Kotak White Credit Card is a premium credit card from Kotak Mahindra Bank. It has a simple reward structure wherein you get rewards on certain specified annual card spend milestones. You also get lifestyle privileges like complimentary access to airport lounges in India and abroad.

Brief Summary

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Annual card spend based milestone program called White Pass, which rewards you on all card spends. You can earn upto 2.25% through this program.

You also get lifestyle privileges like complimentary access to airport lounges in India (2 times per quarter) and abroad (4 times per year).

Annual fee is waived from the 2nd year onwards, if you spend ₹5 lakhs or more per year.

Pros & Cons of Kotak White Credit Card

Pros

  • You can get over 2% reward rate on all card spends through the milestone based White Pass program.
  • Rewards are given on all card spends, unlike some specialist credit cards where you get accelerated rewards at specific partners and/or on specific card spend categories.
  • You get complimentary access to airport lounges both in India and abroad

Cons

  • You can get better rewards with other cards available in the marketplace, especially with specialist cards which reward more at specific stores/ specific categories

Features & Benefits of the Kotak White Credit Card

Upto 2.25% benefit through spend based milestone program – White Pass

You earn White Pass value at 5 levels of annual card spend (spends within a card anniversary year) –
1. At ₹2 lakh yearly card spend , you get 2000 White Pass value worth ₹2000
2. At ₹4 lakh yearly card spend , you get additional 4000 White Pass value worth ₹4000
3. At ₹6 lakh yearly card spend , you get additional 6000 White Pass value worth ₹6000
4. At ₹9 lakh yearly card spend , you get additional 7000 White Pass value worth ₹7000
5. At ₹12 lakh yearly card spend , you get additional 8000 White Pass value worth ₹8000

Hence at ₹12 lakh spend, you would earn a total of 27000 White Pass Value worth ₹27000 – which is a 2.25% reward rate. Please see table below for benefits at each level of annual card spend-


BenefitTotal cumulative benefit
At ₹2 lakh yearly card spend2000 White Pass value worth ₹20002000 White Pass value worth ₹2000 – 1% benefit
At ₹4 lakh yearly card spendAdditional 4000 White Pass value worth ₹40006000 White Pass value worth ₹6000 – 1.50% benefit
At ₹6 lakh yearly card spendAdditional 6000 White Pass value worth ₹600012,000 White Pass value worth ₹12,000 – 2% benefit
At ₹9 lakh yearly card spend7000 White Pass value worth ₹700019,000 White Pass value worth ₹19,000 – 2.1% benefit
At ₹12 lakh yearly card spend8000 White Pass value worth ₹800027,000 White Pass value worth ₹27,000 – 2.25% benefit
1 White Pass = ₹1

1 White Pass = ₹1. You can redeem White Pass value for an exclusive range of premium brand gift vouchers, flights, hotels and more – on the White Pass redemption portal. Please click here for details .

You can also redeem White Pass for cashback, at a lower rate of 1 White Pass = ₹0.70 (70 paise), based on which the benefit rates stated in the table above would fall accordingly.

Redeeming rewards : You can claim claim White Pass vouchers by following the below steps:

  1. Login to Kotak Mobile app.
  2. Click on the Card Overview icon and enter your MPIN.
  3. Scroll down to the section of reward points.
  4. Click on ‘Claim now.’ You will be redirected to the White Pass redemption portal.
  5. Select the option you want to redeem your White Pass on.
  6. After redemption, you will receive a confirmation via email and SMS with redemption details.
  7. You can also view all your redemptions in the Redemption History tab of the White Pass portal.

Reward points (White Pass) validity : White Pass balance remains valid for an additional 90 days after every anniversary cycle. For example: If your card is booked on 1-June-2021, the balance earned for the anniversary year 1-Jun-2021 to 31-May-2022 can be claimed till 29-August-2022.

Complimentary access to international airport lounges – 4 times per year

You get complimentary Priority Pass membership worth USD 99, which enables international lounge access. You get free visits to airport lounges outside India – upto 4 times per year. Please click here to view the list of lounges.
– Visit validation charges of $1.00 will be debited from your credit card and it’ll get auto reversed within 7 working days. Enable this type of transaction on your credit card by activating international transactions (online & in store/ POS) using your Kotak Bank mobile app or net banking
– A charge of USD 35 per person per visit will be charged for guests.

Complimentary access to domestic airport lounges – 2 times per quarter

– You get free visits to airport lounges in India – upto 2 times per quarter.
– Please click here to view the list of lounges.

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹3500 per year 

You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver, only on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹3000. And only on yearly fuel purchases upto ₹3.50 lakhs per calendar year (since the maximum waiver amount is capped at ₹4500 per year).

Railway surcharge waiver

You get 1.8% to 2.5% railway surcharge waiver, on ticket bookings made at www.irctc.co.in or at railway booking counters. Maximum waiver given is ₹500 per calendar year.

Kotak customer care number

Please click here to see all options on how to contact the bank. 

Kotak White cardholders get ‘Priority Attend Service’ : Simply dial 1800 266 6666 or SMS KPRIVY to 5676788 for any queries, and the bank will call you back within 30 minutes

Kotak ‘Everyday Specials

You get exclusive everyday special offers. These offers can be found on the official Kotak website and includes discounts, cashback, rewards, and other benefits across various categories such as dining, shopping, travel, and more.

Kotak White Credit Card Fees and Charges

Annual fee & annual fee offers


Annual feeAnnual fee offers
1st year joining fee₹3000
Welcome offer : You get a ₹1500 voucher, on spending ₹30,000 within 60 days of card issuance date.
Renewal fee from 2nd year onwards₹3000Renewal fee offer : Annual fee is not charged from the second year onwards if you spend ₹5 lakhs or more in the previous year.

Foreign currency mark-up fee
3.50% of the transaction amount – this fee is charged when you use your card outside India.

Finance charges
3.50% per month (42% per annum)

Important note
– GST/ other applicable taxes as per current laws, will be applicable on all fees and charges
– Please click here to view all fees & charges on this card

Eligibility Criteria

Some basic criteria is given below, there maybe additional requirements based on your profile, this is at the sole discretion of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Minimum income₹25 lakhs per year
Minimum agePrimary cardholders : 28 years
Add-on cardholders 18 years or above
Maximum age65 years
Residency Resident of India

Card is only given at the following cities – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi (including Gurgaon and Noida), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune
Minimum incomeNot specified
Other criteriaRegular source of income, good credit score preferably above 750, etc.

Application Process

Step-by-step guide

Online application process
The easiest way is to click here – APPLY NOW , you shall be taken to the card application page on the Kotak Mahindra Bank website. You can also visit official website of the bank and fill out the application form.

Steps –
1. Fill in the required details in the online application form, including personal and employment details, contact information, and income details.
2. Submit the application form along with the necessary documents such as identity proof, address proof, income proof and age proof.
3. Once your application is received, Kotak Mahindra Bank will review your application and verify the information provided.
4. Upon successful verification, you will receive a confirmation, and your Credit Card will be dispatched to your registered mailing address.
Offline (face to face)  application processAlternatively, you can also apply for the card by visiting the nearest Kotak Mahindra Bank branch, and submitting your application along with the necessary documents. To find the branch nearest to you, please visit here.
Tracking card application statusYou can track your credit card application status by clicking here – Kotak Credit Card Application Status

Necessary documents

Common documents required to attain a credit card are as follows. Additional documents may be required on a case-to-case basis, this is at the sole discretion of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Required documents 
For salaried employees :
– Identification proof : Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, voter ID card, passport (any one)
– Address proof : Utility bill, ration card, passport, driving license, voter ID card (any one)
– Income proof : Salary slips, Form 16, income tax returns (any one)
– Age proof : 10th standard school certificate, birth certificate, passport, voter ID card (any one)

For self-employed professionals :
– Identification proof : Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, voter ID card, passport (any one)
– Address proof : Utility bill, ration card, passport, driving license, voter ID card , last two months’ bank statement (any one)
– Income Proof : Income tax returns with computation of income, certified financial documents, proof of business continuity (any one)
– Age proof : 10th standard school certificate, birth certificate, passport, voter ID card (any one)

Conclusion

Kotak White Credit Card rewards on all card spends, through an annual card spend based milestone program called White Pass. You can earn upto 2.25% through this program. You also get lifestyle privileges like complimentary access to airport lounges in India (2 times per quarter) and abroad (4 times per year). Annual fee is waived from the 2nd year onwards , if you spend ₹5 lakhs or more per year.

However you can get better rewards with other cards available in the marketplace, especially specialist cards which reward more at specific stores/ specific categories.