Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card vs Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹1,499

₹3,000

Editor's Rating

3.8

4.03

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

* Avail 8 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
* Avail 4 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent on dining, entertainment, and travel
* Avail 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent on all other applicable purchases
* Get Complimentary Golf Access 2 per quarter across the globe (Green Fee Waiver)
* Zero Lost card liability
* Foreign Currency Markup is 3.5% on all foreign currency spends
* Enjoy Revolving Credit on Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card at nominal interest rate
* Avail 12 Complimentary domestic and international terminals access within India using the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card each year
* Avail 12 Complimentary airport lounge access outside India each year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 6 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 9 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 15 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Avail Delay or loss of checked-in baggage cover of up to $250
* Loss of travel documents cover of up to $250
* Flight delay cover of up to $250
* Air accidental cover of up to $12,500
* Emergency medical expenses cover of up to $18,750
* Credit shield of up to Rs. 100,000
* Loss liability cover of up to Rs. 100,000
* Exclusive Concierge Services
* You can convert big spends into EMI after purchases
*  Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments

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

* Avail elite privileges on Marriott hotel bookings
* Get international and domestic airport lounges access
* Get access to Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status 
* As welcome and milestone benefits, get Free Night Stays at Marriott

Cons

* There are no general travel benefits
* The features to co-branded hotel bookings are limited
* The base reward rate is low
* There’s no Priority Pass membership
* There’s no card renewal benefits or fee waiver option


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