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IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

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Quick facts

IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

Top reward30 pts/₹150
Annual fee₹499
Min income₹20,000/mo

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Fuel Masters
IDFC FIRST Bank · Gold tier

IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

Alternative to BPCL/IOCL for HP pump users.

Key Benefits

HPCL fuel: 30 pts/₹150 (cap ₹5,000 eligible spend/mo)Groceries: 5X pointsOther spends: 1X pointsAnnual fee waiver at ₹1,50,000 yearly spend

Realistic net value (moderate user)

₹3,360/year

Annual fee

₹499

Issuer headline rate: 30 pts/₹150 — see calculator for caps

After ₹499 fee & ₹630 forex. Based on ₹40,000/mo spend.

Age 21–60From ₹20,000/mo incomeUnsecured
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12,400 users matched · Verified 2026-06-25

Apply directly with the bank. We never call you. The bank may contact you on their application form.

We earn commission if approved — at no cost to you. Zero sales calls.

Our transparency commitment

✓ Reward caps shown in absolute ₹ — not just "5% cashback"

✓ Exclusions listed upfront — fuel, EMI, rent, wallet

✓ Point conversions with conservative ₹/point rates

Rates, fees, and eligibility notes are sourced from public issuer information and may contain errors. Always verify on the bank's website before applying.

All Benefits

Rewards, lounge rules, fee perks, and extras — sourced from public issuer information.

  • HPCL fuel: 30 pts/₹150 (cap ₹5,000 eligible spend/mo)
  • Groceries: 5X points
  • Other spends: 1X points
  • HPCL fuel rewards
  • Fuel surcharge waiver
  • Roadside assistance
  • Annual fee waiver at ₹1,50,000 yearly spend
  • Fuel benefit: 1% surcharge waiver on HPCL fuel ₹400–₹4,000
  • Welcome bonus up to ₹500
  • Best for: HPCL pump users
  • Best for: Commuters

Source: IDFC HPCL Power+ T&Cs

Fuel Masters

BPCL, IOCL & surcharge waivers

UPI rewards (credit on UPI)

UPI credit not supported

Visa/Mastercard — UPI credit not supported.

UPI credit uses RuPay-linked cards on apps like GPay, PhonePe, and Paytm. Rates and exclusions follow issuer MITC — verify before relying on UPI for rewards.

Reward Structure

Source: IDFC HPCL Power+ T&Cs

HPCL fuel

30 pts/₹150

Cap: ₹5,000 eligible spend/mo

Groceries

5X points

Other spends

1X points

Excluded categories (no rewards)

EMIRentWalletInsurance

Fee waiver at

₹1,50,000 annual spend

Fuel waiver

1% surcharge waiver on HPCL fuel ₹400–₹4,000

What You Actually Earn (in ₹)

Absolute INR estimates based on your spends. Caps and exclusions applied — no marketing fluff.

Gross rewards / year

₹3,990

Before fees & forex

Costs / year

₹630

Fee ₹0 + forex ₹630

Net value / year

₹3,360

0.7% effective return on spend

Points earned (all categories)

≈ 1,163 pts/mo (13,956 pts/yr) before caps · at ₹0.25/pt that's ~₹290.75/mo (~₹3,489/yr) in reward value

Category-wise breakdown

Fuel (HPCL only)

Spend ₹4,000/mo · 30 pts per ₹150 spend

₹2,400/year

₹200/mo

₹4,000 → 800 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹200/mo

800 pts/mo (9,600 pts/yr) × ₹0.25/pt ₹200/mo

Groceries

Spend ₹6,000/mo · 5 pts per ₹150 spend

₹600/year

₹50/mo

₹6,000 → 200 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹50/mo

200 pts/mo (2,400 pts/yr) × ₹0.25/pt ₹50/mo

All other eligible spends

Spend ₹24,500/mo · 1 pts per ₹150 spend

₹490/year

₹40.83/mo

₹24,500 → 163 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹40.83/mo

163 pts/mo (1,956 pts/yr) × ₹0.25/pt ₹40.83/mo

Fee waiver likely: Your ₹4,80,000/yr spend exceeds the ₹1,50,000 waiver threshold.

Estimates assume eligible spends only (exclusions per issuer T&Cs apply). Point values use typical redemption rates — actual value varies by redemption choice. Bank approval and reward crediting is at issuer discretion.

Best for

  • HPCL pump users
  • Commuters

Points → INR Conversion Guide

Marketing says "10X points" — here's what that actually means in your pocket.

fuel30 pts per ₹150 spend

You spend

₹5,000

You earn

1000 pts

Worth ≈

₹250.00

@ ₹0.25/point

Capped at ₹5,000/month spend for accelerated rate

groceries5 pts per ₹150 spend

You spend

₹10,000

You earn

333 pts

Worth ≈

₹83.33

@ ₹0.25/point

all1 pts per ₹150 spend

You spend

₹10,000

You earn

67 pts

Worth ≈

₹16.67

@ ₹0.25/point

Redemption reality: Point value varies — cashback redemption is typically lower than travel partner transfers. We use a conservative ₹0.25/pt in calculations.

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Fees & Charges — Full Disclosure

All amounts in INR. Everything that can reduce your net value.

Joining fee

Charged in first year

₹499

Annual / renewal fee

Waived on ₹1,50,000 annual spend

₹499

Forex markup

3.5% on international transactions

Finance charges

≈3.5–3.75% per month (42–45% p.a.) if you revolve balance — pay in full to avoid

Late payment fee

₹400–₹1,300 depending on statement balance — always pay on time

Reward redemption fee

Usually ₹0 for cashback cards; points cards may have ₹99+ redemption fee

Example: moderate user net math

Gross rewards+ ₹3,490
Signup bonus (year 1)+ ₹500
Annual fee− ₹0
Forex cost− ₹630
Net annual value₹3,360

Eligibility Snapshot

Public criteria from IDFC HPCL Power+ T&Cs. Bank makes final decision.

Minimum age21–60 years
Min income (salaried)₹20,000/mo
Min income (self-employed)₹2,40,000/year
Employment acceptedsalaried, self employed
Credit historyNo minimum stated
CIBIL checkBank checks at application — CardHungry never pulls your score
Secured optionUnsecured card only
Card tierGold — mid-tier mass premium

Important: These are indicative eligibility bands from issuer websites. Actual approval depends on the bank's internal score, existing relationship, and current portfolio policy. CardHungry shows bands, not guarantees.

FAQ

How much can I actually earn with IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card?+

At moderate spend (₹40,000/mo), gross rewards are about ₹3,490/year. After the ₹499 annual fee, net value is approximately ₹3,360/year. Use the calculator above to model your own spends.

What is the minimum income for IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card?+

₹20,000/month for salaried applicants (indicative — bank decides).

What spends do NOT earn rewards?+

EMI, Rent, Wallet, Insurance.

Does CardHungry pull my CIBIL score?+

No. We use public eligibility criteria only. The bank will check CIBIL when you apply.

How do I get the annual fee waived?+

Spend ₹1,50,000 in a calendar year to get the ₹499 renewal fee reversed.

Approval estimate based on public eligibility criteria. Indicative only. Not a guarantee of approval.