Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs Axis Bank Aura 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

* As part of the credit card welcome benefit, avail Decathlon and Amazon voucher of Rs. 750. Do note the Decathlon voucher can be used at any Decathlon store or for online purchase
* Get free doctor consultation: Enjoy 4 video doctor consultations via Practo free per month
* Avail 4 interactive video fitness sessions via Fitternity free per month
* Gain access to 16 recorded sessions per month
* On health checkups get annual discount up to Rs. 500
* Enjoy 1% fuel surcharge at any fuel stations. This is applicable on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000 per month
* Avail minimum 30% discount on nutritional/diet consultation from renowned nutritionists
* Avail minimum 30% discount on nutritional foods
* Gain 2 Edge Points on spends of Rs. 200 spendings
* Gain 5X EDGE REWARDS on insurance spends
* Enjoy up to 15% discount at the bank’s partnered restaurants in India
* The card is EMV certified chip credit card

* Wednesday Delight Offer: Get up to 15% on flights and hotels via Goibibo and Makemytrip, 10% off on orders via Swiggy and Amazon Fresh, 10% off up to Rs. 1000 on Tira

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

* Dining Delights- minimum 15% off on partneres restaurants in India
* Get free doctor consultation: Enjoy 4 video doctor consultations via Practo free per month
* Avail 4 interactive video fitness sessions via Fitternity free per month

Cons
* No Airport Lounge access
* No Golf Privileges