Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank Tiger 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 up to 6 Accelerated Reward Points on every Rs. 100
• 1.50% Discounted Forex Mark-up Fee
• Golf - 1 Complimentary Game or Lesson per Quarter
• 2 Complimentary Domestic Lounge Access in a quarter and 2 International Lounge Access in a year via Priority Pass
• 1 complimentary movie ticket up to Rs. 500 on BookMyShow every 6 months in a calendar yea
• Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver across all fuel stations in India. This is applicable for all fuel transactions between Rs. 400 to Rs. 4000 only
• Avail ‘Total Protect' that is a program designed to cover you for the following:

a. Unauthorized transactions in case of loss/theft of card: Get insurance cover up to 48 hours prior to reporting the loss of the card.

b. Counterfeit fraud: Since there is a possibility of the card or card details to be stolen and misused to produce counterfeit cards, the bank offers an insurance to protect against such incidents.
c. Air accident cover: Avail a complimentary personal air accident insurance cover of up to Rs 25,00,000.

• 24/7 Concierge services
• Redeem Reward Points in IndusMoments, Airline miles on InterMiles, Airline miles on Vistara, and Cash credit
• Avail the Auto Assist facility that provides the following services:

a. Roadside Repair Service

b. Emergency Fuel Supply: If your vehicle is stranded on the road due to lack of fuel, the Auto Assist will arrange to deliver the fuel (up to 5 litre) to the location where the vehicle is stranded.

c. Flat Tyre Services: If a flat tyre issue arises, the Auto Assist Service arranges a mechanic to come and repair the flat tyre.

d. Keys Locked Inside: In case of car keys getting locked inside the car or getting misplaced, Auto Assist will arrange for a locksmith to come and either prepare a new car key or open the car for you at the time of need.

e. Battery Service: If battery stops functioning, the Auto Assist will arrange a service provider to come for battery repair at the vehicle’s breakdown location.

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

• Golf - 1 Complimentary Game or Lesson per Quarter
• 2 Complimentary Domestic Lounge Access in a quarter and 2 International Lounge Access in a year via Priority Pass
• 1 complimentary movie ticket up to Rs. 500 on BookMyShow every 6 months in a calendar year

Cons

• No dining benefits
• No cashback offers