Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs RBL Bank Doctor’s SuperCard

• 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

* Get Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover of Rs. 20 lakhs free for first year. To get free auto renewal of the cover, spend Rs. 3.5 lakhs in the second year
* You can convert your available cash limit into a Personal Loan for 3 months at no interest once a year. (Processing fee of 2.5% is applicable; min Rs. 500)
* Enjoy unlimited interest-free withdrawal of available cash limit from all ATMs in India up to the billing date, maximum period of 50 Days. (Processing fee of 2.5% is applicable; min Rs. 500)

W.e.f January 07, 2021, interest is at 1.16% per month will be applicable on Emergency Advance Facility on the SuperCard and no processing fee would be charged.

* Earn 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on all stuffs you like
* Earn 2X Reward Points on all online spends, except for online purchases made on Education, Insurance, Utilities, Bills2Pay, and Wallet Load. Maximum Cap is 1,000 Reward Points
* In a year, spend Rs. 1 lakh and get Rs. 2000 gift voucher of biggest brands
* Earn additional Rs. 1000 vouchers on spends of Rs. 1.5 lakhs and Rs. 2 lakhs each
* Avail fuel surcharge waiver of up to Rs. 100 per month
* Avail 1+1 Bookmyshow offer on movie tickets, up to Rs. 200, on any 1 Day of the month (Applicable only on Mon-Fri)
* 4 free visit in a year at domestic lounges in all major airports in India
* Maximum limit of 1 complimentary airport lounge access in a quarter
* In a year, spend Rs. 1,00,000 and get second year annual fees of Rs. 999 reversed
* Easily set a 4-digit PIN for the Card using RBL MyCard Mobile App
* With Dial for Cash program, get cash instantly and pay back in installments. Get a pre-approved loan without blocking the credit limit of the Card. Get the advantage of multiple tenure options to pay back your loan in easy installments
* Avail Split n Pay program and convert purchases of Rs. 3,000 or above into Easy Monthly Installments (EMIs). Enjoy paying EMIs at low interest rates, without the hassle of any paperwork & at nominal processing fee
* With the facility of Transfer n Pay program, it enables you to transfer outstanding from other bank’s Credit Cards to your Doctor’s SuperCard at lower interest rates and convert it into Easy Monthly Installments (EMIs)
* Xpress Cash is a unique feature allowing to get an instant loan within your credit limit. Pay back in easy installments and enjoy a host of benefits such as document free process and paperless money transfer
* Cash Advance program fulfills your short-term cash requirements. Enjoy a credit-free period of up to 50 days as an added benefit on the Card membership. It is completely hassle-free and paperless
* Contactless payments enabled. Make payments of up to Rs. 5000 at a time using the tap & pay feature
* With RBL MyCard Mobile App, you can pay your bills, check your statements, view previous activity, pay EMIs at a click, and reset PIN for your Card
* Quick Bill Pay' option
* You can drop cheques in the cheque boxes at nearest RBL Bank Branch, or alternatively, send cheques to the RBL Bank address
* RBL Doctor’s Supercard is globally accepted and can make purchases and pay back later in Indian currency
* Access any ATM in India or Overseas that displays MasterCard/Visa/Cirrus/Maestro sign
* Card is equipped with a PIN-based-EMV chip

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
* With the facility of Transfer n Pay program, it enables you to transfer outstanding from other bank’s Credit Cards to your Doctor’s SuperCard at lower interest rates and convert it into Easy Monthly Installments (EMIs)
* Xpress Cash is a unique feature allowing to get an instant loan within your credit limit. Pay back in easy installments and enjoy a host of benefits such as document free process and paperless money transfer
* Cash Advance program fulfills your short-term cash requirements. Enjoy a credit-free period of up to 50 days as an added benefit on the Card membership. It is completely hassle-free and paperless

Cons
* No golf privileges
* No airmiles
* High interest rates