Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs InterMiles HDFC Bank Diners Club 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

• Renewal Benefits

A. Continue the exciting journey with 10,000 InterMiles upon spending Rs. 20,000 with in first 30 days of Anniversary date

Experience savings on Flight & Hotel bookings:

A. Get Rs. 1000  Flight Discount vouchers

B. Get Rs. 2000  Hotel Discount vouchers

Do note that these Renewal benefits are only applicable on realization of membership fee

• Get 8 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on retail spends
• Get 16 InterMiles on every Rs 150 spent on every flight ticket booked on https://flights.intermiles.com
• Get 16 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on every Hotel booked via Interbook.intermiles.com
• Privileges on Etihad Airways

A. Obtain 10% discount on Etihad Airways Business Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

B. Obtain 5% discount on Etihad Airways Economy Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

C. Avail 2.5X bonus InterMiles for Etihad Airways tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

• Unlimited Complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe
• Unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses in India
• Domestic Lounge Program

A. Relax in some of the leading lounges via the Exclusive Lounge Program

B. Get Unlimited Airport lounge access to 1000+ Lounges within India

C. Get refreshments and use some of the following facilities phones, faxes, Internet and conference rooms

• 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on minimum transaction of Rs. 400
• Air accident insurance cover worth Rs 2 crore
• Emergency overseas hospitalization cover worth Rs. 50 Lakhs
• Travel Insurance Cover of up to Rs. 55,000 on baggage delay 
• Credit Liability Cover of up to Rs. 9 Lakh
• Zero liability on lost card
• Revolving Credit is available at an interest rate of 1.99% per month
• Avail up to 50 days of free credit period from the date of purchase
• Avail up to 3 Add-on Cards
• Save up to 25% on dining bills paid via Dineout Pay via the InterMiles HDFC Bank Diners Club Credit Card. Get 15% Dineout Discount plus Additional 10% HDFC Bank Discount

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

• Welcome benefits
• Obtain 10% discount on Etihad Airways Business Class tickets, 5% discount on Etihad Airways Economy Class tickets booked, and 2.5X bonus InterMiles for Etihad Airways tickets
• Golf benefits and Unlimited Airport lounge access to 1000+ Lounges within India

Cons

• Joining fee bit high
• No cashback offers
• No movie benefits