Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs Axis Bank Pride Signature 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

• Personalized card with the shades of Indian Flag
• The dedicated 4th embossed  line for Army, Navy, or Air Force
• 2 Complimentary visits to select Domestic Airport Lounges within India 
• From second year onwards the Annual Fee Rs. 500 will be waived on spends of Rs. 40,000 in the preceding year
• Discover unique and new cuisines and flavours with Axis Bank Dining Delights that  offers  15% off at partnered restaurants in India 
• 1% fuel surcharge wavier valid on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000 only. Maximum benefits up to Rs. 400 per month 
• EDGE REWARD Points can  be earned on fuel transactions 
• Get free add-on cards
• EMV certified chip-credit card 
• Zero lost card liability 
• On any transactions above Rs. 2500, contact the bank to convert it into EMIs
• Earn EDGE REWARD points for transactions and use them to redeem from 500+ rewards and offers
• Earn 8 points on every Rs. 200 spent on the credit card
• Avail 100 bonus EDGE points every month- The cardholder is required to use the card for spends on Rs. 5000 or more every month 

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

• Enjoy Complimentary Access to Airport Lounges within India 
• Personalized Card with the Shades of Indian Tricolor
• Get 100 bonus eDGE points every month

Cons            

• No Golf/coaching sessions