Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card vs American Express® Platinum Reserve

Joining Fees

₹1,499

₹5,000

Editor's Rating

3.8

3.7

Key Features

  • Complimentary access to Airport Lounges in India
  • Earn up to 4X reward points on every Rs. 150 spent across all spends done on Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card
  • Accumulate reward points and redeem them against a host of redemption options like air tickets, mobile recharge, 10,000 merchandise and much more through easyrewardz with easy points
  • In case the Credit Card is stolen, get a cover of Rs. 2,50,000/- against fraudulent usage up to 7 days pre-reporting
  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver
  • Welcome Gift of 11,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points
  • Complimentary Airport Lounge accesses such as American Express and other Domestic Lounges in India. Also, get a Complimentary Membership to Priority Pass, with the US$99 Annual Membership Fee waived off
  • Avail privileges at Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris; Preferred Hotel Group
  • Get special benefits at Max Healthcare and various other curated benefits for mind, body and soul
  • Complimentary access to leading Golf courses in India

Editor's Review

Pros

  • Airport Lounge Access
  • Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card provides Priority attend service where you just have to SMS and get a call back within 2 hours. Call for complimentary cheque pickup for paying monthly bills
  • Add-on Card will have the same benefits that you enjoy on your credit card. Set the spending limit on your Add-on Card as you desire. Track spends separately for each of your Add-on Card(s)

Cons

  • No complimentary Golf lessons/green
  • Since Kotak is known to be topmost credit cards, it doesn’t offer Priority Pass for international lounge access

Pros

  • Relax luxuriously in the American Express Platinum Lounge at Delhi Domestic Terminal
  • Avail movie or online shopping vouchers worth Rs.6,000 per year
  • Special privileges at Taj, SeleQtions and Vivanta Hotels; Preferred Hotels & Resorts
  • Redeem the Points for over 500 options that include travel, dining, accessories and more

Cons

  • Poor reward structure
  • Absence of bonus reward points on milestone spends
  • High-interest rates
  • High Annual Fee


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