Applied for your preferred Kotak credit card? You can know the status of your application using both online and offline modes and stay informed.
From the time you submit your Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card application, it takes anywhere from a few days to about a week for the bank to approve and dispatch the card to your address.
You can check your Kotak Bank credit card’s application status in a few simple steps both online and offline. This gives you clarity on whether the application is approved, in progress, or rejected. This also helps you know if you need to provide any additional information to the issuer for verification or other purposes.
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s online portal allows you to get an instant update. Here are the steps to check the status of your Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card’s application status online:
1. Go to the official website of Kotak Mahindra Bank
2. Under the ‘Cards & Prepaid Services’ section, click on ‘Credit Card Services’
3. You will be redirected to a new page where you need to click on ‘Application Status’
4. Select ‘Credit Card’ as the product from the available options
5. From the ‘Select Identifier’ menu, you can choose from the 3 options to track your application:
Application Form Number
Form Number
Mobile Number and Date of Birth
6. Add the data based on the identifier you choose and click on ‘Submit’ to see your application status
If you have forgotten your details, call the 24x7 helpline at 1860 266 2666 (local charges apply). You can also get assistance from Keya, Kotak’s virtual assistant.
Here is how to check the status of your application through various offline modes:
Ensure you have all your application details on hand before placing the call
Contact the customer care number of Kotak Mahindra Bank at 1860 266 2666
Follow the bank representative's instructions to track your credit card application
Ensure you have signed up for the SMS services of the bank
Send CCAPP < your 13-digit Application Number > to 5676788 or 9971056767
The reply will help you understand your application status in one of the following forms:
Approved
Denied
In progress
Visit the bank’s nearest branch in person
Reach out to a bank representative and request an update on your application status
Provide the required information to the representative for verifying your identity and application
The representative will inform you about the status after checking
Note that once the bank approves your application, it will dispatch the card. During the shipping process, you can track the courier's Airway Bill number (AWB). The delivery partner shipping your courier will send you the details of the AWB directly.
Here are the different terms you may encounter when you check the Kotak Bank credit card’s application status:
It means that the bank is in the process of reviewing your application.
It means that the financial institution has accepted your request for a new credit card.
This status means that your application is temporarily on hold because the bank may need additional details or documents from your side.
It means that your application has been rejected since you have not been able to meet one or more eligibility terms.
This means that the bank has dispatched your credit card to the registered address mentioned in the application.
Check your details once again or contact the bank’s customer service when you see this status as it means your application was not found.
You can check your Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card’s status online or offline. The online methods help in tracking your credit card application via the bank’s website. You can also track it offline via these methods:
Calling the customer care helpline
Using the SMS facility
Visiting the nearest bank branch
It usually takes 21 working days from the date of application, for the bank to approve or reject your credit card application.
You must wait at least 3-6 months before reapplying for a Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card. Additionally, keep a routine tab of your credit score and make efforts to improve it during the waiting period before reapplying to improve your chances of approval. Check your eligibility for the card once more to ensure you fulfil the criteria.
There could be multiple reasons why the bank may have rejected your application. It may be due to an error or discrepancy while filling out the application form. Non-submission of the supporting documents could be another reason for rejection.
Also, your application may have been rejected if you have failed to fulfil the eligibility criteria. You must contact the bank’s customer care helpline to find out the reason and reapply for the card in some time.
No. If the other credit card is also from Kotak Mahindra Bank, you may not be permitted to apply for it while an application is being processed. In this case, you must wait till your application is either approved or rejected before applying for a different card.
However, if the other card is from a different bank, you can apply for it while the Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card application is being processed.
You can quickly check the status through the bank’s website. Alternatively, you can use the bank’s AI-powered chatbot Keya to get to know the dispatch status.
If you prefer offline modes of tracking the status of your Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card, you can call the bank’s customer care helpline number. You can also use the SMS facility or visit the nearest Kotak Mahindra Bank branch.
Yes, you can also use a combination of your mobile number and date of birth to track the status. If you have lost your application reference number, you can also call the bank’s 24x7 helpline at 1860 266 2666.
Here are a few ways to improve the chances of approval:
Check the eligibility criteria of Kotak Mahindra Bank’s credit card and ensure you meet them all
Maintain a healthy credit score
Review your credit report for any inaccuracies
Submit the application form with the correct information