Kotak Bank NRI Royale Signature Credit Card

A leading private sector bank in India, Kotak Mahindra extends a plethora of banking and ancillary services in India. Under its Kotak Credit Card portfolio, this Mumbai headquartered bank offers a massive range of cards to suit the ever diversifying needs of the new age Indian. Along with a wide range of Kotak Bank credit cards based in categories such as Shopping, Lifestyle, Corporate, Dining/Entertainment, Kotak Mahindra bank also offers credit cards for Non Resident Indians(NRI).

The NRI Royale Signature Card is the flagship card in the NRI category, available against an NRE/NRO Term Deposit account with a minimum investment of Rs.1 lac. The cardholder qualifies for a credit limit for up to 80% of the TD amount.

Kotak NRI Royale Signature Credit Card Features:

• Enjoy the convenience of paying for select category purchases in Indian Rupees. Now, you dont have worry about currency exchange or conversions while you travel within the country or abroad.
• Supplementary(Add on) cards are available for your loved ones. Add On cards are provided by Kotak Mahindra for your spouse, children and parents irrespective of place of residence or citizenship status.
• The NRI Royale Shield extends a cover of Rs,2,50,000 against fraudulent transactions up to 7 days pre-reporting. This insurance cover is valid for both Primary and Supplementary card holders & is provided by HDFC ERGO.

Kotak NRI Royale Signature Credit Card Benefits

• For spends outside India, earn 2x reward points for every Rs.200 charged to your NRI Royale Signature credit card. For swipes in India, you earn 1 reward point for spends of the same value.
• Each reward point is valued at Rs.1. Accumulated reward points can be redeemed across a host of options such as Cash, Movie Tickets, Air Tickets, Airmiles etc.
• For fuel purchases between Rs.500 to Rs.3,000, get a waiver on the Fuel Surcharge with eligibility to claim up to Rs.3,500 worth waivers in a calendar year.
• In addition to the host of benefits as elaborated above, you also save the 1.8% Railway Surcharge each time you transact on irctc.co.in and 2.5% on charges made at Indian Railways booking counters.

How to Redeem Reward Points

The reward points accumulated can be redeemed for Merchandise, Air Tickets & Airmiles, Cash, Movie Tickets and can also be used for Mobile Recharges. For redemption against specific rewards, the accumulated Reward Points will be converted to Easy Points.

1 Reward Point = 2 Easy Points.

Points can be redeemed online at kotak.com in easy steps. Use the Netbanking option and login using your CRN and password. Select Credit Cards and choose the redemption option of your choice and follow the instructions.

Fees and Charges of Kotak Bank NRI Royale Signature Credit Card

Note: The fees and charges are subject to periodic revision. Do inquire with the bank at the time of application or read the T & C document available in the welcome kit for latest rates.

Eligibility and Documentation:

The credit card is only available to NRE/NRO customers of the bank who are either holding or willing to open a Term Deposit account of at least Rs.1 lac.(Only individual TDs). General eligibility conditions are as follows.

• The primary applicant should be at least 18 years old with an upper cap of 75 years.
• The applicant should be a Non Resident Indian(NRI) with a residential address in India.
• The Add On card aspirant should be aged at least 18 years.

Kotak NRI Royale Signature Card FAQs

1. I am a frequent traveller and would need access to cash. Does the Kotak Royale Signature card have an option to draw cash from ATMs?

   Yes, you can. This card offers a higher cash limit of 90%(of the total balance) for cash advances compared to credit cards from other banks. Plus, you can make cash withdrawals at hundreds of ATMs abroad as this is a VISA Signature card.

2. How much is the interest rate for this card?

   This card is billed an interest rate of 3.1% per month(37.2% APR).

3. Is there a joining fee on the Primary card? What about annual fee for Add On cards?

   There is no joining fee billed for the Primary Card. Add On cards are charged a one time fee of Rs.599. Subsequently, no fee is charged for supplementary cards annually. All features and benefits available for the Primary card are extended to Add On cards as well for ease of use.

4. Who do I contact if my NRI Royale Signature card is stolen?

   Please call the Kotak Credit Card Customer Contact Center on 1800 102 6022 immediately to report loss of card. Ensure the card is blocked immediately to prevent misuse. If your card is not recoverable, request for a new card. If it was stolen, please notify the executive and lookout for unauthorized charges.

5. My Kotak credit card was stolen yesterday. I have called the bank and reported loss of card. They asked me to fill out a claim form for the fraudulent charges. How do I do that?

   Your card is covered against fraudulent charges up to Rs,2,50,000 by HDFC ERGO. Submit the documents listed below within 7 days of reporting the card as stolen.

   • Claim form duly filled and signed
   • Filled Dispute form
   • Copy of the FIR
   • The forms and relevant documents can be mailed to the address provided. The Claim and Dispute forms are available on kotakcards.com.
6. Is there a cap on the Railway Surcharge waiver?

   The cardholder can receive up to Rs.500 as waiver for Railway Surcharge.