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Kotak Air Credit Card
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Kotak Air Credit Card

by Kotak Mahindra Bank · Data verified 2 days ago

Base travel credit card offering 3 Air Miles per ₹100 on Kotak Unbox bookings, 4 domestic lounge visits, and 1:1 redemption.

81
Score
Based on rewards, fees, benefits & eligibility
₹999
Fee
Waiver available on spending
3
Reward Pts
Base earn rate (per transaction slab)
0.00%
Cashback
On eligible transactions
3 RP Earn
base reward rate
4 per year Lounges
complimentary
₹999/yr
waiver available
81/100
CardSahayak rating
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How Much Can You Earn?

Calculate your potential rewards with this card

₹ /month
₹10,000 ₹5,00,000

Your Annual Benefits

Reward Points
pts
₹
Annual Fee
Card membership
-₹999
Net Annual Value

You save per year!

What's Great

  • High 3% reward return (3 Air Miles per ₹100) on flights and hotels booked via Kotak Unbox
  • Direct 1:1 redemption value (1 Air Mile = ₹1) on travel bookings with zero redemption charges
  • Airline frequent flyer miles transfer capability
  • Welcome bonus of 1,000 Air Miles (worth ₹1,000) completely recovers the ₹999 joining fee
  • 4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per year

Things to Consider

  • High quarterly spend threshold (₹60,000) required to unlock complimentary lounge access
  • Accelerated 3% travel booking rewards capped at 5,000 Air Miles per statement cycle
  • No complimentary international airport lounge access (available only on Kotak Air+ tier)
  • Standard 3.50% foreign transaction markup fee

Perfect For

Flight & Hotel Bookings Travel Rewards Domestic Lounge Access

About This Card

The Kotak Air Credit Card is the entry travel card in Kotak Mahindra Bank's travel portfolio. It enables frequent travelers to earn 3 Air Miles per ₹100 on flight and hotel bookings made via Kotak Unbox, redeemable at a 1:1 value (1 Air Mile = ₹1) for travel bookings or airline loyalty transfers, along with 4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits.
Annual Fee
₹999
Waiver
Waived on annual retail spends of ₹2,50,000 or more in previous anniversary year
Joining Fee
₹999

Other Charges

Interest Rate (APR)
Monthly on outstanding balance
3.50% - 3.75%
Foreign Transaction Fee
Markup on international txns
3.50%
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Save on fuel transactions
Up to ₹100/mo
Interest-Free Period
On new purchases if paid in full
Up to 48 days
Cash Advance Fee
Fee for cash withdrawal from ATM
Rs.300 per Rs.10,000 + Rs.100 processing fee per instance
Late Payment Fee
Charged if minimum due not paid on time
Outstanding Due
Penalty
≤₹100
Nil
₹100.01-₹500
₹100
₹500.01-₹5,000
₹500
₹5,000.01-₹10,000
₹750
₹10,000.01-₹25,000
₹950
₹25,000.01-₹50,000
₹1,100
>₹50,000
₹1,300
3
Reward Pts
₹1.00
Point Value
0.00%
Cashback
Welcome Bonus
1,000 Air Miles upon card activation and fee payment

Milestone Rewards

Annual fee waiver (₹999) upon achieving annual retail spends of ₹2,50,000 in previous anniversary year

Reward Earning by Category

Category Reward Rate Details
Point Value: 1 point = ₹1.00 | Redemption Fee: ₹0 + GST per request

Domestic Lounges

4 per year

Fuel Savings

₹100/mo

Lost Card Cover

₹50,000

Dining

  • •Dining discounts and offers across partner outlets via Kotak Mahindra Bank

Shopping

  • •Earn 1 Air Mile per ₹100 on retail shopping transactions

Travel

  • •Earn 3 Air Miles per ₹100 on flights and hotel bookings on Kotak Unbox
  • •1:1 redemption value (1 Air Mile = ₹1) on flight and hotel bookings via Kotak Unbox
  • •Transfer Air Miles to partner airline and hotel loyalty programs (up to 1 Lakh Air Miles per year)
  • •4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar year (1 per quarter on ₹60k quarterly spend)
  • •Zero redemption fees when redeeming accumulated Air Miles

Partner Benefits

  • •Partnership with airline frequent flyer programs for direct miles conversion

Special Offers & Features

  • •Fuel surcharge waiver of 1% on transactions between ₹500 and ₹3,000 (maximum waiver ₹3,500 annually)

Card Features

Contactless
✓ Yes
Virtual Card
✓ Yes
International
✓ Yes
Material
Plastic
81 out of 100

CardSahayak Score

"Apply Now" takes you to Kotak Mahindra Bank's official website.

Eligibility

Salaried ₹30,000/mo
Self-Employed ₹35,000/mo
Age 21-65 yrs
CIBIL 750+
Employment Salaried, Self-Employed
Card Variant Air

Scores

Rewards 57/100
Fees 92/100
Benefits 39/100
Access 77/100

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Bloom Hotels

Bloom Hotels

Experience vibrant, contemporary stays with Bloom Hotels across India. Kotak Credit Cardholders enjoy flat 25% instant discount up to ₹2,500 on room reservations.

25
Till 31 Dec 2026 KOTAKBLOOM travel
Discount
Flat 25% off
Min Spend
₹3,000
Max Savings
₹2,500
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Visit stayatbloom.com or open Bloom Hotels booking portal.
Step 2: Choose your destination city and stay dates with minimum booking ₹3,000.
Step 3: Enter promo code KOTAKBLOOM at payment screen.
Step 4: Pay with Kotak Mahindra Bank Credit Card to get flat 25% instant discount.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on direct bookings at stayatbloom.com only. Minimum booking value of ₹3,000 required. Maximum instant discount is ₹2,500 per booking. Subject to room availability at participating Bloom Hotel properties across India.

Use Code: KOTAKBLOOM
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MakeMyTrip

MakeMyTrip

Fly for less across India with Kotak Mahindra Bank and MakeMyTrip. Enjoy a flat 10% instant discount up to ₹1,500 on all domestic flight bookings of ₹5,000 and above.Book IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet flights with code KOTAKMMT for immediate upfront savings.

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Till 31 Dec 2026 KOTAKMMT travel
Discount
Flat 10% up to ₹1,500
Min Spend
₹5,000
Max Savings
₹1,500
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Open MakeMyTrip mobile app or visit makemytrip.com.
Step 2: Search for domestic flights across any Indian carrier with minimum booking amount ₹5,000.
Step 3: In the coupon code input box on the payment page, enter KOTAKMMT.
Step 4: Pay using any Kotak Mahindra Bank Credit Card to deduct up to ₹1,500 instantly.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on domestic flight bookings across India. Minimum transaction value of ₹5,000 is required excluding taxes. Maximum discount is capped at ₹1,500 per booking. Valid once per cardholder per calendar month. Not applicable on corporate or commercial cards.

Use Code: KOTAKMMT
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Croma

Croma

Upgrade your digital life with electronics at Croma. Kotak credit cardholders receive up to ₹4,000 instant discount on premium tech, home appliances, and audio gear.

2500
Till 31 Dec 2026 electronics
Discount
Up to ₹2,500 off
Min Spend
₹20,000
Max Savings
₹2,500
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Visit any Croma retail store or shop online at croma.com.
Step 2: Add eligible consumer electronics, televisions, or laptops worth ₹20,000+.
Step 3: Choose Kotak Bank Credit Card offer at payment checkout.
Step 4: Complete transaction to enjoy an instant discount up to ₹4,000.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on Kotak Debit Card EMI and Kotak Credit Card EMI transactions. Maximum instant discount Rs. 2,500.

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Zomato

Zomato

Savor gourmet cuisines and weekend dining with Zomato and Kotak Bank. Get flat 15% instant discount up to ₹150 on minimum food orders of ₹599.

15
Till 31 Dec 2026 KOTAKDINING dining
Discount
Flat 15% up to ₹150
Min Spend
₹599
Max Savings
₹150
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Open Zomato app and pick your favorite restaurant.
Step 2: Add dishes totaling ₹599 or more to your cart.
Step 3: Apply coupon code KOTAKDINING at the order review screen.
Step 4: Pay with any Kotak Mahindra Bank Credit Card to get 15% off up to ₹150 instantly.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on food delivery orders placed via Zomato mobile app. Minimum cart value of ₹599 is required. Maximum discount is capped at ₹150. Valid once per customer per week.

Use Code: KOTAKDINING
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BookMyShow

BookMyShow

Catch the newest blockbusters with Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie tickets up to ₹250 on BookMyShow using Kotak credit cards.

BOGO
Till 31 Dec 2026 entertainment
Discount
BOGO up to ₹250
Min Spend
2 tickets
Max Savings
₹250
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Book 2 or more movie tickets on BookMyShow.
Step 2: In the payment section, select Kotak Credit Card offer under 'Unlock Offer or Apply Promocodes'.
Step 3: Settle the balance with your Kotak Credit Card.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on minimum booking of 2 tickets. Free ticket discount capped up to ₹250. Available on select Kotak credit cards (Privy, League, Zen).

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Swiggy

Swiggy

Order your favorite meals on Swiggy and get flat 15% instant savings up to ₹100 using Kotak credit cards with coupon KOTAK100.

15%
Till 31 Dec 2026 KOTAK100 dining
Discount
15% up to ₹100
Min Spend
₹499
Max Savings
₹100
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Order food on Swiggy app with minimum cart value of ₹499.
Step 2: Apply coupon code KOTAK100 on checkout.
Step 3: Pay using any Kotak Mahindra Bank Credit Card.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on minimum spend of ₹499. Maximum discount ₹100. Valid once per card per month on food orders.

Use Code: KOTAK100
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EaseMyTrip

EaseMyTrip

Enjoy up to ₹8,000 off on EaseMyTrip travel bookings with Kotak Bank Credit Card EMI using promo code KOTAKEMI (Domestic Flights: Flat 10% instant discount up to ₹1,800 on MOV ₹5,000).

10% (up to ₹1,800)
Till 31 Oct 2026 KOTAKEMI travel
Discount
Flat 10% up to ₹1,800 (Domestic Flights EMI); up to ₹8,000 on Int'l Hotels
Min Spend
₹5,000
Max Savings
₹1,800
Valid Until
31 Oct 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Search domestic flights on EaseMyTrip.
Step 2: Enter promo code KOTAKEMI on payment page.
Step 3: Complete payment using Kotak Mahindra Bank Credit Card EMI.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on Kotak Bank Credit Cards EMI transactions on EaseMyTrip using code KOTAKEMI: Domestic Flights Flat 10% up to ₹1,800 (MOV ₹5,000), International Flights Flat 10% up to ₹5,000 (MOV ₹15,000), Domestic Hotels 15% up to ₹4,000, International Hotels 15% up to ₹8,000.

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❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Kotak Air Credit Card

To be eligible, you need:
  • • Min age: 21 years
  • • Salaried: ₹30,000/month min
  • • Self-employed: ₹35,000/month min
  • • CIBIL: 750+ recommended
The annual fee is ₹999. The fee can be waived by Waived on annual retail spends of ₹2,50,000 or more in previous anniversary year.
You earn 3 reward points per eligible transaction. Each point is worth approximately ₹1.00. Welcome bonus: 1,000 Air Miles upon card activation and fee payment on activation! Redeem for flights, hotels, vouchers via Kotak Mahindra Bank rewards portal.
Yes! Complimentary lounge access:
  • ✓ Domestic: 4 per year
  • → 4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar year (1 visit per calendar quarter)
  • → Requires minimum quarterly retail spend of ₹60,000 in the previous calendar quarter
  • • Instant: Pre-approved Kotak Mahindra Bank customers
  • • 24-48 hrs: New customers with documents
  • • Delivery: 7-10 working days

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