Airport Lounge Access with IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card
Elevate your travel experience with the complimentary airport lounge access benefit offered by your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card. As an IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card holder, you can enjoy comfortable waiting times at participating airport lounges, both within India and internationally. This guide details how you can make the most of this valuable feature provided by IDFC First Bank.
Understanding Your Complimentary Access Limit
Your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card provides you with complimentary access to airport lounges. Here's how the limits work:
Annual & Quarterly Cap
You are entitled to a total of 16 complimentary lounge accesses per calendar year. This limit is shared between both domestic and international lounge visits. Within this annual limit, your accesses are further capped at a maximum of 4 visits per calendar quarter.
Unlock Access with Spend
To become eligible for these complimentary visits (counting towards your quarterly and annual caps), you need to meet a simple spend requirement. By spending ₹20,000 or more on your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card in a calendar month, you become eligible for 1 complimentary lounge visit in the following calendar month. You can earn up to 1 eligible access per month this way.
How it Works Together
For example, if you spend ₹25,000 in January, you get 1 eligible access in February. If you spend ₹30,000 in February, you get 1 eligible access in March, and so on. Each such eligible access counts towards your quarterly cap (max 4) and annual cap (max 16). So, even if you spend ₹20,000+ every month, you can only use a maximum of 4 accesses per quarter and 16 per year.
Domestic Lounge Access: Travel within India
When you travel within India, your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card offers you complimentary access to participating domestic airport lounges. Here’s a breakdown of this benefit:
Complimentary Access
Your access is free for the primary cardholder.
Monthly Eligibility Requirement
As explained above, to get 1 complimentary visit eligibility in the current month, you need to have spent ₹20,000 or more on your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card in the previous calendar month. This eligibility is crucial for using your lounge access benefit.
Counts Towards Overall Limit
Each eligible domestic lounge visit you make using the access earned via the monthly spend condition counts towards your combined quarterly limit of 4 visits and the annual limit of 16 visits across domestic and international lounges.
Guests Not Included
Please note that complimentary domestic lounge access is for the primary IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card holder only. Guests are not allowed under this specific benefit. Any guest accompanying you would likely need to pay standard entry fees as determined by the lounge or alternative arrangements.
Remember to meet the monthly spend criteria of ₹20,000 in the previous month to ensure you are eligible for a complimentary visit in the current month, which then counts towards your overall 4 quarterly and 16 annual visits with your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card.
International Lounge Access: Global Travel Comfort
Your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card also grants you access to international airport lounges, adding comfort to your global journeys. Here's how international lounge access works:
Complimentary Access
Access is complimentary for the primary cardholder at participating international lounges.
Monthly Eligibility Requirement
Similar to domestic access, you must spend ₹20,000 or more on your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card in the previous calendar month to be eligible for 1 complimentary visit in the current calendar month. This eligibility is necessary for international lounge access as well.
Counts Towards Overall Limit
Each eligible international lounge visit you make using the access earned via the monthly spend condition counts towards your combined quarterly limit of 4 visits and the annual limit of 16 visits across domestic and international lounges.
Guests Allowed (Charge Applies)
A key difference is that you are permitted to bring guests with you into international lounges. However, this is not complimentary for the guest.
Guest Charge
Based on the provided data, there is a charge of USD 27 per guest per visit. This charge will typically be billed to your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card account by IDFC First Bank or the lounge service provider.
Ensure you meet the ₹20,000 previous month spend requirement to unlock your monthly eligible international access. This access contributes to your total of 4 visits per quarter and 16 visits per year across both domestic and international lounges with your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card.
Summary of IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card Lounge Benefits
| Feature | Domestic Lounge Access | International Lounge Access |
|---|---|---|
| Is Free (for cardholder)? | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited Access? | No | No |
| Annual Limit (Combined) | Total 16 visits per year (Domestic + International) | |
| Quarterly Limit (Combined) | Total 4 visits per quarter (Domestic + International) | |
| Spend Condition to Unlock Access | Spend ₹20,000+ in previous month for 1 eligible access in current month (Max 1 per month) | |
| Guests Allowed? | No | Yes |
| Guest Charge | N/A | USD 27 per guest |
*Based on the provided data for the IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card. Lounge availability, specific services, and terms & conditions are subject to change and vary by lounge. Guest charges are determined by the lounge operator and/or IDFC First Bank and may change. Always verify the latest details before travel. Meeting the monthly spend threshold in the previous calendar month is required to utilize a complimentary visit in the current month, subject to the overall quarterly and annual caps.
The airport lounge access benefit on your IDFC First Bank FIRST Wealth Credit Card is designed to add comfort and convenience to your travels. By understanding the spend condition and the quarterly/annual limits, you can effectively plan and enjoy relaxing moments before your flights, courtesy of IDFC First Bank.