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Kotak IndianOil Credit Card: Fees, Rewards & Benefits

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Vyaya Team · Aug 2026
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Value Score
9.0 / 10
Annual Fee
₹449
Best For
IndianOil fuel loyalist, Budget everyday spender
Network
RuPay
Expert Verdict

The Kotak IndianOil is a low-cost fuel card best suited to IndianOil loyalists, offering ~4% back on fuel and 4X on grocery/dining, with a Rs.449 fee waived at just Rs.50,000 spend. Tight monthly caps, a 0.25/point value and no lounge access keep it a focused everyday card.

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REWARD SUMMARY
0.5% Base Rewards
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The Bottom Line

The Kotak IndianOil is built for indianoil fuel loyalist and budget everyday spender. With a ₹449 annual fee that is waived on ₹50,000 yearly spend, it offers 4% rewards on indianoil outlets (fuel) and 1,000 bonus points. It makes the most sense if your spending matches indianoil fuel loyalist and budget everyday spender.

It earns a base reward rate of 0.5% and stacks best when your spending lines up with IndianOil fuel loyalist, Budget everyday spender. The renewal fee gets easier to justify once you can hit ₹50,000 in yearly spend.

What we like
+Strong fuel rewards at IndianOil outlets: 8X (24 RP per Rs.150, ~4% at 0.25/point) up to a 1,200 RP/month cap
+4X (12 RP per Rs.150) on grocery and dining up to an 800 RP/month cap, broadening value
+Very low entry cost: Rs.449 joining and Rs.449 annual fee, with the fee waived on spends of just Rs.50,000
+1% fuel surcharge waiver at IndianOil outlets on transactions between Rs.100 and Rs.5,000
+UPI-enabled RuPay card with contactless payments and free add-on card
What we don't
Accelerated fuel reward applies only at IndianOil outlets; other fuel stations earn nothing extra
Tight monthly caps of 1,200 RP on fuel and 800 RP on grocery/dining limit total earning
No airport lounge access (0 domestic, 0 international)
Low 0.25/point value keeps absolute reward returns modest

Who Should Get This Card

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Best fit for

Ideal
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IndianOil fuel loyalist

Commuters refuelling at IndianOil pumps can earn ~4% back up to the monthly cap, easily covering the Rs.449 fee.

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Budget everyday spender

Those wanting cheap fuel-plus-grocery rewards with an easy Rs.50,000 fee waiver and UPI support.

Probably not for

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Multi-brand fuel user

Drivers who fill up at non-IndianOil stations miss the accelerated rate entirely.

Traveller

With no lounge access, frequent flyers gain little from this card.

Is It Worth It For You?

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Dining
05,000Max ₹50k
Est. Returns
Travel
010,000Max ₹1L
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Online & Shopping
08,000Max ₹80k
Est. Returns
Groceries
06,000Max ₹40k
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Annual rewards0
Welcome bonus (Year 1)+₹250
Annual fee-₹449
Net Value (Year 1)-199
Net Value (Year 2+)-449
Progress to fee waiver0%

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Reward Rates

Kotak IndianOil offers 0.5% basic reward rate.

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IndianOil outlets (Fuel)
4%
Grocery Dining
2%

Welcome Offer

1,000 Reward Points

1,000 Reward Points as welcome benefit on a single transaction of INR 500 or more within 30 days of card issuance. Credited within 3 months of completing the transaction. Available only to customers who pay the joining fee.

Value: ₹250

Milestone Benefits

Spend ₹50,000

Annual fee waiver on retail spends of INR 50,000 or more in the preceding anniversary year.

Fees & Charges

Joining fee₹449
Annual fee₹449
Fee waiverSpend > ₹50,000

Eligibility

  • Min Credit Score: 720
  • CIBIL 720+ required; available on RuPay network; annual fee Rs 449 waived on Rs 50,000 spend; fuel-focused co-branded card.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the annual fee of the Kotak IndianOil?+

The Kotak IndianOil has an annual fee of ₹449, waived on annual spends of ₹50,000.

What rewards does the Kotak IndianOil offer?+

It earns Reward Points, with accelerated earning on Fuel.

Ready to apply?

₹449 annual fee. Apply on the Kotak Mahindra Bank website.

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