Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs Axis Bank My Wings 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

• Redeem complimentary flight tickets: Redeem 2 complimentary base fare flight tickets     
• Dining Delights- Minimum 15% off on partner restaurants in India 
• On any transaction over Rs. 2,500 contact the bank and convert the big credit card purchase into EMIs
• This Credit card is an EMV certified chip credit card, hence you can spend securely 
• Complimentary Airport Lounge access within India 
• Avail up to 20% cashback on bare fare domestic flight bookings
• Avail Rs. 25 off when booking tickets with this Credit Card on IRCTC website. Max cashback is Rs. 25 per transaction and max annual benefits of Rs. 200 per cardholder 
• Avail hotel and holiday vouchers as described below:

• Worth Rs. 10,000

1. Rs. 500 cashback on booking any Domestic return air ticket 
2. Rs. 1,500 cashback on booking any International return air tickets

• Hotels:

1. Rs. 1,000 cashback on booking any hotels across India, Nepal and Bhutan on minimum booking value of Rs. 7,000
2. Rs. 1,500 cashback on International hotel bookings of Rs. 7,000 and above  

• Holidays:

1. Rs. 2,500 cashback on Domestic holidays worth Rs. 20,000 and above
2. Rs. 3,000 on booking any International holidays on minimum booking value of Rs. 20,000 and above

• Book bus tickets and get cashback: Rs. 100 on bus ticket bookings
• Rent cars in India and get cashback: Flat Rs. 400 per car booking or car rentals
• Fuel Transaction Surcharge Transaction: 1% of transaction amount (Refunded for fuel transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000)
• EDGE REWARD points for transactions and 500+ rewards and offers to redeem points. Earn points for the following transactions: On every Rs. 200 spent on the credit card, earn 4 points 
• Surcharge on purchase or cancellation of Railway Tickets: As prescribed by IRCTC / Indian Railways

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

• Complimentary Airport Lounge access within India 
• Avail up to 20% cashback on bare fare domestic flight bookings
• Avail Rs. 25 off when booking tickets with this Credit Card on 

Cons

• No Golf Privileges