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Kotak Zen Signature vs SBI Prime — Which is Better?

This page compares two cards side-by-side so you can pick the better fit. Use it to verify fees, lounge access, forex markup, and base rewards before you apply.

Quick comparison

Feature Kotak Zen Signature SBI Prime
Annual fee ₹1,500 ₹2,999
Forex fee 3.5% 3.5%
Domestic lounge 8/year 8/year

Pick based on what matters

Start with the constraint you care about most: annual fee (Kotak Zen Signature: ₹1,500 vs SBI Prime: ₹2,999), forex markup (3.5% vs 3.5%), or lounge access (8 vs 2).

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Source: Kotak Mahindra Bank official terms

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Source: SBI Card official terms

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Example usage at this monthly spend

At ₹50k/month spend:

Illustrative only, using current base rates before caps.

Kotak Zen Signature KOTAK SBI Prime SBI
Lounge Access
Domestic lounge visits
8/year vs 2/quarter
8/year 2/quarter
International lounge visits
3/year vs 4/year
3/year 4/year
Forex / International Use
Forex markup 3.5% 3.5%
Fees
Annual fee
₹1,500 vs ₹2,999
₹1,500 ₹2,999
Joining fee
₹1,500 vs ₹2,999
₹1,500 ₹2,999
Fee waiver spend
Only available for SBI Prime
Not clearly specified ₹3,00,000
Rewards
Reward points (base spend)
8 pts/₹150 vs 2 pts/₹100
8 pts/₹150 2 pts/₹100
Point cash value
Only available for SBI Prime
Check issuer ₹0.25

Notes

Important

Data is compiled from issuer and public sources. Always verify with the issuer before applying.