IDFC FIRST Ashva Metal Credit Card

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4.4/5

The IDFC FIRST Ashva is a beautifully designed metal card offering premium benefits at a fraction of competitors' fees. With 1% forex and up to 60X travel rewards, it punches above its weight.

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2,999
Annual Fee
2,999
Joining Fee
Unlimited/Qtr
Lounge Access
50X Bonus Points
Best Reward
💡 ₹8L annual spend for 7,500 bonus Reward Points (worth ₹3,000)

Rewards & Cashback

CategoryRate
Hotel Bookings (via App)50X Bonus Points
Flight Bookings (via App)30X Bonus Points
General Spends above ₹20K/cycleUp to 10X Points
Base Rate1X Points/₹150

Offers & Benefits

🎁Joining Benefit

7,500 Reward Points (worth ₹3,000) on fee payment + milestone spends

Airport & Railway Lounges

Access on ₹20K monthly spend, both domestic & Dreamfolks international

✈️Free ITC Hotels Stay

Complimentary stay voucher

✈️The Postcard Hotels

Special rates at boutique properties

✈️Trip Cancellation Protection

Free coverage for cancelled bookings

🎁Golf Privileges

Complimentary green fees at select courses

🎁Roadside Assistance

24x7 assistance for vehicle breakdowns

Additional Benefits

✨ Lounge Access

Unlimited domestic + Unlimited international per quarter

⛽ Fuel Surcharge

1% waiver

🛡️ Insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance, lost card liability, air accident cover

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

  • +Premium metal card at just ₹2,999 (very affordable)
  • +Industry-lowest 1% forex markup
  • +Up to 60X reward points on travel bookings
  • +Comprehensive travel insurance included
  • +Beautiful "Made of India" design with heritage motifs

✗ Cons

  • High spend threshold (₹20K/month) for lounge access
  • Reward points value diminishes for non-travel redemption
  • Requires ₹20K/cycle spend for bonus reward tiers

Eligibility Criteria

  • • Minimum Income: ₹12,00,000/year
  • • Age: 21 - 65 years

Best For

Aspirational travelers who want a premium metal card without breaking the bank