Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs RBL Bank Icon 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

* Purchase 1 and get 1 Movie ticket, up to Rs. 200 off, twice in a month at BookMyShow
* Dining privileges such as a complimentary glass of a premium wine or a yummy dessert at any participating premium restaurants
* Enjoy grander hotel stays with complimentary room upgrades, complimentary meals, and other offers at the bank’s hotel partners
* 2 Reward Points for every Rs.100 spent
* 20 Reward Points for every Rs.100 spent on international and dining spends on weekends
* Get 10,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 3 lakhs in a year
* Obtain additional 15,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 5 lakhs in a year
* Avail another 20,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 8 lakhs in a year
* Redeem the Reward Points for air travel, hotel stays, shopping vouchers and much more
* 2 complementary domestic lounge visits every quarter at airports in India
* Access 1,400+ international airport lounges through complimentary Priority Pass membership. Each visit is chargeable up to $35 per person
* 24x7 dedicated Concierge Desk
* Get access to selected golf courses across the country
* Complimentary golf rounds and discount on green fees
* Free golf lessons
* Icon Credit Card provides you unique, exclusive perks. Access global iconic events like Formula 1 races, special awards nights, and other exclusive sports events
* Fuel Surcharge wavier across all fuel stations. This is valid for fuel transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 4000. Maximum waiver of Rs. 200 per month

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

* Avail another 20,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 8 lakhs in a year

* Redeem the Reward Points for air travel, hotel stays, shopping vouchers and much more

* 2 complementary domestic lounge visits every quarter at airports in India

Cons

* No discounts on flights and hotels through air miles

* No Renewal Fee Waiver