ICICI Coral vs Kotak Royale Signature vs SC Ultimate
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
SC Ultimate
4.7
Why this card wins: Luxury Travel — 3.33% rewards value on all spends
| Feature | ICICI Coral | Kotak Royale Signature | SC Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | ICICI Bank | Kotak Mahindra | Standard Chartered |
| Card Type | Entry Level | Premium | Super Premium |
| Annual Fee | ₹500 + GST | ₹999 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹500 + GST | ₹999 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Rewards | 2 points per ₹100 on all spends | 4 reward points per ₹150 on all spends | 3.33% rewards value on all spends |
| Best For | First Time Users | Travel & Entertainment | Luxury Travel |
| Interest Rate | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹25,000 - ₹2,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | None | 500 reward points on activation | 10,000 reward points on first ₹20,000 spend |
| Min Income | ₹20,000/month | ₹25,000/month | ₹1,00,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 4 domestic per year (1/quarter) | 8 domestic + 2 international per year | Unlimited domestic + international (Priority Pass) |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on all fuel txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 2.0% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
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Key Features
ICICI Coral
First Time Users
Visa • Entry Level
- 15% savings on dining bills
- 1 complimentary domestic lounge visit per quarter
- Complimentary railway lounge access
- Milestone reward points system
Kotak Royale Signature
Travel & Entertainment
Visa Signature • Premium
- 8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year
- 2 complimentary international lounge visits
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver
- Milestone benefits on annual spending
Our Pick
SC Ultimate
Luxury Travel
Visa Infinite • Super Premium
- Unlimited domestic & international lounge access
- Travel insurance up to ₹5 Crore
- Golf privileges worldwide
- Concierge services 24/7
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, SC Ultimate ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Luxury Travel and offers 3.33% rewards value on all spends.