Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs Ixigo AU Bank 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

• Joining fee is Rs. 999 + GST, but it can be waived if the cardholder spends Rs. 1,000 within the first 30 days of card issuance. Renewal fee of Rs. 999 + GST can also be waived if the cardholder spends Rs. 1,00,000 in the previous year
• Enjoy a 10% discount on Flight Bookings up to Rs. 1,000 
• Wave goodbye to PG Charges on train bookings
• Get 10% Off on Bus Bookings up to Rs. 300 
• Receive a 10% Instant Off on Hotel Bookings up to Rs. 1,000 
• Discounts on Flight, Hotel and Bus Bookings can be availed once per month
• PG charges are waived twice per month
• Avail 20 Reward Points for every Rs. 200 spent on Train Bookings with ixigo
• Avail 10 Reward Points for every Rs. 200 spent on online purchases
• Avail 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 200 spent offline
•  1 Complimentary International Lounge Access every year
• Priority Pass can be issued upon request
• Get 16 Exclusive Complimentary Domestic Airport and Railway Lounge Access every year
• Zero mark-up fee on international purchase
• 1% surcharge waiver up to Rs. 250 on fuel transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000 at all fuel stations in India
• Avail plethora of options to redeem the Reward Points for amazing benefits. Some of them include: E-vouchers of top brands, Merchandise, Mobile/DTH recharges, Flight/Hotel bookings and much more
• Zero liability on any fraudulent transactions made with the card after reporting the loss to the bank
• Get protected against Travel Credit Card Counterfeit/Skimming and Online frauds
• Credit Shield: Up to Rs. 1.5 Lakhs
• Convert transactions worth Rs. 2,000 or more into easy EMI options on select tenure of choice. Simply call bank’s Customer Care helpline to book the XpressEMI

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

• Direct discounts on Ixigo travel bookings, and accelerated rewards
• Domestic airport and railway lounge access
• Discount on bus ticket bookings

Cons

• Only 1 International Airport Lounge access
• No Golf benefits
• Priority Pass is issued only upon request