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Kotak Zenith credit card

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak Zenith Credit Card

Best for premium, rewards

₹10,000/yr annual fee · 4x rewards

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Annual fee

₹10,000/yr

Reward rate

4x

Min. income

₹15,00,000

Forex markup

Not published

Lounge access

Domestic + international (2 visits/yr)

Eligibility

₹15 lakh/yr · CIBIL 750+

Reward cap

Cap per category varies

Welcome benefit

Premium milestones incl. Taj/ITC vouchers

Who is this for

  • Premium cardholder
  • Rewards optimiser

What we like

  • 8 domestic lounge visits/year (2/quarter)
  • Priority Pass (2 international visits/year)

Watch out for

  • ₹10,000 non-waiver joining fee
  • ₹1,100 late-payment fee
  • 2.5% cash-advance fee

Issuer

Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Private sector bank

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Headquarters

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Established 2003

Toll-free

1800-266-2666

Network

Visa

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Fees and charges

Fee Amount Waiver
Fuel surcharge 1% 1% waiver on eligible fuel transactions (band per issuer schedule)
Joining fee ₹10,000 Not waivable
Annual fee ₹10,000 On ₹10,00,000+ annual spend
Forex markup Not published Not waivable
Late payment ₹1,100 Not waivable
Cash advance 2.5% of amount Not waivable
Renewal fee ₹10,000 Not waivable

Rewards

Spend category Rate Cap Redemption
All spends 5x rewards on select categories; 2 RP per ₹100 on others Cap per category varies 1 RP = ₹0.25
TRAVEL 10.00 ₹5,000/month 0.50
DINING 10.00 ₹5,000/month 0.50

Benefits

  • Domestic lounge access

    8 domestic/year (2 per quarter)

  • International lounge access Highlight

    Priority Pass (2 visits/year)

  • Milestone benefits Highlight

    Premium milestones incl. Taj/ITC vouchers

  • Fuel surcharge waiver

    1% waiver

Eligibility

Age
21–65 years
Min. income
₹15,00,000
Min. credit score
750+
Score note
Excellent credit score
Employment
Salaried, self-employed
Documents
PAN, Aadhaar, ITR, salary slips, bank statements

Kotak Zenith Credit Card is a VISA credit card from Kotak Mahindra Bank. It is best suited for premium, rewards.

Fees and rewards

  • Annual fee: ₹10000
  • Joining fee: ₹10000
  • Rewards: 5 reward points per ₹100

Eligibility

PAN, Aadhaar, ITR, salary slips, bank statements

Card data is compiled from the issuer’s published fee schedules and is reviewed weekly. High-confidence record. Status: active.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Kotak Zenith Credit Card worth it?

Kotak Zenith Credit Card is a credit card issued by Kotak Mahindra Bank. Whether it is worth it depends on your monthly spend pattern and whether the annual fee (if any) is waivable. Compare the fee and reward rate on this page against your expected annual spend to make an informed decision.

What is the annual fee for the Kotak Zenith Credit Card?

Kotak Zenith Credit Card charges ₹10,000 as the annual fee. Most issuers waive it on minimum annual spends — check the fee tile on this page for the waiver condition.

How does the Kotak Zenith Credit Card reward rate work?

Kotak Zenith Credit Card earns 4x base reward rate on all spends. Each card's rewards tile on this page shows the category-wise multipliers and any monthly or yearly caps.
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What are the eligibility requirements for the Kotak Zenith Credit Card?

To qualify for Kotak Zenith Credit Card, you typically need: minimum annual income ₹15,00,000; CIBIL score of 750+; Salaried / self-employed only. The eligibility tile on this page has the full published criteria.

Does the Kotak Zenith Credit Card offer airport lounge access?

8 domestic/year (2 per quarter); Priority Pass (2 visits/year)

What is the forex markup on the Kotak Zenith Credit Card?

Forex markup details for Kotak Zenith Credit Card are not published on FinWiz24.

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