Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs Axis Bank Neo 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 40% off on food delivery at Zomato. This discount can be availed up to twice a month and is applicable on minimum spends of Rs. 200

• 5% off on utility bill payments via Amazon Pay. This discount can be availed once per month
• 10% off on Blinkit- Up to Rs. 250 off on min spends of Rs. 750, valid once per month
• Extra Rs. 150 off on Myntra on minimum purchase value of Rs. 999
• 10% off on every purchase of movie ticket on BookMyShow
• Indulge in delightful cuisine with Axis Bank Dining Delights as it offers up to 15% off, up to Rs. 500, at partnered restaurants across India. This is valid twice per card per month for max benefits up to Rs. 1000
• Stay protected with Zero Lost Card Liability   
• Get EDGE REWARDS points for transactions and use these points to redeem 500+ rewards and offers
• Avail 1 point on every Rs. 200 spent
• Fuel transaction surcharge - 1% of transaction amount
• On any transaction over Rs. 2,500, contact the Bank to convert a big credit card purchase into EMIs
• Fuel Transaction Surcharge- 1% of transaction amount
• 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

• Avail 40% off on food delivery at Zomato. This discount can be availed up to twice a month and is applicable on minimum spends of Rs. 200
• 5% off on utility bill payments via Amazon Pay. This discount can be availed once per month
• 10% off on Blinkit- Up to Rs. 250 off on min spends of Rs. 750, valid once per month

Cons

• No Travel Benefits
• No Golf/coaching sessions