Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs IDFC Bank FIRST SWYP 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

• Limited Period Offer: Get up to Rs. 200 cashback on first 4 UPI transactions (maximum up to Rs. 50 per transaction) done within 15 days of FIRST Digital RuPay Credit Card creation date
• 4 complimentary railway lounge access per quarter
• 25% discount on movie tickets up to Rs. 100 on Paytm mobile app once a month
• Get 100 Reward Points for every Rs. 5,000 UPI spends per statement month
• Complimentary Roadside Assistance worth Rs. 1,399
• Monthly Milestone Rewards: SWYP for exciting Reward Points on monthly eligible spends:

A. Get 500 Reward Points on monthly spends of more than Rs. 10,000

B. Get 1000 Reward Points on monthly spends of more than Rs. 15,000

C. Get 400 Reward Points on rental spends of Rs. 20,000 and above p.m.

• Guaranteed year-long discounts on featured partners such as the following:

A. Dominos Pizza: 20% off up to Rs. 80 on orders above Rs. 299 twice in a month

B. EaseMyTrip: 10% instant discount up to Rs. 500 on flight or hotel bookings above Rs. 5,000 once a quarter

C. SUGAR Cosmetics: 20% instant discount up to Rs. 270 on orders above Rs. 1,250 once online once offline a month

D. TATA CLiQ: 10% instant discount up to Rs. 100 on purchases above Rs. 999 once a month

E. Zomato: Get 10% off up to Rs. 100 on orders above Rs. 299 twice in a month

• 1% fuel surcharge waiver up to Rs. 200 p.m. on fuel transactions between Rs. 200 and Rs. 5000 p.m.
• Access to additional 300+ merchant offers on all your fav categories, all year round
• Pay your statement in full or EMIfy your eligible balance
• You can convert your eligible balance into easy & convenient EMIs
• Make sure to pay any outstanding balance post EMI conversion by your payment due date
• Convert balances or transactions into easy EMIs with flat monthly conversion fees & no other processing charges
• Year- long instant discounts starting from 10% off on our Feature Partners
• FIRST SWYP Referral Benefits: Get subscription fee waived off & many more benefits by referring FIRST SWYP

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

• Numerous welcome benefits
• Guaranteed year-long discounts on featured partners such as Dominos Pizza, EaseMyTrip, SUGAR Cosmetics, TATA CLiQ, and Zomato
• Affordable joining/annual fee

Cons

• While this card provides complimentary access to railway lounges, airport lounge access requires fulfilling referral criteria
• Make sure to pay any outstanding balance post EMI conversion by your payment due date
• No golf benefits