The Kotak White Credit Card is a premium lifestyle card with 3 reward points per ₹100 on all retail spends, 2 domestic + 1 international lounge visit per year, 1% fuel surcharge waiver, and a milestone voucher of ₹1,000 on spends of ₹1 lakh in a quarter. The annual fee is ₹1,000, waived on ₹1 lakh spends.

Why this matters

White is the most cost-effective premium Kotak card. The flat 3 reward points per ₹100 on all categories makes it predictable. The 2+1 lounge visits cover an occasional flyer, and the ₹1,000 quarterly voucher is a useful bonus.

Kotak White

How to Apply for the Kotak White Credit Card in 2026

How to apply Total time: 10 min · Estimated cost: ₹1,000 (joining fee) · You’ll need: PAN, Aadhaar, salary slips, bank statement, mobile

Apply for the premium Kotak White Credit Card with 3X reward points on every spend. Eligibility, benefits, and full application walkthrough.

Check White eligibility — You must be 21–60 years old, a resident Indian, with a minimum monthly income of ₹25,000. CIBIL score of 720+ is preferred.
Apply online via Kotak website — Visit kotak.com → Cards → Credit Cards → White. Click Apply Now. The form is pre-filled if you are an existing Kotak customer.
Complete the application — Provide your name (as on PAN), PAN, Aadhaar, mobile, email, address, employment details, and monthly income.
Complete Aadhaar eKYC — Authorize Aadhaar OTP eKYC. Verification completes within 60 seconds.
Upload income documents — Upload the latest 3 months’ salary slips and the last 6 months’ bank statement. Self-employed applicants must upload 2 years’ ITR with computation and Form 26AS.
Submit and track — Submit the form. The 12-digit application reference is shown. Track status in Kotak Mobile Banking. Approval takes 7–10 working days.
Pay the joining fee and receive the card — Once approved, Kotak will charge ₹1,000 + GST as the joining fee. The card is delivered within 5 working days. Activate via IVR, Kotak Mobile Banking, or at any Kotak ATM.
Use the card for everything to maximise 3X — The flat 3 reward points per ₹100 on all categories makes White the best Kotak card for everyday spends. Use it as your default card.

Common mistakes to avoid

The 2+1 lounge visits are via Dreamfolks — register before your first travel. The 3 reward points is uncapped but excluded from EMI, cash advances, and fuel transactions.

Pro tips

Use White as your default card for all retail spends
Pair with Kotak Delight for offline dining
Register on Dreamfolks and link the card before your first trip
Chase the ₹1,000 quarterly voucher by spending ₹1 lakh per quarter

Frequently asked questions

What is the annual fee on White?

₹1,000 + GST, waived on ₹1 lakh spends in the previous 12 months.

How many lounge visits are included?

2 domestic + 1 international per year via Dreamfolks.

Does the 3X apply to fuel?

No. The 3 reward points is excluded from fuel, EMI, and cash advances.

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Sources

Kotak credit cards — product page (verified 5 September 2026).
Reserve Bank of India — Master Direction on Credit Card and Debit Card Issuance (verified 5 September 2026).

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