IDFC FIRST Power+ Credit Card on Electricity bills
Yes. The IDFC FIRST Power+ Credit Card gives 5% back when you pay on Electricity bills directly, compared with 0.5% on its other spends.
On Electricity bills
5%
Other spends
0.5%
Rank for Electricity bills
#4 of 149
Annual fee
Free
What to know before you pay on Electricity bills
How it works
Grocery apps and bill payments earn 5% (assuming they code as grocery/utility; telecom assumed to count as utility). 5% fuel only at HPCL, so IndianOil shows 0.
Caps & rules
- 30 points per ₹150 (5%) on HPCL fuel, grocery, utilities and IDFC FASTag; 3 per ₹150 (0.5%) on other retail.
- Extra 6 HP Happy Coins per ₹100 via HP Pay app.
Reward limits
- 30 points per ₹150 on HPCL fuel, grocery, utilities and FASTag; 3 per ₹150 elsewhere: No published limit
No rewards on
EMI, cash withdrawals; fuel outside HPCL
Checked 2026-10-03 · Bank terms
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#1
PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK
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#3
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Questions
Does the IDFC FIRST Power+ Credit Card give rewards on Electricity bills?
Yes. The IDFC FIRST Power+ Credit Card gives 5% back when you pay on Electricity bills directly, compared with 0.5% on its other spends.
Is there a limit on IDFC FIRST Power+ Credit Card rewards?
30 points per ₹150 (5%) on HPCL fuel, grocery, utilities and IDFC FASTag; 3 per ₹150 (0.5%) on other retail. Extra 6 HP Happy Coins per ₹100 via HP Pay app.
Which credit card is best for Electricity bills?
PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK is the best pick for regular spending on Electricity bills, with 10% back. The IDFC FIRST Power+ Credit Card ranks #4 of 149 cards we compared, by what each returns after caps.