Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs IndianOil Axis Bank 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

• Get 4% value back on fuel transactions by earning 20 reward points per Rs. 100 spent at IOCL fuel outlet in India. To avail this offer, transact between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000 per month
• 1% value back on online shopping by earning 5 reward points per Rs. 100 spent. To avail this offer, transact at online merchants between Rs. 100 and Rs. 5000
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver- To avail this offer, transact at any fuel outlet between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000 per month.
• Spend more than Rs. 3,50,000 in a year and be eligible for annual fee waiver
• Instant discount up to 10% on movie tickets booked via Bookmyshow app or website
• Avail 1 EDGE REWARD point on Rs. 100 spend with the credit card
• Indulge in delectable cuisines with Axis Bank Dining Delights that offers up to 15% discount at partnered restaurants in India via the EasyDiner
• Wednesday Delight Offer: Get up to 15% on flights and hotels via Goibibo and Makemytrip, 10% off on orders via Swiggy and Amazon Fresh, 10% off up to Rs. 1000 on Tira

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

• Dining Delights - 15% off at partner restaurants
• Instant discount on BookMyShow
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions in India

Cons

• No Golf/coaching sessions
• No Airport Lounge Access