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AXIS IndiGo vs KOTAK 811 #DreamDifferent

Side-by-side comparison of the Axis Bank IndiGo and the Kotak Mahindra Bank 811 #DreamDifferent. Verify fees, lounge access, forex markup, and base rewards before you apply.

IndiGo

The short answer

Pick 811 #DreamDifferent for a lower fee.

811 #DreamDifferent costs ₹799 less a year.

Head-to-head

  • Annual fee Annual fee outcome: 811 #DreamDifferent wins.
    IndiGo ₹799 Annual-fee waiver not offered
    811 #DreamDifferent ₹0
    811 #DreamDifferent saves ₹799/yr
  • Forex markup Forex markup outcome: tie.
    IndiGo 3.5%
    811 #DreamDifferent 3.5%
  • Domestic lounge Domestic lounge outcome: insufficient data to compare.
    IndiGo 4/year (1 per quarter) Conditional · Domestic: 1/quarter · requires ₹50,000 spend in the previous 3 calendar months
    811 #DreamDifferent No complimentary lounge access
  • Rewards Rewards outcome: insufficient data to compare.
    IndiGo Not safely INR-comparable
    811 #DreamDifferent Not safely INR-comparable
    conservative base value
    IndiGo: Strong data 811 #DreamDifferent: Strong data

Reward earning explained

IndiGo

1 pt / ₹100 · Up to 3 pts / ₹100 on Indigo

Strong data
811 #DreamDifferent

2 pts / ₹100

Strong data

Example usage at this monthly spend

At ₹50k/month spend:

  • IndiGo Axis Bank: Base earn not clearly specified
  • Kotak 811 #DreamDifferent: Base earn not clearly specified

Illustrative only, using current base rates before caps.

All fields

Field IndiGo Axis Bank 811 #DreamDifferent Kotak Mahindra Bank
Lounge Access
Domestic lounge visits
spend-gated on some cards — see caveats
4/year (1 per quarter) vs No complimentary lounge access
4/year (1 per quarter) No complimentary lounge access
Forex / International Use
Forex markup 3.5% 3.5%
Fees
Recurring annual fee
₹799 vs ₹0
₹799 ₹0
Annual-fee waiver
Only available for IndiGo Axis Bank
Not offered Not specified
Interest-free period
Up to 50 days vs Up to 51 days
Up to 50 days Up to 51 days
Monthly interest rate 3.75% / month 3.75% / month
Fuel benefit
Only available for IndiGo Axis Bank
1% surcharge waiver · ₹400–₹4,000 transactions · ₹400/month waiver cap Not specified
Rewards
Points per ₹100
1 pt / ₹100 vs 2 pts / ₹100
1 pt / ₹100 2 pts / ₹100
Earn ceiling
750 points per statement cycle; at 2 pts / ₹100, this lane reaches the cap at ₹37,500 of eligible spend vs Not stated
750 points per statement cycle at 2 pts / ₹100, this lane reaches the cap at ₹37,500 of eligible spend Not stated
Insurance — Lost card liability cover
Only available for Kotak 811 #DreamDifferent
Not specified ₹2.5 lakh

Notes

  • IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card: Condition: ₹50,000 spend in the previous 3 calendar months
  • Card benefits change frequently. Always verify current terms on the issuer's official website or app before applying.