Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank Legend 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

• Avail 1 reward point for every Rs. 100 you spend on weekdays and 2 reward points for every Rs. 100 you spend on weekends
• On spending Rs. 6,00,000 or above within one year from the date of issue of the credit card, earn 4,000 bonus reward points 
• Purchase one movie ticket and get one ticket free on bookings done via BookMyShow. In a month, avail up to one free tickets and a maximum discount of Rs. 200 on each ticket. Gain additional Rs. 50 off on selecting the F&B option

• Enjoy access to nearly 600+ lounges across the globe using the complimentary Priority Pass
• Avail complimentary access to airport Lounges in India with your Visa Signature credit card- one complimentary lounge visit per quarter. With IndusInd Bank Legend MasterCard Credit Card, get access to domestic airport lounges in India- get 1 complimentary lounge visit per quarter on the IndusInd Bank Legend MasterCard Credit Card
• Enjoy the benefits of the unique travel assist program known as 'Travel Plus', it offers special waivers on lounge usage charges outside India
• IndusInd Bank in association with The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, bring you insurance coverage that includes lost baggage, delayed baggage, loss of passport, lost ticket, and missed connection
• 1.8% discounted foreign currency mark-up fee on international transactions
• Complimentary concierge services
• Avail freedom from surcharge on fuel across India- Get waiver of 1% on fuel surcharge at any fuel station in India
• Avail the Auto Assist facility
•  Get ‘Total Protect' facility- a programme covering you for an amount equal to the credit limit on the card and is also available on add-on cards
• Complimentary personal air accident insurance cover of up to Rs. 25,00,000

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

• Complimentary personal air accident insurance cover of up to Rs. 25,00,000
• Purchase one movie ticket and get one ticket free on bookings done via BookMyShow. In a month, avail up to one free tickets and a maximum discount of Rs. 200 on each ticket. Gain additional Rs. 50 off on selecting the F&B option
• Enjoy access to nearly 600+ lounges across the globe using the complimentary Priority Pass and 1.8% discounted foreign currency mark-up fee on international transactions

Cons

• No golf benefits
• No lost card liability cover