IDFC FIRST Vistara Credit Card (Discontinued): Existing-Cardholder Reference

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Discontinued / winding down

This card is being wound down

Following the Vistara–Air India merger, Club Vistara was integrated into Air India’s Maharaja Club (12 Nov 2024). IDFC FIRST Bank is no longer accepting new applications for the Club Vistara IDFC FIRST Credit Card, and the card will not be renewed beyond 31 March 2026 — extended, per updated communication, to 30 September 2026. IDFC FIRST is inviting holders to move to its new IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card; Air India Maharaja Club co-brands are another route.

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Club Vistara IDFC FIRST Credit Card Review (Discontinued)

IDFC FIRST Bank · Former Vistara co-brand · Folding into Maharaja Club
Winding down (to Sep 2026)
Vistara–Air India merger
No new applications
→ IndiGo IDFC dual / Air India

The Club Vistara IDFC FIRST Credit Card was a popular airline co-brand built on Club Vistara benefits. With Vistara merged into Air India, the card is being wound down. This page explains the timeline and what existing holders should do.

In short: Club Vistara has folded into Air India’s Maharaja Club. IDFC FIRST has stopped new applications and won’t renew the card beyond 31 March 2026 (extended to 30 September 2026). Renewal perks (premium economy ticket voucher, cabin-upgrade voucher, Club Vistara Silver status) have been withdrawn, and the annual fee is no longer levied. Holders are being invited to the IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card, or can consider Air India Maharaja Club co-brands.

What changed

ChangeDetail
Loyalty programmeClub Vistara merged into Maharaja Club (12 Nov 2024)
New applicationsClosed
Card validityNot renewed beyond 31 Mar 2026 — extended to 30 Sep 2026
Withdrawn perksPremium economy ticket voucher, cabin-upgrade voucher, Silver status
Annual feeNo longer levied
MigrationIndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card (and Air India Maharaja Club co-brands)

What existing cardholders should do

  • Check your points: Club Vistara points have moved to Air India Maharaja Club — confirm the transfer.
  • Use the card before wind-down: it remains usable until the dates above.
  • Pick a successor: consider the IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card, or an Air India Maharaja Club co-brand if you fly Air India.

Successors & alternatives

IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual

IDFC’s invited replacement for Club Vistara holders.

Air India SBI Signature

Earns Maharaja Points — natural for Air India flyers.

Axis Atlas

Flexible travel-miles card with transfer partners.

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Bottom line

The Club Vistara IDFC FIRST card is being retired as Vistara merges into Air India. It’s closed to new applicants and won’t renew beyond 30 September 2026, with key vouchers and status already withdrawn. Existing holders should ensure their points moved to Maharaja Club and pick a successor — the IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual card or an Air India co-brand.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still apply for this card?

No — IDFC FIRST has stopped accepting new applications for the Club Vistara IDFC FIRST card.

Until when does my card work?

It won’t be renewed beyond 31 March 2026, extended to 30 September 2026 per updated communication.

What happened to my Club Vistara points?

They’ve been integrated into Air India’s Maharaja Club. Confirm the transfer in your Maharaja Club account.

What can I move to?

IDFC FIRST is inviting holders to the IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card; Air India Maharaja Club co-brands are another option.

Updated June 2026, cross-checked against IDFC FIRST, Air India and Vistara-merger communications. Confirm wind-down dates and migration with IDFC FIRST Bank.

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