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Kotak Mahindra Bank
VISA
Zen Signature

Kotak Mahindra Bank Zen Signature

Shopping and travel rewards card earning 10 Zen Points per ₹150 on retail purchases, with spend-gated domestic lounge access and 3 annual complimentary international Priority Pass visits.

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Last reviewed 26 July 2026

Fees

Joining fee

₹1,500

Annual fee

₹1,500

Waiver: Annual fee is waived if annual retail spends reach ₹1,50,000 in the previous card year.

Eligibility

Age: 21–60 yrs

Employment: salaried, self employed, business owner

Rewards

online shopping6.67x points(cap 6,500 points/1mo)
all other3.33x points(cap 6,500 points/1mo)

Welcome benefits

  • • 1,500 bonus Zen Points on payment of the joining fee.

Perks

  • ✓Domestic lounge access: 8/yrSpend-based: 2 complimentary domestic lounge visits are unlocked per quarter only if retail spend in the preceding quarter is at least ₹75,000, for a maximum of 8 visits per year.
  • ✓International lounge access: 3/yr3 complimentary Priority Pass visits per year for the primary cardholder only. A guest costs $35 per visit, and each visit carries a $1 validation charge (credited back within 7 days). Additional visits beyond the complimentary count cost $35 each.
  • ✓Fuel surcharge waiver: 1%1% surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹3,000, capped at ₹3,500 per year in total waiver value (effective June 1, 2025 revision).
  • ✓Forex markup: 3.5%
  • ✓Milestone bonus of 7,500 Zen Points on ₹3,00,000 annual spend, and a further 7,500 Zen Points on ₹6,00,000 annual spend.
  • ✓Railway surcharge waiver of 1.8%–2.5% on rail bookings, capped at ₹500 per year.
  • ✓Priority Assist SMS service with a callback promised within 2 hours.
  • ✓As of June 1, 2025, reward-point earning is restricted or excluded on categories including education, insurance, utilities, government payments, wallet loads, fuel, and rent.

Common questions

What is the annual fee on the Kotak Mahindra Bank Zen Signature?
The joining fee is ₹1,500. The annual fee is ₹1,500. Annual fee is waived if annual retail spends reach ₹1,50,000 in the previous card year.
What are the reward rates on the Kotak Mahindra Bank Zen Signature?
Kotak Mahindra Bank Zen Signature earns 6.67x points on online shopping, 3.33x points on all other spends.
Does the Kotak Mahindra Bank Zen Signature offer airport lounge access?
Yes: 8 domestic lounge visits per year (Spend-based: 2 complimentary domestic lounge visits are unlocked per quarter only if retail spend in the preceding quarter is at least ₹75,000, for a maximum of 8 visits per year.) and 3 international lounge visits per year (3 complimentary Priority Pass visits per year for the primary cardholder only. A guest costs $35 per visit, and each visit carries a $1 validation charge (credited back within 7 days). Additional visits beyond the complimentary count cost $35 each.).
Who is eligible for the Kotak Mahindra Bank Zen Signature?
Applicants typically need a minimum annual income of ₹4,80,000, a minimum age of 21, and must be salaried or self employed or business owner. Exact criteria are set by Kotak Mahindra Bank and can vary by application.

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6.67x points· cap 6,500 points/1mo
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3.33x points· cap 6,500 points/1mo
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