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Kotak Mahindra Bank · Visa · हिन्दी

Kotak League Platinum Credit Card: full review

The Kotak League Platinum is a decent entry-level card with low aspirations. The annual fee is easily waived, the movie milestone adds fun value, and it covers most basic spend categories. For anyone wanting real cashback, look elsewhere, this is a starter card that graduates you to better options.

Apply now ↗Annual fee: ₹499 + taxes
Last updated: August 2026 · Current terms verified
KOTAK MAHINDRA B
VISA
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LEAGUE PLATINUM
ASHOK KUMAR
12/28
₹499 + taxes (waived on ₹50,000/year spend)Annual fee
8 reward points per ₹150 on travel, departmental stores, electronics (0.53%); 4 RP per ₹150 on others (0.26%)Reward structure
NoneLounge access

Key benefits of the Kotak League Platinum Credit Card

8 reward points per ₹150 on travel, airlines, departmental stores and electronics (special categories)4 reward points per ₹150 on all other eligible spends1 RP = ₹0.10; effective 0.53% on special categories, 0.26% on others4 free PVR movie tickets (or 10,000 RP) on spending ₹1.25L every 6 months₹500 in reward points as welcome benefit1% fuel surcharge waiver (₹500–₹3,000 transactions)Annual fee waived on ₹50,000/year spend, effectively free for most users
Apply now ↗ Min. income: ₹25,000/month (salaried) · Credit score: 700+
Pros and cons
Pros
✓ Annual fee easily waived at ₹50,000/year spend
✓ Movie ticket milestone is tangible value
✓ Welcome ₹500 reward covers joining fee
✓ Fuel surcharge waiver is practical
Cons
✗ Very low reward rate, 0.26% base, 0.53% accelerated
✗ No lounge access
✗ No rewards on insurance, fuel, government or wallet transactions
✗ 1 RP = ₹0.07 for cash redemption (revised June 2025), even lower for cash
Quick facts
Issuer Kotak Mahindra Bank
Network Visa
Annual feeThe yearly fee a bank charges for holding the card, often waived if you spend enough in a year.Full definition → ₹499 + taxes (waived on ₹50,000/year spend)
Joining feeA one-time fee charged when you first get the card, separate from the recurring annual fee.Full definition → ₹499
Lounge accessFree entry to airport lounges, usually limited to a set number of visits per quarter or year.Full definition → None
Forex markupThe extra fee your bank adds on top of the real exchange rate for any spend in a foreign currency.Full definition → 3.5%
Min. incomeThe minimum income, credit score, and other conditions a bank requires before approving your application.Full definition → ₹25,000/month (salaried)
Min. credit scoreYour 3-digit credit score (300-900), higher scores make approval easier and can unlock better cards.Full definition → 700+
SourceKotak Mahindra Bank's published card terms and official card page · Last updated August 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The annual fee for Kotak League Platinum Credit Card is ₹499 + taxes (waived on ₹50,000/year spend). The joining fee is ₹499.
The main benefits of the Kotak League Platinum Credit Card are: 8 reward points per ₹150 on travel, airlines, departmental stores and electronics (special categories); 4 reward points per ₹150 on all other eligible spends; 1 RP = ₹0.10; effective 0.53% on special categories, 0.26% on others; 4 free PVR movie tickets (or 10,000 RP) on spending ₹1.25L every 6 months; ₹500 in reward points as welcome benefit; 1% fuel surcharge waiver (₹500–₹3,000 transactions); Annual fee waived on ₹50,000/year spend, effectively free for most users.
8 reward points per ₹150 on travel, departmental stores, electronics (0.53%); 4 RP per ₹150 on others (0.26%)
Kotak League Platinum Credit Card is best for Entry-level card with milestone movie benefits and broad rewards. The Kotak League Platinum is a decent entry-level card with low aspirations. The annual fee is easily waived, the movie milestone adds fun value, and it covers most basic spend categories. For anyone wanting real cashback, look elsewhere, this is a starter card that graduates you to better options.
The minimum income requirement for Kotak League Platinum Credit Card is ₹25,000/month (salaried). A minimum credit score of 700+ is also recommended.
Kotak League Platinum Credit Card does not offer airport lounge access.
Kotak League Platinum Credit Card charges a 3.5% foreign currency markup on international transactions. This is in line with the standard 3.5% charged by most Indian credit cards.
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