Verified by CardAgent admin · last checked 08 Jul 2026
Kotak Mahindra Bank

PVR Gold Credit Card

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Ranked #60 of 170 in credit
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Kotak's movie-focused entry card offering up to 24 free PVR INOX tickets/year tied to monthly spend thresholds, plus F&B and ticket discounts — a strong pick specifically for frequent PVR moviegoers.

Score breakdown

Data completeness: 70% · Last verified: 09 Jul 2026

Reward value20/100 · weight 71%
1.00% effective on the standard basket (eligible spend only)
Wide-coverage rewards: +0.8% score bonus — earns broadly without narrow category restrictions.
Fee efficiency100/100 · weight 12%
Redemption flexibility92/100 · weight 9%
Perks16/100 · weight 9%

Fees

All fees shown base + 18% GST (India card fees legally attract GST).

Joining fee
Annual fee
Lifetime free
Waiver: No joining fee for first year; ongoing annual fee terms not fully detailed — verify at MITC
Forex markup
3.5%

Lounge access

Domestic (per year)
0
International (per year)
0

Reward structure

CategoryTypeRateCapNotes
online_spendscashback10%₹500 / monthlyBookMyShow & PVR
all_spendspoints0.27%(1.33 pts @ ₹0.20)8 pts/Rs150 across categories

Welcome offer

None highlighted beyond ongoing movie ticket structure

Milestone benefits

Pros

  • No joining fee
  • up to 24 free PVR movie tickets/year for regular spenders
  • 20% F&B discount + 5% ticket discount at PVR INOX
  • PVR Shield liability cover

Cons

  • Movie tickets require meaningful monthly spend (Rs7,500/Rs15,000) to unlock
  • limited to PVR INOX chain
  • no lounge or major lifestyle benefits beyond movies

What's inside

More benefits

  • Free PVR movie tickets

    300

    1 free ticket on Rs7,500 spend/billing cycle; 2nd free ticket on Rs15,000 spend/cycle

    Cap ₹7,200 / monthly. Rs7,500 or Rs15,000 spend/billing cycle

  • PVR F&B and ticket discount

    20% off Food & Beverages, 5% off movie tickets at PVR INOX

    unlimited. PVR INOX purchases

Insurance cover

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Eligibility

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Standard entry-level Kotak criteria

Small print

Fuel surcharge:Not a highlighted benefit