Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs Axis Bank Executive Corporate 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

• Avail 3 complimentary VIP Assistance Services in a calendar year
• Book up to 4 complimentary golf rounds and 1 lesson in a year
• 24/7 Concierge Services
• Avail complimentary access to over 1,100 airport lounges worldwide up to 8 times in a calendar year
• Avail 4 complimentary lounge access within India per quarter
• Avail Insurance Coverage as per following:

A. Emergency Hospitalization - $5,000

B. Lost Card Liability - Rs. 2 Lakh

C. Medical Evacuation - $ 3,000

D. Hijack Distress Allowance - $ 1,000

E. Critical Illness - Rs. 10 Lakh

F. Baggage Delay - Rs. 30,000

G. Missed connecting International - Rs. 30,000

H. Delay in Check in Baggage - Rs. 30,000

I. Loss of Check in Baggage - Rs. 30,000

J. Loss of Documents (Passport, Visa) - Rs. 10,000

K. Corporate Liability Policy - Rs. 2,00,000

• On every spends of Rs.  200 earn 4 Plus points on domestic spends and 8 Plus points on international spends
• Lowest foreign currency mark up of 2%
• One can do 30% cash withdrawal
• Fuel Transaction Surcharge: Get 1% refund for fuel transaction between Rs. 400 to Rs. 4000

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

• Avail 3 complimentary VIP Assistance Services in a calendar year
• Book up to 4 complimentary golf rounds and 1 lesson in a year
• Avail complimentary access to over 1,100 airport lounges worldwide up to 8 times in a calendar year and 4 complimentary lounge access within India per quarter

Cons

• No movie benefits
• No cashback benefits
• No dining benefits