Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs IDFC First WOW! 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

• Lifetime free credit card - No joining fee/annual fee
• Get up to 4x Reward Points on every transaction
• Unlimited never expiring reward points as good as cash
• Insurance premium payments and Utility bill payments will earn 1X reward points
• Enjoy travelling around the world with the best-in-class zero Forex Mark-up fee
• Zero interest charges on ATM cash withdrawals for up to 45 days 
• Zero Currency Exchange Hassles
• Avail up to Rs. 25,000 card liability cover, Rs. 2 lakh personal accident insurance, and Rs. 25,000 purchase protection
• Complimentary Roadside Assistance, Personal Accident Cover, and Feul Surcharge Waiver
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver
• Withdraw cash up to 100% of FD value
• Instantly Increase the Credit Limit- Instantly enhance it by securing an additional Fixed Deposit, starting from Rs. 5,000
• Earn 4X Reward Points on every travel spend
• Up to 3X reward points on all UPI spends
• Credit limit minimum 100% of the FD Value
• No credit history required
• No income proof required
• Instant Card Issuance
• Discover discounts across 1500+ resturants and retailers
• Get discount across 300+ merchants and 1500+ resturants
• Credit shield protection against theft and fraud
• Access to exclusive VISA offers across the globe

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

• Lifetime free credit card
• Get a 100% credit limit against the amount of Fixed Deposit
• Get up to 4x Reward Points on every transaction

Cons

• No travel benefits
• No golf benefits
• No complimentary domestic or international airport lounge access