Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank PAYBACK 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

• Welcome Gift includes getting rewarded with 1000 PAYBACK points as a Welcome Bonus and availing 10% Discount at Big Bazaar, Central, e-Zone, FBB, Brand factory & more with complimentary Future Privilege Membership
• 1% fuel surcharge across all petrol pumps in India
• Auto assist
• Complimentary personal air accident insurance cover of up to Rs 25 lakh
• Avail ‘Total Protect’ facility which is a first-of-its-kind program that covers the individual for an amount equal to the credit limit on its card 

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

• Avail exciting rewards on dining, shopping, entertainment and more: 

1. Get 5 PAYBACK Points on every Rs.100 spent on groceries and shopping
2. Relish 5 PAYBACK Points on every Rs.100 spent on dining delights
3. Get 20 PAYBACK Points on every Rs. 100 spent on movie bookings
4. While buying utilities, purchasing insurance and other miscellaneous items, except fuel, get 2 PAYBACK Points on every Rs. 100 spent

• Gain privileges of doing free shopping when redeeming PAYBACK Points. Categories for this include movie tickets on BookMyShow.com, grocery from Big Bazaar, a shopping voucher from VoucherWorld, or for any product of the cardholder’s choice from the PAYBACK Rewards Catalogue and more
• Avail 500 PAYBACK Points on spending Rs. 20,000 or more in a month. Avail 4000 PAYBACK Points on spending Rs. 2,00,000 or more in a membership year

Cons

• No Airport Lounge Access 
• No Golf Privileges