Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank Platinum Aura Edge 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

• Flexibility to choose from 4 reward plans to suit your lifestyle- Platinum Aura Shop Plan enables you save more by managing your spends, Platinum Aura Home Plan gives the flexibility to save while shopping for home, Platinum Aura Travel Plan is especially designed for frequent fliers, and Platinum Aura Party Plan enables you to enjoy life to the fullest by earning savings points that you can later redeem against dues on the Credit Card, or on airline miles
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver
• Earn up to 8X Reward Points on selected merchant categories, for every Rs. 100 spent
• 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
• Enjoy the facility of Total Protect that covers the cardholder for a sum up to the credit limit on its credit card. Completely be worry-free about any fraudulent transactions performed using your card as it protects from unauthorized transactions in case of loss/theft of card and Counterfeit fraud
• Complimentary personal air accident insurance cover of up to Rs. 25 lakh

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

• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver
• Earn up to 8X Reward Points on selected merchant categories, for every Rs. 100 spent
• Flexibility to choose from 4 reward plans to suit your lifestyle
  
  Cons
  
• No golf benefits
• No airport lounge access / dining/ movie benefits