Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs AU Nomo Credit Card

• The Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card is issued entirely in digital form. No physical card is provided
• Card details are automatically registered under the Credit Card section of Kotak Mobile Banking after issuance
• The card can be connected with supported UPI applications and used for eligible merchant payments after setting a UPI PIN
• It is designed primarily for merchant UPI transactions. Credit cards linked to UPI generally cannot be used for person-to-person transfers, cash withdrawals or other transactions restricted under RuPay and NPCI rules
• Cardholders earn 3 Kotak Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on eligible transactions
• Reward points can be earned on both qualifying UPI purchases and regular card transactions completed virtually
• Regular virtual-card spending includes eligible online, e-commerce and international transactions
• Under standard non-cash redemption options, every 1,000 reward points are worth Rs. 100. This means one reward point ordinarily provides a value of Rs. 0.10
• A minimum of 1,000 reward points is required for redemption against regular options such as products, vouchers, recharge, movies or travel
• With effect from June 1, 2025, cash redemption provides a lower value of Rs. 0.07 per reward point
• Cash redemption requires at least 2,000 reward points
• Reward points may be redeemed through Kotak Rewards for mobile recharges, products, brand vouchers, movies, travel and other options available in the rewards catalogue
• Utility payments earn points only on spending of up to Rs. 35,000 in a statement cycle. Utility spending above this limit does not earn reward points
• Reward points are not earned on rent, fuel, railway, wallet-loading, EMI, education or balance-transfer transactions
• Insurance, government payments and online skill-based gaming transactions are also excluded from earning reward points
• Spending in excluded categories does not count towards any applicable milestone benefit
• The card has no joining fee and no annual renewal fee, making it lifetime free without any minimum-spending requirement
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must already hold an eligible Kotak Bank credit card

• Welcome Benefit: Begin the journey with NOMO FD Credit Card by earning 500 Reward Points on the very first transaction within 30 days of card setup
• Earn 2 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on retail purchases and 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on utility and insurance transactions. Do note that Cash, Rent, Education & Govt, EMI, Fuel, BBPS and Quasi Cash transactions are not eligible for Reward Points. Cardholders can earn a maximum of 100 Reward Points per transaction on Utility & Telecom spends
• Milestone Benefits: In a quarter, cross Rs. 25,000 retail spends and get 500 Reward Points plus receive an additional 500 Reward Points on retail spends of Rs. 50,000 in a quarter. Fuel and Cash transactions will not be considered for Milestone benefit calculation
• Lower Forex Markup of just 0.99%
• 2 Complimentary access to Domestic Airport Lounges per quarter upon achieving Rs. 20,000 spends in calendar quarter
• Railway Lounge Access: Recharge before the journey with 2 Complimentary Railway Lounge visits per calendar quarter. Do note: add-on cardholders can also enjoy Railway Lounge Access within the mentioned complimentary number of visits
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver for transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000 at fuel stations across India (up to Rs. 100 per statement cycle)
• Redeem the Reward Points for a variety of benefits, including e-vouchers, merchandise, mobile / DTH recharges, and flight / hotel bookings from AU Bank’s curated rewards catalogue
• Zero liability on any fraudulent transactions made with card after reporting the loss to the bank
• Get protected against Card Counterfeit/Skimming and Online frauds
• Contactless Card Usage: Tap and pay at participating merchants without entering your PIN for transactions up to Rs. 5,000
• Convert transactions worth Rs. 2,000 or more into easy EMI options with a simple call to the bank

Pros

• Lifetime free with no joining or renewal fee
• Supports merchant UPI payments through compatible UPI apps
• Earns rewards on eligible UPI and regular card transactions
• Instantly accessible as a virtual card through Kotak Mobile Banking
• Reward points can be redeemed for vouchers, shopping, travel, movies and recharges

Cons

• Available only to existing Kotak credit-card holders
• No physical credit card is issued
• Low effective reward rate of approximately 0.30% on regular redemptions
• No rewards on fuel, rent, EMI, education, wallet loading and several other categories
• No complimentary lounge access or fuel-surcharge waiver

Pros

• Low forex markup charge of 0.99%
• Insurance and utility spends are also rewarded with this card
• 2 Complimentary access to Domestic Airport Lounges

Cons

• NOMO Card is good for beginners, but for those seeking higher features should seek elsewhere
• No dining or movie benefits
• No complimentary international airport lounge access