Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs HDFC Regalia First 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

• You will receive Welcome Benefit of 1000 Reward Points and renewal benefit of 1000 Reward Points when the membership fee is realized
  In 12 Months, spend Rs. 1,00,000 and get Renewal Fee waived for next renewal year
  Accidental air death cover worth Rs. 50 lakhs
  Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 10 lakhs
  Credit Liability cover of up to Rs 5,00,000 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs.400 and Rs.5000
  Earn 5,000 Reward Points on annual spends of Rs. 3,00,000 or more in each anniversary year
  Avail up to 5% cashback on travel and shopping spends on SmartBuy
  Earn more 2,500 Reward Points on annual spends of Rs. 6,00,000 or more in each anniversary year
  Enjoy the experience of the Good Food Trail dining program at premium restaurants in top cities
  
  Rewards Rate:
  * 4 reward points on Rs. 150, on all retail spends such as Insurance, Utilities, Education, and RentPay
  

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 exclusive dining privileges with a 15% discount at partner restaurants
* Avail 4 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent

Cons
* No complimentary offers for movie tickets
* No travel benefits in the form of lounge access and there are no air miles or co-branded benefits provided