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Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak 811 #DreamDifferent (FD-backed)

Entry levelPointsLifetime freeFD-backedVisaPending re-check
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Joining fee

Free

Annual fee

Free

Forex mark-up

3.5%

+ 18% GST on the mark-up

Why people pick it

  • ✓Lifetime free
  • ✓Get it against an FD of ₹10,000+
  • ✓No income proof or credit history needed

Watch out for

  • !Low rewards — it's for building credit

Rewards

2 points/₹100 online0.5%no cap
Everything else (base rate)0.25%no cap

No rewards on: Fuel, Rent, UPI payments at shops

Rates are shown as approximate ₹ value per ₹100 spent, after converting points at typical redemption values.

Travel & lounges

Domestic lounge
None
International lounge
None

Eligibility

Requirement
A fixed deposit with the bank — no income proof or credit history needed
Age
18+ years
First-time applicants
Friendly

Income figures are indicative; banks decide case by case.

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