Best lifetime free card overall

Watch Out
  • Rewards reduced by 25% from 2026
  • Lounge access requires ₹20K spend from Apr 2026
View IDFC FIRST Select Details

Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

HDFC IndianOil Credit Card wins!

Score: 64vsScore: 41

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