Card PilotOptimize Now
Kotak · Visa

Kotak Zen Credit Card

Get 10 Zen points for every ₹150 spent on shopping

Annual fee
₹1,500
Forex markup
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
2 / 3
Welcome benefit
₹1,500

Is this card worth it for you?

Drag the sliders to match your spend. The number on the right updates live.

Monthly spend₹50,000
% on travel15%
% on dining10%

Remaining 75% goes on everything else (groceries, utilities, online shopping). Earning rate: 1.67% travel · 1.67% dining · 1.67% base.

Net steady-state return
₹10,020 /year
1.67% effective · fee waived
Annual reward earned₹10,020
Welcome benefit (year 1)One-time₹1,500
Annual fee₹0 (waived)
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹1,500
Strong fit at this spend.

After fees, you're earning real money on this card. The break-even moves with your category mix — pull travel up if you fly more, dining if you eat out.

vs American Express MRCC

At ₹50,000/month with 15% travel and 10% dining.

Metric
Kotak Zen Credit Card
American Express MRCC
Annual fee
₹1,500
₹1,500
Annual reward
₹10,020
₹3,000
Net /year (steady)
₹10,020
₹3,000
Forex markup

Tools for Kotak Zen Credit Card holders

Frequently asked

Is the Kotak Zen Credit Card worth the ₹1,500 fee?

It depends on your spend. The Kotak Zen Credit Card earns 1.67% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹1,50,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for Kotak Zen Credit Card?

Kotak hasn't published a hard minimum income for Kotak Zen Credit Card. Approval depends on credit score, existing relationship, and employment type.

Verified 38 days agolikelySource: www.kotak.bank.in

Reward rates and fees are sourced from Kotak's product page and may change. Always confirm with the card issuer before applying.