Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak 811 Credit Card

Last updated: 28 October 2026

Welcome offerGet 500 Bonus Reward Points as a welcome benefit on spending a minimum of ₹5,000 within the first 45 days of card issuance.
Annual fee
₹ 500
Reward rate
Up to 2 Reward Points per ₹100 spent
Editorial score guidance
750+
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Kotak 811 Credit Card | CardsGuruji
Visa
Rewards

How the rewards work

What you earn on every spend, and the ways you can cash it in.

You earn

Up to 2 Reward Points per ₹100 spent

Earn 2 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent on online transactions. Earn 1 Reward Point for every ₹100 spent on offline transactions.

Redeem for

  • Shopping Vouchers
  • E-gift Vouchers
  • Movie & Travel Vouchers
  • Mobile Recharges
  • Cashback (1 RP = ₹0.10 to ₹0.25)
Reward currency
Reward Points
Points validity
36 months
Card network
Visa
Perks

What you get with this card

The privileges that come bundled in, beyond the reward points.

  • Milestone Benefit: Choose between 4 PVR tickets or a cashback of ₹750 on spending a minimum of ₹75,000 in an anniversary year

  • Annual Fee Waiver: The renewal fee of ₹500 is waived upon spending a minimum of ₹50,000 in the preceding year

  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹500 and ₹3,000 (maximum waiver capped at ₹3,500 per annum)

  • Insurance: Comprehensive card protection cover of ₹50,000 against fraudulent usage up to 7 days pre-reporting the loss

  • Railway Surcharge Waiver: 1.8% waiver on online transactions at IRCTC and 2.5% waiver on rail ticket bookings at counters

Our verdict

Pros & cons

An honest read on where this card earns its keep — and where it doesn't.

What we like

  • Low annual fee of ₹500 with an easily achievable waiver target of ₹50,000

  • Double reward points on all online spends

  • Valuable milestone benefit offering ₹750 cashback or 4 PVR tickets

  • Welcome bonus of 500 points available for low initial spend requirement

What to watch out for

  • No complimentary airport lounge access

  • Low base reward rate (0.25%) on offline transactions

  • Relatively high interest rate of 45% annually

  • Foreign currency markup of 3.5% makes it unsuitable for international usage

Costs

Fees & charges

Everything the issuer can bill you for, in one place.

Annual fee
₹500Charged every year from the second year

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Balance transfer
Standard promotional rates apply
Foreign currency markup
3.5% of the transaction amount
Late payment
Graded based on outstanding balance
Returned payment
₹500 per instance
Over-limit
₹500 flat fee

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.75% per month (45% annually)
Balance transfer
3.75% per month
Cash advance
3.75% per month
Penalty rate
Up to 45% annually

Fee waiver: most issuers waive the renewal fee once your yearly spends cross a set threshold. Confirm the exact criteria with Kotak Mahindra Bank before you apply.

Eligibility

Credit-score and eligibility guidance

Issuer-stated requirements and CardsGuruji guidance are shown separately.

750+out of 900
CardsGuruji editorial guidance: 750+

What this means for your application

  • A score range is general guidance, not an issuer's eligibility requirement.
  • Issuers independently assess income, employment, existing obligations, repayment history and other criteria.
  • Check the issuer's current eligibility terms before applying; no score guarantees approval.

Note: A displayed score is editorial guidance only unless separately identified as an issuer-stated requirement.

FAQs About Kotak 811 Credit Card

Everything you need to know about Kotak 811 Credit Card fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

Kotak 811 Credit Card has an annual fee of ₹500 plus 18% GST. Most cardholders can get subsequent annual renewal fees waived by reaching the bank's annual milestone spend threshold. Additionally, the initial fee is often offset by welcome privileges like "Get 500 Bonus Reward Points as a welcome benefit on spending a minimum of ₹5,000 within the first 45 days of card issuance.".

Kotak 811 Credit Card earns Reward Points at a primary rate of Up to 2 Reward Points per ₹100 spent. Specifically, Earn 2 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent on online transactions. Earn 1 Reward Point for every ₹100 spent on offline transactions.. Spends in Entry Level, Shopping, Rewards categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Rewards earned on Kotak 811 Credit Card can be redeemed for Shopping Vouchers, E-gift Vouchers, Movie & Travel Vouchers, Mobile Recharges, Cashback (1 RP = ₹0.10 to ₹0.25) via Kotak Mahindra Bank's official rewards portal or mobile banking app. Points earned remain valid for 36 months from the transaction date before expiring.

A CIBIL credit score of 750 or above is strongly recommended for approval of Kotak 811 Credit Card. Applicants should be Indian residents aged 21 to 65 years with a stable monthly income (salaried or self-employed with ITR) and no recent payment defaults or high credit utilization over 30%.

Kotak 811 Credit Card is issued on the Visa network with worldwide acceptance at over 30 million merchant establishments and online portals. International transactions, contactless tap-to-pay (up to ₹5,000 without PIN), and tokenized payments are supported once enabled in your banking app.

Kotak 811 Credit Card levies a forex markup fee of 3.5% of the transaction amount on transactions processed in foreign currencies. For cross-border shopping and overseas travel, remember that standard 18% GST applies on the markup charge.

Kotak 811 Credit Card currently features a welcome offer: "Get 500 Bonus Reward Points as a welcome benefit on spending a minimum of ₹5,000 within the first 45 days of card issuance.". To claim this joining perk, cardholders typically need to activate the card and complete a qualifying initial transaction within 30 to 60 days of card issuance.

Key highlights include Low annual fee of ₹500 with an easily achievable waiver target of ₹50 and 000. However, keep in mind that No complimentary airport lounge access and Low base reward rate (0.25%) on offline transactions. Overall, Kotak 811 Credit Card delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Entry Level, Shopping, Rewards.

Kotak 811 Credit Card is focused on Entry Level and Shopping and Rewards valueback and does not include unconditional complimentary airport lounge visits as a core benefit. If lounge access is a deciding factor for your travels, consider pairing this with a dedicated premium travel credit card.

Yes, Kotak 811 Credit Card includes a 1% fuel surcharge waiver for fuel spends typically between ₹400 and ₹4,000 at all government and private fuel stations in India. (Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹500 and ₹3). The monthly waiver is subject to a cap, and GST charged on the surcharge is non-refundable.