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Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank: Which Is Better for a Loan?

Written by KhatuLoans Editorial Team · Edited by Hemant Kumar, Founder and Editor · Figures checked · Information only, not a loan provider

On a personal loan, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank have the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 10% at Bajaj Finance. For a car loan, ICICI Bank starts lower (8.40%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank. The page also compares two-wheeler loans. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 12 October 2026.

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Key takeaways: Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank

  • On a personal loan, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank have the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 10% at Bajaj Finance.
  • For a car loan, ICICI Bank starts lower (8.40%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank.
  • On a two-wheeler loan, IDFC FIRST Bank has the lower published starting rate at 9%, against 10.25% at ICICI Bank.
  • All of them publish a numeric starting rate for: personal loan, car loan and two-wheeler loan. That is the part of this page you can rank like for like.
  • No numeric starting rate on the loan provider's own site: IDFC FIRST Bank for home loan. We show "Not published" instead of estimating.
  • A starting rate is the best case. Ask each loan provider for its Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount before you choose.

Quick verdict: who each loan provider suits

Built only from figures the loan providers publish. It says where each loan provider is ahead on paper, not who will approve you.

Pick Bajaj Finance if you want

  • The longer personal loan tenure (108 months)

Pick ICICI Bank if you want

  • A joint-lowest published starting personal loan rate (9.99%)
  • The lower published starting car loan rate (8.40%)

Pick IDFC FIRST Bank if you want

  • A joint-lowest published starting personal loan rate (9.99%)
  • The lower published starting two-wheeler loan rate (9%)
Personal loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Bajaj Finance10%
ICICI Bank9.99% ✓
IDFC FIRST Bank9.99% ✓
Car loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
ICICI Bank8.40% ✓
IDFC FIRST Bank8.99%
Two-wheeler loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
ICICI Bank10.25%
IDFC FIRST Bank9% ✓

Starting rates are the best case a loan provider advertises. Your offered rate depends on your profile.

Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank at a glance

DetailBajaj FinanceICICI BankIDFC FIRST Bank
Loan provider typeNBFCPrivate bankPrivate bank
Legal nameBajaj Finance LimitedICICI Bank LimitedIDFC FIRST Bank Limited
Loan types with a published ratePersonal loan, Home loan, Loan against property, Business loan, Gold loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Gold loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Loan against property, Business loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loan
Personal loan: published rate10% to 30.5% p.a. (starting from 10% p.a.)Starts at 9.99% p.a.Starts at 9.99% p.a.
Personal loan: maximum tenure108 months84 months (min 12 months)60 months (min 9 months)
Home loan: published rateStarts at 7.25% p.a. (range 7.25%-20% salaried; 7.70%-20% self-employed; 7.30%-20% professionals)Starts from 8.50% p.a.Not stated as current rate (page shows indicative 7.75% p.a. comparison)
Home loan: maximum tenureUp to 32 yearsUp to 30 years based on eligibilityUp to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed
Official websitebajajfinserv.inicici.bank.inidfcfirstbank.com

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Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank personal loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting personal loan rates as published: Bajaj Finance from 10%, ICICI Bank from 9.99% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 9.99%. ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank are lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Bajaj Finance lists the longer maximum tenure (108 months).

DetailBajaj FinanceICICI BankIDFC FIRST Bank
Published rate10% to 30.5% p.a. (starting from 10% p.a.)Starts at 9.99% p.a.Starts at 9.99% p.a.
Rate basisfixedfixed; varies by loan amount, profile, employment type, relationshipReducing balance
Loan amountRs. 40,000 to Rs. 55 lakhRs 50,000 to Rs 50,00,000₹50,000 to ₹15 lakh
Maximum tenure108 months84 months (min 12 months)60 months (min 9 months)
Processing feeUp to 4.13% of loan amount, inclusive of taxesUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes0% to 3.5% of loan amount (incl. GST)
Prepayment / foreclosureTerm loan: up to 4.72% (incl. taxes) on outstanding for full prepayment and on principal prepaid for part-prepaymentForeclosure allowed after 1 EMI; no foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs, charges may apply before per service chargesZero foreclosure charges
Eligibility (as published)Age 21 to 80 (80 or younger at end of tenure); CIBIL 650 or higher; salaried or self-employedSalaried age 18-58 (FAQ: 20-58), min income Rs 30,000/month; self-employed 23+; CIBIL 750+ preferredAge 21-60; CIBIL 710 or above; salaried or self-employed
Other terms published
  • Disbursal within 24 hours, subject to terms
  • Tenure 12 to 108 months
  • Unsecured, no collateral or guarantor
  • Flexi loans carry no part-prepayment charge
  • No foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs
  • Tenure up to 84 months
  • No collateral required
  • Fixed rates from 9.99% p.a.
  • Zero foreclosure charges
  • Tenure 9 to 60 months
  • Disbursal in as little as 10 minutes after approval
  • Multiple on-demand loans within approved offer
Official sourcebajajfinserv.in/personal-loanicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/personal-loanidfcfirst.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/personal-loan

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 5 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Bajaj Finance10%₹10,624₹1,37,411₹6,37,411
ICICI Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264
IDFC FIRST Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Read the full guide: Personal loan

Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank personal loan: full comparison with EMI, fees and FAQs

Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank home loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting home loan rates as published: Bajaj Finance from 7.25% and ICICI Bank from 8.50%. Bajaj Finance is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Bajaj Finance lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 32 years). IDFC FIRST Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailBajaj FinanceICICI BankIDFC FIRST Bank
Published rateStarts at 7.25% p.a. (range 7.25%-20% salaried; 7.70%-20% self-employed; 7.30%-20% professionals)Starts from 8.50% p.a.Not stated as current rate (page shows indicative 7.75% p.a. comparison)
Rate basisfixed or floating (floating can be linked to external benchmark such as repo rate)floating (tied to RBI repo rate) or fixed; varies by profileFloating, repo-linked
Loan amountUp to Rs. 15 croreUp to Rs 10 crore (og description says Rs 5 crore)₹5 lakh (FAQ) to ₹10 crore
Maximum tenureUp to 32 yearsUp to 30 years based on eligibilityUp to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed
Processing feeNominal fee at application stage; amount not statedUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxesCalculated on loan amount plus GST; percentage not stated
Prepayment / foreclosureFloating-rate individuals: Nil prepayment and foreclosureNil for floating-rate home loans; fixed-rate not statedNo foreclosure charges on floating-rate loans; floating-to-fixed switch 0.1% of sanctioned amount or ₹10,000, whichever…
Eligibility (as published)Indian resident; age 23-67 salaried, 23-70 self-employed at maturity; CIBIL 725 or higher idealAge 20-65 salaried, 21-70 self-employed; credit score 700+ (FAQ: ideally 750+); residents and NRIsSalaried 21-60, 3 yrs experience, min income ₹1 lakh p.a.; self-employed 23-70, 4 yrs business continuity, min income ₹1.5 lakh…
Other terms published
  • Approval in 48 hours of submission
  • Top-up loan up to Rs 1 crore or higher on balance transfer
  • No foreclosure fee for individuals on floating-rate loans
  • EMIs starting at Rs 671 per lakh
  • Online sanction
  • Nil prepayment charges
  • Flexible tenure
  • Digital application
  • Up to 100% top-up at same rate as balance transfers
  • Tenure up to 32 years
Official sourcebajajfinserv.in/home-loanicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/home-loanidfcfirst.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/home-loan

EMI illustration: ₹50 lakh over 20 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Bajaj Finance7.25%₹39,519₹44,84,512₹94,84,512
ICICI Bank8.50%₹43,391₹54,13,879₹1,04,13,879

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Read the full guide: Home loan

Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank loan against property: rate, fees and tenure

Starting loan against property rates as published: Bajaj Finance from 7.50% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 8.75%. Bajaj Finance is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 25 years). ICICI Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailBajaj FinanceICICI BankIDFC FIRST Bank
Published rate7.5% to 14.25% p.a. (ECLGS: 7.50% to 13%)Not published8.75% p.a. (per page title)
Rate basisfixed or floating (may be linked to repo rate)Not publishedNot published
Loan amountUp to Rs 15.50 croreUp to 75% of property market value may be availed (LTV, per FAQ)Up to ₹15 crore
Maximum tenure15 yearsUp to 15 yearsUp to 25 years
Processing feeUp to 3.54% of loan amount, inclusive of taxesNot publishedNot published
Prepayment / foreclosureTerm loan: up to 4.72% of outstanding on full prepayment and of principal prepaid on partNil foreclosure charges for SMEs; others per service charges pageNot published
Eligibility (as published)Age 21 (18 for non-financial property owners) to 85; CIBIL 650 or higher ideal; salaried or self-employedAge 20-65 salaried, 21-70 self-employed; credit score 700+; residents and NRIsNot published
Other terms published
  • Loan up to Rs 15.50 crore
  • Disbursal in 72 hours of approval
  • Tenure up to 15 years
  • No end-use restrictions
  • Instant provisional sanction
  • Nil foreclosure charges for SMEs
  • Tenure up to 15 years
  • Special LTV for doctors
  • Loan up to 80% of property value
  • Up to ₹15 crore
  • Tenure up to 25 years
Official sourcebajajfinserv.in/loan-against-propertyicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/home-loan/loan-against-propertyidfcfirst.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/loan-against-property

EMI illustration: ₹25 lakh over 10 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Bajaj Finance7.50%₹29,675₹10,61,053₹35,61,053
IDFC FIRST Bank8.75%₹31,332₹12,59,803₹37,59,803

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Read the full guide: Loan against property

Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank business loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting business loan rates as published: Bajaj Finance from 14% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 13%. IDFC FIRST Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Bajaj Finance lists the longer maximum tenure (96 months). ICICI Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailBajaj FinanceICICI BankIDFC FIRST Bank
Published rate14% to 23.50% p.a. (ECLGS 5.0: 8% to 13%)Secured: up to Repo Rate + 6.0% (non-PSL); CGTMSE-backed: up to Repo Rate + 6.50%Starting at 13% p.a.
Rate basisper annum; reducing/flat not statedrepo-linkedFixed for term loan; dropline overdraft interest on utilised amount
Loan amountRs. 2 lakh (Rs. 50,000 under ECLGS 5.0) to Rs. 80 lakhNot published₹7 lakh to ₹1 crore
Maximum tenure96 monthsNot published48 months (min 12 months)
Processing feeUp to 4.72% of loan amount, inclusive of taxesUp to 2% of facility amount + applicable taxesUp to 3.5% of loan amount (term loan) plus GST
Prepayment / foreclosureFull prepayment up to 4.72% of outstanding; part prepayment up to 4.72% of principal prepaid on Term LoansPer sanction letter terms; nil foreclosure charges for micro and small enterprisesNot published
Eligibility (as published)Business vintage at least 3 years; CIBIL 650 or higher; self-employed; age 21 to 80 at end of tenureNot publishedMSMEs, proprietors, partnerships, LLPs, companies; age 28-68 at maturity; turnover ₹1 crore or more; 3 years vintage
Other terms published
  • Term, Flexi Dropline and Flexi Hybrid variants
  • No collateral or guarantor
  • Minimal documentation
  • Quick disbursal after approval
Not published
  • Collateral-free funding up to ₹1 crore
  • Tenure up to 48 months
  • Dropline overdraft option
  • Quick eligibility up to ₹75 lakh based on banking
Official sourcebajajfinserv.in/business-loanicici.bank.in/business-banking/business-loans/schedule-of-chargesidfcfirst.bank.in/business-banking/loans/business-loan

Read the full guide: Business loan

Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank gold loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting gold loan rates as published: Bajaj Finance from 9.50% and ICICI Bank from 8.55%. ICICI Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (60 months (bullet up to 12 months)). IDFC FIRST Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailBajaj FinanceICICI BankIDFC FIRST Bank
Published rate9.50% to 24.25% p.a.Ranges from 8.55% to 16.50% (Q4 Jan-Mar 2026 per page; FAQ min 8.75%, meta description 'starting at 9.25%')Starts at 0.82% per month (range 0.82% to 1.67% per month)
Rate basisper annumNot publishedFixed, no step-up
Loan amountRs 5,000 to Rs 2 croreUp to Rs 3 crore (meta description says Rs 2 Cr)₹25,001 to ₹75,00,000 (EMI/Monthly Interest schemes); ₹20,00,000 (Bullet)
Maximum tenure12 monthsNot published60 months (Bullet up to 12 months)
Processing fee0.20% of loan amount, min Rs 150, max Rs 1,000 (incl. taxes), deducted upfrontUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxesNot published
Prepayment / foreclosureNil for full and part prepaymentNot publishedNominal foreclosure fee applies; amount not stated
Eligibility (as published)Age 21 to 80; salaried, self-employed or pensioner; gold 18-22 karatIndian citizens aged 18-85Resident individuals 18-70; gold jewellery 18-22 karat
Other terms published
  • Part-release facility
  • Free insurance on gold in custody
  • Flexible interest payment schedule
  • Secure vault storage
  • Loan based on gold purity and weight
  • Quick processing
  • Flexible repayment options
  • Fixed rates, no step-up
  • Paperless digital onboarding
  • Disbursal up to 85% of gold value
  • Gold stored in sealed pouches in bank vaults
Official sourcebajajfinserv.in/gold-loanicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/gold-loanidfcfirst.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/gold-loan

Read the full guide: Gold loan

Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank education loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting education loan rates as published: ICICI Bank from 8.50% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 9.50%. ICICI Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Bajaj Finance does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailBajaj FinanceICICI BankIDFC FIRST Bank
Published rateNot publishedStarts at 8.50% p.a. up to 10.25% p.a. (indicative)Secured 9.5% to 11.25% p.a.; unsecured 11.75% to 14% p.a.
Rate basisexternal benchmark linked option mentionedvaries by secured/unsecured, course type and institute categoryFloating, repo-linked
Loan amountUp to Rs 15.50 crore (page also states Rs 10.50 crore)Up to Rs 3 crore₹1 lakh to ₹2 crore (collateral-free up to ₹1.5 crore)
Maximum tenureUp to 15 yearsUp to 15 yearsUp to 15 years
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedNil up to ₹7.5 lakh; above that up to 1.5% of loan amount
Prepayment / foreclosureUnlimited part-prepayments under Flexi facility; fee not statedNo foreclosure chargesNil; no charge on foreclosure or part-payment
Eligibility (as published)Indian resident owning property in listed cities; age 21 (18 for non-financial property owners) to 85 at maturityIndian national; age 16-65 at maturity; 10+2 or diploma; confirmed admission to listed institute; good academic recordIndian nationals incl. NRIs; age 18+; admission to authorised institution; co-applicant required
Other terms published
  • Disbursal within 72 hours of approval
  • Repayment up to 15 years
  • Unlimited withdrawals and part-prepayments via Flexi
  • Online loan monitoring
  • Zero margin money for 1,500+ selected institutes
  • No foreclosure charges
  • Flexible repayment options
  • Pre-admission sanction letter
  • Collateral-free up to ₹1.5 crore
  • Up to 100% financing of education expenses
  • Section 80E interest deduction (old regime)
  • Flexible repayment options
Official sourcebajajfinserv.in/education-loan-on-propertyicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/education-loanidfcfirst.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/education-loan

Read the full guide: Education loan

Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank vehicle loans

For a car loan, ICICI Bank starts lower (8.40%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank. On a two-wheeler loan, IDFC FIRST Bank has the lower published starting rate at 9%, against 10.25% at ICICI Bank.

DetailBajaj FinanceICICI BankIDFC FIRST Bank
Car loan: published rateUp to 12.25% p.a.From 8.40%From 8.99%
Car loan: maximum tenure12-96 monthsUp to 84 months10 years (120 months)
Car loan: processing feeUp to 2.95% of loan amount (incl. taxes)Up to Rs 8,500 + GSTUp to 5% of loan amount (incl. GST)
Two-wheeler loan: published rateUp to 24.25% p.a.10.25% - 26.10%From 9%
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 36 months60 months
Two-wheeler loan: processing feeUp to 5% of loan amount (incl. taxes)Up to 4% of loan amountUp to 5% (product page advertises zero processing fees)

Full vehicle loan comparison for Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank (all vehicle types, EMI tables and sources) · Vehicle loans guide

Which is better: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank or IDFC FIRST Bank?

No loan provider is best for everyone. This is how the published figures split, product by product.

  • Personal loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank (9.99%) versus 10% at Bajaj Finance.
  • Car loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank (8.40%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: IDFC FIRST Bank (9%) versus 10.25% at ICICI Bank.
  • Personal loan, longer maximum tenure: Bajaj Finance (108 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Home loan, longer maximum tenure: Bajaj Finance (up to 32 years). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Loan against property, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (up to 25 years). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Business loan, longer maximum tenure: Bajaj Finance (96 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Gold loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (60 months (bullet up to 12 months)). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.

Pick on total cost, not the headline rate: ask each loan provider for the Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount. A low rate with a high processing fee can cost more than a slightly higher rate with no fee. If you already bank with one of them, a salary or relationship account can change the rate you are offered, so ask.

Bank type and how each loan provider sets its rate

Bajaj Finance is an NBFC and ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank are private banks.

How the loan providers' own pages say their rates are set:

  • Bajaj Finance personal loan: fixed.
  • Bajaj Finance home loan: fixed or floating (floating can be linked to external benchmark such as repo rate).
  • ICICI Bank personal loan: fixed; varies by loan amount, profile, employment type, relationship.
  • ICICI Bank home loan: floating (tied to RBI repo rate) or fixed; varies by profile.
  • IDFC FIRST Bank personal loan: Reducing balance.
  • IDFC FIRST Bank home loan: Floating, repo-linked.

Public sector banks, private banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) price differently. Banks usually link floating rates to the RBI repo rate or their own benchmark and add a spread based on your credit score; NBFCs more often quote a wider range with a higher ceiling and charge higher processing fees. Some publish a range, some only a starting rate and some only a ceiling, which is why this page compares like with like and marks every gap as not published instead of guessing.

About Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank

Bajaj Finance

NBFC · Bajaj Finance Limited

We found terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan and education loan on Bajaj Finance's website. Where a rate is missing, the tables on this page say Not published.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 7.25% (Home loan)

ICICI Bank

Private bank · ICICI Bank Limited

We found terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan and education loan on ICICI Bank's website. Where a rate is missing, the tables on this page say Not published.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 8.50% (Home loan)

IDFC FIRST Bank

Private bank · IDFC FIRST Bank Limited

We found terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan and education loan on IDFC FIRST Bank's website. Where a rate is missing, the tables on this page say Not published.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 8.75% (Loan against property)

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What to check before you choose a loan provider

  1. Ask for the Key Fact Statement (KFS). RBI requires loan providers to give you one before you sign, showing the interest rate, all fees, the APR and the total amount you will repay.
  2. Compare APR, not the headline rate. Processing fee, documentation charges and insurance change the real cost.
  3. Check the rate basis. A floating rate moves with the loan provider's benchmark; a fixed rate does not. Ask when the rate resets.
  4. Ask about prepayment and foreclosure. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.
  5. Read the eligibility and documents. Income, credit score, employment type and collateral decide the rate band you land in.

Terms used on this page

Plain meanings of the terms this comparison uses.

Starting rate: The lowest rate a loan provider advertises for a product. Most borrowers are offered a higher rate, because the final rate depends on credit score, income, employer and loan amount.

APR: Annual percentage rate. It adds the processing fee and other charges to the interest rate, so it shows the yearly cost of the loan better than the interest rate alone.

Key Fact Statement: A short summary the loan provider gives you before you sign. It lists the interest rate, every fee, the APR and the total amount you will repay. RBI requires it for retail loans.

Floating rate and repo rate: A floating rate moves with a benchmark, and for banks that is usually the RBI repo rate, the rate at which RBI lends to banks. A fixed rate stays the same for the period you agree.

Processing fee: A one-time charge for handling the application. It is usually a percentage of the loan amount plus GST, and it is often deducted before the money reaches you.

Credit score: A number from 300 to 900 that shows how you have repaid past loans and cards. A higher score usually gets you a lower rate.

Sources, method and last check

Every figure above comes from the loan provider's own website. We checked them on 12 October 2026 (vehicle loan figures on 4 October 2026) and list the pages used.

Verification log: what we checked for each loan provider
Loan providerOfficial pages openedLoan types with a published rateLoan types where rate is not publishedLast checked
Bajaj Finance107112 October 2026
ICICI Bank106212 October 2026
IDFC FIRST Bank106212 October 2026

A "not published" count means we opened the loan provider's page for that product and the rate was not shown there, or the loan provider has no such page on its site. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it.

Method: we list only figures we could read on the loan provider's official pages. A blank means the loan provider does not publish that figure on the page we checked, and we never estimate one. Rankings use the published starting rate and published maximum tenure only. Read our editorial policy, how we make money and tell us about an error.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank or IDFC FIRST Bank?

On a personal loan, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank have the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 10% at Bajaj Finance. For a car loan, ICICI Bank starts lower (8.40%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank. The page also compares two-wheeler loans. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 12 October 2026. The better choice depends on your profile, the loan type, the amount and the fees in your offer letter.

IDFC FIRST Bank, ICICI Bank or Bajaj Finance: which should I pick for a loan?

Order does not change the comparison, so Bajaj Finance vs ICICI Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank vs ICICI Bank vs Bajaj Finance are the same page. Start with the loan type you need: the sections above show each loan provider's published rate, fees, tenure and prepayment terms for it, and the lower starting rate is not always the lower total cost.

Which has the lower personal loan interest rate: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank or IDFC FIRST Bank?

ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Bajaj Finance 10%, ICICI Bank 9.99% and IDFC FIRST Bank 9.99% (checked 12 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the personal loan processing fee at Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Bajaj Finance: Up to 4.13% of loan amount, inclusive of taxes. ICICI Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes. IDFC FIRST Bank: 0% to 3.5% of loan amount (incl. GST). Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

Which has the lower home loan interest rate: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank or IDFC FIRST Bank?

Bajaj Finance has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Bajaj Finance 7.25% and ICICI Bank 8.50% (checked 12 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the home loan processing fee at Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Bajaj Finance: Nominal fee at application stage; amount not stated. ICICI Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes. IDFC FIRST Bank: Calculated on loan amount plus GST; percentage not stated. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum home loan tenure at Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Bajaj Finance: up to 32 years. ICICI Bank: up to 30 years based on eligibility. IDFC FIRST Bank: up to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed.

How much personal loan can I get from Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Bajaj Finance: Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 55 lakh. ICICI Bank: Rs 50,000 to Rs 50,00,000. IDFC FIRST Bank: ₹50,000 to ₹15 lakh. The loan provider decides the final amount from your income, credit score and existing obligations.

What is the EMI on a ₹5 lakh personal loan at Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Over 5 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Bajaj Finance about ₹10,624 a month at 10%; ICICI Bank about ₹10,621 a month at 9.99%; IDFC FIRST Bank about ₹10,621 a month at 9.99%. An illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance; your offered rate may be higher.

What is the EMI on a ₹50 lakh home loan at Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Over 20 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Bajaj Finance about ₹39,519 a month at 7.25%; ICICI Bank about ₹43,391 a month at 8.50%. An illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance; your offered rate may be higher.

Can I prepay or foreclose a home loan early at Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Bajaj Finance: Floating-rate individuals: Nil prepayment and foreclosure. ICICI Bank: Nil for floating-rate home loans; fixed-rate not stated. IDFC FIRST Bank: No foreclosure charges on floating-rate loans; floating-to-fixed switch 0.1% of sanctioned amount or ₹10,000, whichever…. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which loans do Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank publish rates for?

Bajaj Finance: personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan. ICICI Bank: personal loan, home loan, gold loan, education loan. IDFC FIRST Bank: personal loan, loan against property, business loan, education loan. Based on each loan provider's own website, checked 12 October 2026.

Which is better for a car loan: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank or IDFC FIRST Bank?

For a car loan, ICICI Bank starts lower (8.40%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank. See the full vehicle loan comparison for tenure, fees and EMI tables.

Are Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank regulated by the RBI?

ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank are banks regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI); Bajaj Finance is a non-banking finance company registered with and regulated by the RBI. Check a loan provider's registration on the RBI website before you apply, and apply only through its official channels.

How do I compare Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank on real cost, not just the rate?

Ask each loan provider for its Key Fact Statement, then compare three numbers: the APR, the total amount you repay and the fees charged upfront, such as processing fee, documentation charge and insurance. The loan with the lower APR and the lower total repayment is the cheaper one, even when its headline rate looks higher.

Does my credit score change the rate at Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Yes. Loan providers keep their lowest published rate for borrowers with a strong credit score, usually 750 and above, and steady income. A lower score or a short work history usually means a higher rate, a higher processing fee or a smaller loan amount.

Are the rates on this page the rate I will get?

No. They are the rates the loan providers publish, usually a range or a starting rate. Your approved rate depends on your credit score, income, loan amount, tenure and, for secured loans, the asset. Always read the Key Fact Statement before you sign.

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