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Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak 811 Credit Card

3.9Best for online shopping
Joining fee
₹500
Annual fee
₹500
Welcome bonus
₹100
Forex markup
3.5%
Interest p.a.
45%
Min income

How this card earns

Reward rates by category, with caps and an estimated yearly value.

Spend categoryReward rateMonthly capEst. value/yr
Online shopping
2 RP/Rs.100 on online spends; 1 RP = Rs.0.20 (5 points = Rs.1). A reported June-2025 devaluation could lower this; unconfirmed officially
0.4%₹480
All other spends0.2%₹240

Estimated yearly value assumes ₹10,000/month spend in each category, capped where the card caps rewards.

Fees & charges

Joining fee₹500
Annual fee₹500
Annual fee waiverAnnual fee waived on minimum retail spend of Rs.50,000 in the previous anniversary year
Foreign currency markup3.5%
Finance charge (p.a.)45%
Fuel surcharge waiver1%

Spend milestones

Annual spendBenefitValue
₹75,0003 complimentary PVR tickets (or Rs.750 cashback) on annual spend of Rs.75,000₹750

Key benefits

  • Unsecured card, no fixed deposit or collateral required
  • 3 complimentary PVR tickets milestone benefit
  • 2 RP/Rs.100 on online spends vs 1 RP/Rs.100 offline
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver
  • Digital card issuance via Kotak 811
  • Note: a separate secured 'Kotak811 #DreamDifferent' card (lifetime-free, against FD) also exists

What we like

  • +No fixed deposit or collateral required (unsecured)
  • +PVR ticket milestone benefit
  • +Modest online reward boost (2 RP/Rs.100)
  • +Fuel surcharge waiver

What to watch

  • Annual fee of Rs.500 (waiver needs Rs.50,000 spend)
  • No lounge access
  • Weak base reward (0.2-0.4%), possibly devalued further in 2025
  • High 45% p.a. interest and 3.5% forex markup

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