Royale Signature Credit Card

Joining Fee

Free

Annual Fee

Rs. 999 + Taxes

Lifestyle
Rewards
Best For: Frequent travellers, Diners and hotel spenders, Lifestyle spenders seeking milestone rewards

Royale Signature Credit Card

Rewards Structure

Base Reward Rate

2% on spends

Point Value

1 Point = ₹0.25

Points Validity

24 Months

Pros

  • 4x reward points on accelerated categories (Hotels, Restaurants, Travel, Airlines, International spends)
  • 2x reward points on base categories
  • Complimentary domestic lounge access (2 visits/quarter)
  • Annual fee waiver on ₹1,00,000 spends
  • Generous milestone bonus up to 30,000 points

Cons

  • Card is discontinued for new applications
  • Lounge access requires ₹75,000 quarterly spend from June 2025
  • Reward points on several categories being restricted or discontinued from June 2025

Hidden Catches (Transparency Policy)

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

Lounge access conditional on ₹75,000 quarterly spend from June 2025

Fuel surcharge waiver capped at ₹3,500 per anniversary year

Railway surcharge waiver capped at ₹500 per anniversary year

Multiple spend categories losing reward point eligibility from June 2025

Key Benefits & Features

Railway surcharge waiver: 1.8% on IRCTC website and 2.5% at booking counters; max ₹500 per anniversary year

Notable Exclusions

No reward points on Wallet Load, Fuel, Rent, Online skill-based gaming (w.e.f. 1 June 2025)Education and Insurance reward points capped at ₹70,000 per statement cycle (w.e.f. 1 June 2025)Utility spend reward points capped at ₹50,000 per statement cycle (w.e.f. 1 June 2025)Government spend reward points capped at ₹40,000 per statement cycle (w.e.f. 1 June 2025)Wallet Load, Fuel, Rent, and Online skill-based gaming spends excluded from milestone benefit calculations

*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 Royale Signature Credit Card

The Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card is a lifestyle and rewards-focused card designed for individuals who spend across travel, dining, and everyday categories. It offers an accelerated reward structure, earning 4 reward points for every ₹150 spent on hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, airlines, and international transactions, while earning 2 reward points on all other eligible base categories. This tiered earning system makes it particularly well-suited for frequent travellers and diners looking to maximise returns on their regular expenditure. One of the card's standout features is its milestone-based bonus program, rewarding cardholders with 10,000 bonus reward points upon crossing ₹4 lakh in annual spends, or an impressive 30,000 bonus reward points on reaching ₹8 lakh in annual spends. Additionally, cardholders enjoy 2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per quarter at select DreamFolks lounges, complete with gourmet meals, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating. Further value comes through fuel surcharge waivers on transactions between ₹500 and ₹5,000, railway surcharge waivers on IRCTC bookings and railway counters, and an annual fee waiver for cardholders who spend ₹1,00,000 or more in retail purchases annually. Add-on card functionality with individual spend tracking rounds out its offering, making this a comprehensive card for lifestyle-oriented spenders seeking meaningful rewards. Please note this card has been discontinued for new applications.

Expert Review

Our Verdict

Lifestyle rewards card with bonus points on milestone spends and complimentary lounge access.

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