Kotak Royale Signature vs RBL ShopRite vs Axis ACE
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
Axis ACE
4.6
Why this card wins: Bill Payments — 5% cashback on bills via Google Pay, 2% on Swiggy & Zomato
| Feature | Kotak Royale Signature | RBL ShopRite | Axis ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | Kotak Mahindra | RBL Bank | Axis Bank |
| Card Type | Premium | Cashback | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹999 + GST | ₹500 + GST | Lifetime Free |
| Joining Fee | ₹999 + GST | Nil | Nil |
| Rewards | 4 reward points per ₹150 on all spends | 5% cashback on grocery & supermarket | 5% cashback on bills via Google Pay, 2% on Swiggy & Zomato |
| Best For | Travel & Entertainment | Grocery & Supermarket | Bill Payments |
| Interest Rate | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹1,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹2,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 500 reward points on activation | None | None |
| Min Income | ₹25,000/month | ₹15,000/month | ₹15,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 8 domestic + 2 international per year | None | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4 | 4.6 |
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| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
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
RBL ShopRite
Grocery & Supermarket
Mastercard • Cashback
- 5% cashback on grocery spends (cap ₹200/month)
- 1% cashback on all other spends
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- Easy EMI conversion on large purchases
Our Pick
Axis ACE
Bill Payments
Visa • Cashback
- No annual fee ever
- 5% cashback on utility bills via Google Pay
- 2% cashback on Swiggy, Zomato
- 1% cashback on all other spends
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, Axis ACE ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Bill Payments and offers 5% cashback on bills via Google Pay, 2% on Swiggy & Zomato.