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Why IDFC FIRST Bank’s travel rewards are a game-changer for Indian travellers

New Delhi [India], August 22: When making travel plans, whether domestic or international, most people look for affordable flights, great hotel deals, and meaningful savings along the way. Yet, very often, the value of reward points and travel privileges offered by credit cards gets overlooked. With IDFC FIRST Bank’s credit cards, Indian travellers now have an edge—thanks to elevated bonus reward structures, unmatched redemption value, and exclusive privileges that go beyond just discounts. Credit cards from IDFC FIRST Bank are thoughtfully designed to enhance every stage of your travel journey, from booking to checkout.
Why IDFC FIRST Bank’s credit cards are best for travel needs?
For frequent fliers and holiday-goers alike, IDFC FIRST Bank offers a comprehensive range of credit cards that provide significant value on travel-related spends. Whether you are booking flights or reserving hotels, these cards reward you handsomely with bonus reward points on every eligible transaction made via the IDFC FIRST Bank mobile app.
With the Mayura Credit Card, for instance, you enjoy up to 30X bonus reward points on flight bookings and a massive 50X bonus reward points on hotel reservations—one of the highest in the segment. These reward points are on top of the base monthly reward of 10X points on spending above ₹20,000 and 5X reward on spending below ₹20,000 in a billing cycle.
What are the rewards and benefits on IDFC FIRST Bank credit cards?
Here’s a closer look at the bonus reward structures across key IDFC FIRST Bank credit cards when you book flights and hotels via the IDFC FIRST Bank mobile app:
How to redeem the reward points?
IDFC FIRST Bank makes reward redemption seamless and rewarding. You can redeem your accumulated points directly on the IDFC FIRST Bank mobile app for flights and hotel bookings. Each credit card has a fixed redemption value per point (ranging from ₹0.25 to ₹1.00), and you can use reward points to cover up to 70% of the booking value, including taxes. The remaining balance must be paid using the same credit card.
Do note that only full-swipe transactions are eligible for bonus reward points, and cash + points transactions will not qualify for this benefit. Additionally, points will be credited by the 5th of the next calendar month post-travel or hotel check-in, provided your card is active.
Conclusion
With thoughtfully structured rewards, generous bonus point multipliers, and easy redemption options, IDFC FIRST Bank credit cards with integrated flight and hotel booking features are fast becoming the go-to financial companions for Indian travellers. Whether you’re a budget explorer or a luxury traveller, there’s a card that matches your lifestyle and spending preferences. Maximise every travel spend and let your next booking earn you more—only with IDFC FIRST Bank credit cards!
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Vantara, the most stunning animal sanctuary, harbours very significant qualities that are missed in a lot of the mainstream description. It doesn’t just save, it heals, it doesn’t only use science, it uses patience. Besides planting trees, doing unnoticed research, releasing rare animals, and even the wonders of the elephant hospital, Vantara’s story is further enriched by cross-border rescue. For those who are already familiar with Vantara, these five facts of its ecological ambition, innovation, and hope for the wild, might be quite surprising.
Non-Public Access Status
Vantara has currently been closed for the general public although open as a sanctuary and rescue centre conceptually. It’s more of a private rehab facility without regular visitor programmes with limited or no accessibility. Hence, the species recovery is free of the risk of them being disturbed or stressed by human crowds.
Global Sourcing Of Animals
Most of the animal acquisitions in Vantara are internationally sourced including rescued animals from abroad. This global sourcing allows for the infusion of genetic diversity and the sharing of conservation knowledge between countries, which in turn benefits the local species.
Advanced Veterinary And Speciality Care
The facility is the home of the most complete medical infrastructure, such as MRI, CT scans, hydrotherapy pools, hyperbaric oxygen chambers and a specially designed elephant hospital, which are usually very sparse in the rescue centres in India. Thus with the help of these resources, the animals that are badly injured and old get treatments that they had earlier been deprived of locally, thus their quality of life is improved.
Conservation Breeding And Species Revival
Vantara is actively working on the breeding programme to save the certain animals from the risk of extinction – cheetah, slender loris, vultures and Great Indian Bustard. It mainly focuses on the restoration of their natural habitat, scientific studies and reintroduction through partnering with the government and other international organisations.
Recognition And Awards For Welfare
Vantara has been the winner of the prestigious Prani Mitra National Award in the corporate category by the Animal Welfare Board of India which is a great occasion and a very high recognition of the efforts made by the organisation in the animal protection and conservation sector. This kind of endorsement helps in garnering prestige, expert collaborators and high standards for animal care all over India.
Harmony Between Nature And Human
Vantara is not simply one of the rescue centers for wild animals but a reminder to us all of the possibilities that exist within nature, the reparation of lost habitats and the transformation of compassion into action. Their activities in restoring the macaw Spix to its natural home, lovingly caring for hundreds of elephants and helping the return of healthy ecosystems are proof that human hands can be the healers of nature’s wounds. From every seedling that is planted, to every creature nurtured and every species brought back to life, Vantara is not just saving the beautiful world but flourishing it as well.
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