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Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card

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Quick facts

Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card

Top reward2X reward points

Annual fee₹999

Min income₹25,000/mo

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🌱First Card / Entry

Kotak Mahindra Bank · Signature tier

Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card

Entry signature tier with lounge and fuel benefits.

Key Benefits

Lounge: Limited domestic lounge visits — verify on issuer siteFuel: 2X reward pointsOther spends: 1X reward pointsAnnual fee waiver at ₹1,00,000 yearly spend

Realistic net value (moderate user)

₹140/year

Annual fee

₹999

Issuer headline rate: 2X reward points — see calculator for caps

After ₹999 fee & ₹630 forex. Based on ₹40,000/mo spend.

Age 21–60From ₹25,000/mo incomeUnsecured

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12,400 users matched · Verified 2026-06-25

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Our transparency commitment

✓ Reward caps shown in absolute ₹ — not just "5% cashback"

✓ Exclusions listed upfront — fuel, EMI, rent, wallet

✓ Point conversions with conservative ₹/point rates

Rates, fees, and eligibility notes are sourced from public issuer information and may contain errors. Always verify on the bank's website before applying.

All Benefits

Rewards, lounge rules, fee perks, and extras — sourced from public issuer information.

Lounge: Limited domestic lounge visits — verify on issuer site
Fuel: 2X reward points
Other spends: 1X reward points
Fuel waiver
Welcome rewards
Annual fee waiver at ₹1,00,000 yearly spend
Best for: Entry signature tier
Best for: Fuel + lounge combo

Source: Kotak Royale Signature T&Cs

🌱First Card / Entry

Low income threshold, easy approval

UPI rewards (credit on UPI)

UPI credit not supported

Visa/Mastercard — UPI credit not supported.

UPI credit uses RuPay-linked cards on apps like GPay, PhonePe, and Paytm. Rates and exclusions follow issuer MITC — verify before relying on UPI for rewards.

Reward Structure

Source: Kotak Royale Signature T&Cs

Fuel

2X reward points

Other spends

1X reward points

Excluded categories (no rewards)

EMIRentWallet

Fee waiver at

₹1,00,000 annual spend

Lounge access

Limited domestic lounge visits — verify on issuer site

What You Actually Earn (in ₹)

Absolute INR estimates based on your spends. Caps and exclusions applied — no marketing fluff.

Gross rewards / year

₹770

Before fees & forex

Costs / year

₹630

Fee ₹0 + forex ₹630

Net value / year

₹140

0.03% effective return on spend

Points earned (all categories)

≈ 256 pts/mo (3,072 pts/yr) before caps · at ₹0.25/pt that's ~₹64/mo (~₹768/yr) in reward value

Category-wise breakdown

Fuel

Spend ₹4,000/mo · 2 pts per ₹150 spend

₹160/year

₹13.33/mo

₹4,000 → 53 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹13.33/mo

53 pts/mo (636 pts/yr) × ₹0.25/pt → ₹13.33/mo

All other eligible spends

Spend ₹30,500/mo · 1 pts per ₹150 spend

₹610/year

₹50.83/mo

₹30,500 → 203 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹50.83/mo

203 pts/mo (2,436 pts/yr) × ₹0.25/pt → ₹50.83/mo

Fee waiver likely: Your ₹4,80,000/yr spend exceeds the ₹1,00,000 waiver threshold.

Estimates assume eligible spends only (exclusions per issuer T&Cs apply). Point values use typical redemption rates — actual value varies by redemption choice. Bank approval and reward crediting is at issuer discretion.

Best for

→Entry signature tier
→Fuel + lounge combo

Points → INR Conversion Guide

Marketing says "10X points" — here's what that actually means in your pocket.

fuel — 2 pts per ₹150 spend

You spend

₹10,000

→

You earn

133 pts

Worth ≈

₹33.33

@ ₹0.25/point

all — 1 pts per ₹150 spend

You spend

₹10,000

→

You earn

67 pts

Worth ≈

₹16.67

@ ₹0.25/point

Redemption reality: Point value varies — cashback redemption is typically lower than travel partner transfers. We use a conservative ₹0.25/pt in calculations.

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Fees & Charges — Full Disclosure

All amounts in INR. Everything that can reduce your net value.

Joining fee

Charged in first year

₹999

Annual / renewal fee

Waived on ₹1,00,000 annual spend

₹999

Forex markup

3.5% on international transactions

Finance charges

≈3.5–3.75% per month (42–45% p.a.) if you revolve balance — pay in full to avoid

Late payment fee

₹400–₹1,300 depending on statement balance — always pay on time

Reward redemption fee

Usually ₹0 for cashback cards; points cards may have ₹99+ redemption fee

Example: moderate user net math

Gross rewards+ ₹770

Annual fee− ₹0

Forex cost− ₹630

Net annual value₹140

Eligibility Snapshot

Public criteria from Kotak Royale Signature T&Cs. Bank makes final decision.

Minimum age21–60 years

Min income (salaried)₹25,000/mo

Min income (self-employed)₹3,00,000/year

Employment acceptedsalaried, self employed

Credit historyNo minimum stated

CIBIL checkBank checks at application — CardHungry never pulls your score

Secured optionUnsecured card only

Card tierSignature — standard tier

Important: These are indicative eligibility bands from issuer websites. Actual approval depends on the bank's internal score, existing relationship, and current portfolio policy. CardHungry shows bands, not guarantees.

FAQ

How much can I actually earn with Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card?+

At moderate spend (₹40,000/mo), gross rewards are about ₹770/year. After the ₹999 annual fee, net value is approximately ₹140/year. Use the calculator above to model your own spends.

What is the minimum income for Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card?+

₹25,000/month for salaried applicants (indicative — bank decides).

What spends do NOT earn rewards?+

EMI, Rent, Wallet.

Does CardHungry pull my CIBIL score?+

No. We use public eligibility criteria only. The bank will check CIBIL when you apply.

How do I get the annual fee waived?+

Spend ₹1,00,000 in a calendar year to get the ₹999 renewal fee reversed.