Kotak Bank Royale Signature Credit Card

The Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card provides rewards across categories like dining, travel, and shopping. It offers a no joining fee option and an annual fee of Rs.999, which is waived if yearly spends exceed Rs.1 lakh. The card was originally available in two variants, with a Rs.1,499 joining fee for one of them. However, the joining fee variant was discontinued from 30 May 2019.

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Key Highlights of Kotak Bank Royale Signature Credit Card

  1. The card has been designed to meet the needs of those who travel frequently and seek premium lifestyle privileges on their card.
  2. Enjoy redeeming points across various categories such as mobile recharge, shopping (10,000 products), e-vouchers, and travel. 
  3. Benefit from a seamless payment experience by using your reward points directly, with all transactions considered for milestone eligibility, enhancing your overall value with the Kotak Bank Royale Signature Credit Card.
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Features and Benefits of Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card

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Travel with Comfort

  1. Lounge Access: 2 complimentary visits every quarter to select Dream Folks Lounges in India by swiping your credit card.
  2. Amenities: Gourmet meals, comfortable seating, widescreen TVs, newspapers, magazines, and free Wi-Fi. 

Reward Points

  1. Earning Rate: Up to 4 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent.
  2. Special Categories: 4 points for Hotels, Restaurants, Travel Agencies, Package Tours, Airlines, and International Spends.
  3. Other Categories: 2 points. 

Choice on Rewards

Redemption Options: Accumulate reward points and redeem against air tickets, mobile recharge, merchandise, and more through Easyrewardz.

Priority Attend

  1. Customer Support: SMS ‘KASSIST’ to 5676788 for a call back within two hours.
  2. Cheque Pickup: Complimentary service for paying monthly dues.

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

  1. Transaction Range: Applicable on transactions between Rs.500 and Rs.3000.
  2. Annual Limit: Maximum waiver of Rs.3500 per anniversary year.
  3. Reward Points: Not earned on fuel transactions.

Railway Surcharge Waiver

  1. Applicable Transactions: For bookings on www.irctc.co.in and Indian Railways Booking Counters.
  2. Annual Limit: Maximum waiver of Rs.500 per anniversary year.
  3. Reward Points: Not earned on railway surcharge waivers.

Add-on Card

  1. Spend Limit: Set individual spend limits on add-on cards.
  2. Tracking: Monitor spends separately for each add-on card. 

Reward Point Benefits on Kotak Bank Royale Signature Credit Card

The Kotak Bank Royale Signature Credit Card provides a robust reward system that not only rewards everyday spending but also offers significant bonuses for reaching spending milestones, enhancing the overall value of the card. Cardholders can also pay with their reward points, eliminating the need for cash or cards, making transactions seamless and convenient.

Kotak Rewards: Kotak Rewards is your new point redemption currency, designed to simplify how you manage your rewards points. You can redeem your accumulated points across a variety of categories, including:

  1. Mobile Recharge
  2. Shopping: Access to over 10,000 products
  3. E-vouchers: Redeemable at various brands
  4. Movies: BookMyShow vouchers
  5. Travel and many more options

Milestone Program: In addition to the points earned on regular transactions, cardholders can benefit from the Milestone Program, which provides bonus reward points upon achieving specific spending criteria within an anniversary year:

Milestone

Bonus Reward Points

Spend Rs.4,00,000

10,000

Spend Rs.8,00,000

30,000

Bonus points are credited to your card account at the end of the anniversary period, and eligibility is based on achieving one of the milestones. For instance, if you spend Rs.8 Lakhs, you will earn 30,000 points.

Note: For cards issued before 25th February 2017: The milestone program runs from 1st February to 31st January each year. For cards issued after 25th February 2017: The program runs from the date of issuance until the next anniversary date.

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How to Redeem Reward Points on Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card?

How to redeem Kotak Rewards

Before making a purchase, check your rewards points balance on the Kotak Rewards website or app. You can redeem your Kotak Rewards by following the instructions given below:

  1. Step 1: Visit kotakrewards.com.
  2. Step 2: Log in to your account using your Kotak credit card credentials.
  3. Step 3: Browse through various categories available for redemption, such as shopping, travel, and more.
  4. Step 4: Redeem points at partner stores and websites that accept Kotak Rewards.
  5. Step 5: If you don’t have enough points for your desired redemption, pay the remaining amount using your Kotak Credit or Debit Card. This allows you to complete your transaction without missing out on the products or services you want.

How to Pay with Reward Points

This seamless payment process enhances your shopping experience, allowing you to utilise both your reward points and your card for any outstanding amounts. Follow the steps below:

  1. Step 1: Select your favourite items at any participating merchant. This can be done either online or in-store, depending on where you choose to redeem your points.
  2. Step 2: Once you are ready to check out, inform the cashier that you would like to redeem your reward points. This process usually involves scanning your Kotak card or entering your details at the merchant terminal.
  3. Step 3: After redeeming your points, if there is a remaining balance, you can easily pay the rest with cash or your Kotak Credit or Debit Card. This seamless payment process enhances your shopping experience, allowing you to utilise both your reward points and your card for any outstanding amounts.

Credit Limit on Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card

The credit limit of Kotak Royale Signature Credit card along with the cash limit will be communicated to each cardholder at the time of card delivery. The credit limit on the card typically depends on the income of the applicant. Cash limit is a portion of the credit limit reserved for cash withdrawals. If you enable international transactions on your Signature credit card, the credit limit of the transactions remains the same as the total limit on the card. The available credit limit on the credit card is different from the total credit card and it varies as per your card usage. You will find the available credit limit in your monthly credit card statement.

You can apply for credit card limit enhancement by contacting the bank directly. However, such requests can be made after using the card for a certain period as stipulated by the bank.

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Fees and Charges of Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card

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Joining Fees

There is no joining fee for the Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card.

Annual Fees

The annual fee for the card is Rs.999.

Annual Fee Waiver (First Year)

The annual fee is waived if annual retail expenditure exceeds Rs.1 lakh in the first year.

Annual Fee Waiver (Second Year)

The annual fee is waived in the second year if annual retail spending exceeds Rs.1 lakh.

Add-on Card Fees

There are no fees for add-on cards.

Interest Charges on Outstanding Balances

The interest rate on outstanding balances is 3.5% per month (annualised at 42%).

Minimum Amount Due (MAD)

The minimum amount due (MAD) can be 5% or 10% of the total amount due (TAD), as decided by the bank.

ATM Cash Withdrawal/Call a Draft/Fund Transfer/Cash Advance (Per Rs.10,000)

A fee of 2.5% of the advance amount is charged, subject to a minimum of Rs.500.

Late Payment Charges

No charge for amounts less than Rs.100, Rs.100 for amounts between Rs.100 and Rs.500, Rs.500 for amounts between Rs.501 and Rs.5,000, Rs.600 for amounts between Rs.5,001 and Rs.10,000, Rs.800 for amounts between Rs.10,001 and Rs.25,000, Rs.1,000 for amounts between Rs.25,001 and Rs.50,000, and Rs.1,200 for amounts above Rs.50,000.

Over Limit Charges

Over limit charges are Rs.500.

Cheque Bounce Charges

A cheque bounce fee of 2% of the bounce amount is charged, with a minimum of Rs.500.

Standing Instruction Failure/Auto-debit Return Fee

A fee of 2% of the bounce amount, with a minimum of Rs.450, is charged for standing instruction failures or auto-debit returns.

Foreign Currency Mark-up

The foreign currency mark-up is 3.5% plus GST.

Railway Booking Surcharge

The railway booking surcharge is waived. Maximum waiver of Rs.500 per calendar year.

Fuel Surcharge (1% on transactions)

The fuel surcharge is waived for transactions between Rs.500 and Rs.3000, with a maximum waiver of Rs.3,500 per calendar year.

Fee for Cash Payment at Bank

A fee of Rs.100 is charged for cash payments made at the bank.

Outstation Cheque Processing Fee

There is no fee for outstation cheque processing.

Card Reissue/Replacement Fee

A fee of Rs.100 is charged for card reissue or replacement.

Charge Slip Request

There are no charges for requesting a charge slip.

Machine Surcharge at ATMs

The machine surcharge at ATMs is waived.

Balance Enquiry at Non-Parent Bank ATMs

There are no charges for balance enquiries at non-parent bank ATMs.

Duplicate Statement Request

There are no charges for duplicate statement requests.

Web Pay Service Fee

The Web Pay service fee is waived.

Eligibility to Apply for Kotak Bank Royale Signature Credit Card

You can apply for the Kotak Bank Royale Signature Credit Card if you meet the following conditions:

  1. You are aged between 21 to 65 years and the supplementary cardholder is at least 18 years of age.
  2. You are a resident of India and reside at any of the following locations including Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Chandigarh, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Mumbai.
  3. Your annual income is at least Rs.24 lakh.

Documents Required to Apply for Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card

You will have to submit an identity proof and proof of income. Documents like PAN card, salary slip, Income Tax returns statement, Voter ID, Aadhar, etc. will be asked for during the application process. Kotak Mahindra Bank would inform you if it needs some additional documents.

FAQs on Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card

  • Am I offered an interest-free period on cash withdrawal with my Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card?

    No, the interest-free period is applicable only for card-based transactions and not for cash withdrawals.

  • What is the maximum surcharge waiver that I can get with the Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card?

    For fuel purchases, the maximum fuel surcharge waiver allowed in a year is Rs.3,500. For railway transactions, it is limited to Rs.500 per year.

  • When would the bonus reward points get credited to my Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card account?

    The bonus reward points would will be credited to your account at the end of the anniversary period.

  • Can I use the contactless payment facility of the Royale Signature Credit Card at all merchant locations?

    You can use the contactless payment facility only at merchant locations that accept Visa PayWave transactions. Just check for the Visa PayWave mark and contactless logo at the point of sale to know about the acceptability of contactless payment at the merchant locations.

  • Which customer care number to contact for any issue related to my Royale Signature Credit Card?

    Contact Kotak Mahindra credit card customer care by dialling 1860-266-2666.

  • Can NRIs apply for this credit card?

    No, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) cannot apply for this credit card. It is mandatory for the applicant to be the resident of India to be eligible to apply for this card.

  • How to apply for Royale Signature Credit Card?

    You can apply for Royale Signature Credit Card by calling the bank's customer care number and requesting for application for this type of credit card. A customer care executive will take you through the process of applying for this credit card.

    You can also apply for this credit card offline by visiting the nearest branch of the bank. Make sure you carry all the relevant documents including the application form. A representative from the bank will help you with the application process.

  • I lost my credit card. What should I do?

    In case you lose your credit card, inform the bank immediately and get it blocked. You may also have to file an FIR and submit a copy of it to the bank so that the bank can issue you a duplicate card. You can get your card blocked by either calling the customer care number of the bank or through the net banking portal.

  • I found my lost credit card. Can I use it?

    In case you found your card after getting it blocked, do not use it. Instead, destroy the card by cutting it across the magnetic strip.

  • What is the mode of payment of my credit card bill?

    You can pay your credit card bill through debit card, UPI, or net banking. You can also set a standing instruction where the said amount will be debited from your account on the due date. If you want to pay offline, you can do so via cheque, demand draft, or simply by cash.

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