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, the bank offers a massive range of cards to suit the ever diversifying needs of the new age Indian.

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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

  1. 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.
  1. You can now earn 2 reward points on international spends.
  1. Enjoy fuel surcharge waiver.
  1. Enjoy railway surcharge waiver.
  1. Get NRI Royale Shield.
  1. 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.

Kotak NRI Royale Signature Credit Card Benefits

Double Rewards on International Spending

  1. Earn double rewards on international transactions – get 2 reward points for every Rs.200 spent abroad.
  2. For domestic transactions, earn 1 reward point for every Rs.200 spent.
  3. You can accumulate and redeem these points for a variety of options, such as movie tickets, air tickets, cash, and more.
  4. Each reward point is equivalent to Re.1.

Hassle-Free Payments in INR

  1. While visiting India, avoid the currency conversion fees typically charged on foreign-issued credit cards.
  2. Enjoy the convenience of paying for your shopping, dining, and travel directly in Indian Rupees.

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

  1. Receive a waiver on fuel surcharge for transactions between Rs.500 and Rs.3,000.
  2. The maximum waiver allowed in a calendar year is Rs.3,500.

Railway Surcharge Waiver

  1. Save on railway surcharge fees for bookings made through IRCTC and at Indian Railways counters.
  2. The annual maximum surcharge waiver is Rs.500.

Add-on Card Benefits

  1. Extend the NRI Royale Card benefits to your family members by gifting an add-on card to your spouse, parents, or children (above 18 years), regardless of their location or citizenship.
  2. A one-time fee of Rs.599 per add-on card applies.

Airport Lounge Access

  1. Enjoy 2 complimentary visits per quarter to Dream Folks Lounges within India.
  2. Take advantage of perks like gourmet meals, free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and access to newspapers, magazines, and widescreen TVs.

How to Redeem Reward Points

  1. Introduced to make managing reward points on your Kotak credit cards easier, Kotak Rewards is your new point redemption currency. You can use your points for a range of categories, such as movie tickets (BookMyShow Vouchers), mobile recharge, shopping for 10,000 products, and e-vouchers for different companies.
  2. Using Reward Points to Pay:
    1. Make a cashless payment. Make a payment without a card.

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.

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Fees and Charges of Kotak Bank NRI Royale Signature Credit Card

Fee & Charges

Amount Charged

Joining Fees

Nil

Annual Fees

Rs. 1000

Condition for waiver of Annual Fees - First Year

NA

Condition for waiver of Annual Fees - Second Year

NA

Addon card Fees

Rs. 599 per Add on card

Interest Charges on outstanding Balances

3.10% (Annualized 37.2%)

Minimum Amount Due (MAD) (It will reflect in statement in column of minimum amount due)

MAD can be 5% or 10% of TAD as decided by the Bank

ATM Cash Withdrawal/ Call a draft/ Fund Transfer/ Cash Advance per Rs. 10,000 or part thereof

Rs. 300

Late Payment Charges  

  1. Rs.100 - Nil
  2. Rs.100 - Rs.500 - Rs.100
  3. Rs.501 - Rs.5,000 - Rs.500
  4. Rs.5,001 - Rs.10,000 - Rs.600
  5. Rs.10,001 - Rs.25,000 - Rs.800
  6. Rs.25,001 - Rs.50,000 - Rs.1,000
  7. More than Rs.50,000 - Rs.1,200

Over Limit Charge

Rs.500

Cheque Bounce Charges

Rs.500

Foreign Currency Mark Up

3.5%

Railway Booking Surcharge (1.8%/2.5% on transaction amount)

Waived

Fuel Surcharge (1% on transaction)

Waived

Fee for Cash payment at Bank

Rs.100

Outstation Cheque Processing Fee

Waived

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 lakh (Only individual TDs). General eligibility conditions are as follows.

  1. The primary applicant should be at least 18 years old with an upper cap of 75 years.
  2. The applicant should be a Non Resident Indian(NRI) with a residential address in India.
  3. The Add On card aspirant should be aged at least 18 years.
  1. The available credit limit may exceed 80% of the value of your Fixed Deposit (FD).
  1. FD Minimum Amount: Rs.1 lakh
  1. Individual FDs alone are permitted.
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FAQs on Kotak NRI Royale Signature Card

  • 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.

  • How much is the interest rate for this card?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is there a cap on the Railway Surcharge waiver?

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

  • Does the shipping charge qualify for the waiver?

    Nope. Regarding the shipping fee, there is no waiver in effect.

  • When cancelling tickets, is there a specific service available?

    No unique services are provided. If you cancel the tickets, the surcharge will be instantly returned.

  • For what purpose was the NRI Royale card created?

    For NRIs with high incomes or net worth, Kotak has created the NRI Royale card exclusively. We have considered your lifestyle needs and the applicable advantages to ensure you get the most out of it.

  • What kind of card is the Royale card?

    A VISA Signature card is the Kotak NRI Royale Card.

  • What is the credit card's cash limit?

    The percentage of your credit limit that you can use as a cash advance is known as your credit card's cash limit. Only Kotak NRI offers a larger cash limit of 90% upon registering, compared to the 40% offered by most other credit cards.

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