Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Biz Black 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

• Welcome Benefit:

1. Get Club Marriott Annual Membership + Taj Stay voucher worth Rs. 5000 on spends of  Rs. 1.5 lakhs within first 90 days

2. Obtain up to 20% discounts for dining, stay and spa service with Club Marriott membership across Asia – Pacific region

• Milestone Benefit

1. Get SmartBuy Flight / Taj Stay Voucher worth Rs. 5000 on every Rs. 5 Lakhs spends. (On all retail spends excluding rent and petrol)

2. Avail vouchers worth Rs. 20,000 in calendar year (Rs. 20 Lakhs spends) 

• Renewal fee waived off if you spend Rs. 7.5 Lakhs and more in the previous year
• Spend Rs. 1.5 Lakhs in first 90 days of card issuance to get First Year Joining Fee waived off (Applicable for fresh issuance only)
• Save up to Rs. 4,40,780 annually on BizBlack Credit Card
• Up to 55 days Interest Free Credit Period
• Avail 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 spent for business needs 
• Earn 5X Reward Points on selected Business spends such as:

1. Bill Payment via Payzapp & SmartPay

2. Income Tax/ Advance Tax payment via eportal.incometax.gov.in

3. GST payment via payment.gst.gov.in

4. Hotel & flight booking on MMT MyBiz powered by SmartBuy BizDeals

5. Business Productivity tools like Tally, Office 365, AWS, Google, Credflow, Azure & more via SmartBuy BizDeals - Nuclei 

Note: 5X Reward Points applicable on minimum spends Rs. 50,000 in statement cycle

• Make GST payment using Business Credit Card
• Pay Income Tax/ Advance Tax using Business Credit Card
• Avail up to 40% savings on the Business travel and software purchase on smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/business  

1. Business Travel Benefits via MMT MyBiz :  

- 4% off on Flights and Hotels booking.

- Discounted Fares, Free Meal & Seat Selection, Low Fees for Cancellation   

2. Business Productivity Tools via – Nuclei :  

-  Instant discount on Business Software such as Google Workspace, Tally Prime, AWS, Microsoft Azure & more

- Get GST Invoice for availing Input Tax Credit  

• Unlimited Domestic and International Airport lounge access to 1000+ Lounges for primary and add-on card members
• Unlimited Airport lounge access valid for only Active cardholders
• Enjoy complimentary golf games (6 per quarter) across the finest courses in the world along with 24x7 booking assistance by calling concierge
• Get 24-hour access to Golf Concierge Assistance services for booking/cancellation
• Customize business, travel and entertainment experiences with bank’s Global Concierge Assistance
• Diners Exclusive Benefit :

- Fast Track Airport Experience: Skip the line for check-in and receive baggage assistance

- Dining Delight: Exclusive dining offers, from gourmet cuisine to local delicacies

- Health & Wellness:  Get up to 15% off on Fitness membership, pharmacy purchases & more

- Small Medium Enterprise (SME): Boost Business with special offers on business producitivity tools, HR Solutions & more

• Dining Benefits: Enjoy FLAT 10% EXTRA OFF on dining bills at 35K+ restaurants
• SmartBuy: Get up to 10X Reward Points on Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, Apple Imagine Tresor, on SmartBuy
• SmartPay: SmartPay is an automatic payment facility available to pay the utility bills.  Get assured cashback up to Rs. 1800 in the first year and exciting e-vouchers worth up to Rs. 800 for adding 2 or more bills on Smart Pay
• Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
• Choose EMI option for large online or in-store purchases using Biz Black Credit Card and avail easy repayments using Easy EMI
• Zero Lost card liability
• Credit liability cover: Rs. 9 lakh
• Business Insurance Benefit: Secure Business with specially curated Business Insurance package:

1. Avail Business Insurance package starting at an annual premium of Rs. 3,785 which includes:

a.  Fire & Burglary insurance for Shop up to Rs. 5 lakhs

b. Cash in Safe/Transit up to Rs. 25,000

c. Electronic Equipment insurance excluding terrorism up to Rs. 50,000

d. Hospital Cash: Accident only amount payable per day up to Rs. 1000 

e. Hospital Cash: Illness only amount payable per day up to Rs.1000 

f. Also, Cardholders have the option to choose higher Business Insurance cover as per their Business need.

• Minimum of 2500 RP is needed to redeem Reward Points against statement balance
• Flights and Hotels redemption, Credit Card members can redeem up to a maximum of 70% of the booking value through Reward Points. Rest of the transaction amount will have to be paid via the Credit Card limit.
• Redeem up to 70% of product/Voucher value through Reward Points on select vouchers/products and pay the remaining amount via Credit card.  
• Unredeemed Reward Points will expire/lapse after 3 year of accumulation. 
• The maximum 1,50,000 Reward Points can be earned in a statement cycle
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver

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

• Up to 5X Reward Points on card spends, including business expenses
• Extensive travel benefits like unlimited lounge access, accelerated rewards, discount offers and vouchers
• Lifestyle benefits like dining discounts, golf access and rewards and discounts on popular brands/platforms

Cons

• Spend-based condition on rewards on business spends and capping on monthly rewards earnings
• Due to the high joining fee, the card is only available to large businesses and enterprises
• No Reward Points are awarded for fuel, education, and rent payments