Kotak 811 Credit card

Joining Fee

₹500

Annual Fee

Rs. 500 (Reversed on annual spends of Rs. 0.5 Lakhs)

Rewards
Shopping
Fuel
Best For: Online shoppers, Entry-level credit card users, Movie enthusiasts targeting PVR milestone

Kotak 811 Credit card

Rewards Structure

Base Reward Rate

1% on spends

Point Value

1 Point = ₹0.25

Earning Cap

₹35,000 /statement_cycle

Pros

  • 2x reward points on online spends
  • Annual fee waiver on Rs.50,000 annual spend
  • Complimentary PVR tickets on milestone spend
  • Fuel surcharge waiver up to Rs.3,500 per year
  • Railway surcharge waiver
  • Welcome bonus of 500 reward points

Cons

  • Only 1 reward point per Rs.100 on offline spends
  • No reward points on fuel, education, wallet loading, rent, government, insurance, and online skill-based gaming
  • Utility spend rewards capped at Rs.35,000 per statement cycle from June 2025
  • Milestone spends exclude utility, education, wallet loading, government, insurance, gaming, fuel and rent from June 2025
  • Low railway surcharge waiver cap of Rs.500 per year

Hidden Catches (Transparency Policy)

To build trust with our users, we highlight the fine print that issuers often tuck away in policy documents.

Reward points capped on utility spends at Rs.35,000 per statement cycle from June 2025

Fuel transactions earn no reward points

Milestone benefit excludes several spend categories from June 2025

Key Benefits & Features

Railway surcharge waiver of 1.8% on IRCTC website and 2.5% at booking counters; max Rs.500 per calendar year

Add-on card with customizable spend limit and separate spend tracking

Required Documents

IDENTITY Proof

PAN Card
Aadhaar Card

Notable Exclusions

No reward points on Education spendsNo reward points on Wallet LoadingNo reward points on Fuel transactionsNo reward points on Rent & Government transactionsNo reward points on Insurance transactionsNo reward points on Online Skill-based GamingReward points on utility spends limited to Rs.35,000 per statement cycle effective 01 June 2025Milestone benefit calculation excludes Utility, Education, Wallet Loading, Government, Insurance, Online Skill-based Gaming, Fuel and Rent spends

*Exclusions may apply to EMI transactions, fuel, and wallet reloads based on current bank policy.

These details are based on information updated on . Fees and benefits change often - confirm on the issuer's own page before applying.

About Kotak 811 Credit card

The Kotak 811 Credit Card is an entry-level card designed to help everyday shoppers earn meaningful rewards on their regular spending. Powered by the Visa network, it comes with a joining and annual fee of Rs. 500 each, with the annual fee waived entirely upon spending Rs. 50,000 in the previous anniversary year. New cardholders can jumpstart their rewards journey by earning 500 bonus points when they spend Rs. 3,000 within the first 30 days of card setup. The card rewards online spending with 2 reward points for every Rs. 100 spent digitally, and 1 reward point per Rs. 100 on offline transactions. Purchases can also be converted into affordable EMIs, making larger expenses easier to manage. For movie lovers, spending Rs. 75,000 in an anniversary year unlocks 3 complimentary PVR tickets as a milestone benefit. The card also offers a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 4,000, capped at Rs. 3,500 annually, along with railway surcharge waivers on IRCTC transactions. Security is ensured through an embedded EMV chip and 6-digit PIN authentication. Add-on cards are available with customizable spend limits, making the Kotak 811 Credit Card a well-rounded, practical option for online shoppers and first-time credit card users seeking everyday value.

Expert Review

Our Verdict

Entry-level rewards card with 2x points online, PVR milestone benefit & fuel surcharge waiver at ₹500 annual fee.

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