Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs RBL Bank MoneyTap 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

* You can transfer funds as low as Rs. 3000 or as high as your credit limit, to your registered bank account
* Convert the card spends, Rs. 3000 or higher, into EMIs straight from the MoneyTap app
* Know all the charges through the MoneyTap app. Keep a track on transaction history, upcoming payments or EMIs and due dates
* Get Reward Points for all domestic/international purchases and redeem them for the products you desire at www.rblrewards.com
* Earn 1 reward point for every Rs. 100 spent on all purchases at merchant outlet
* Earn 2 reward points for every Rs. 100 spent on all online purchases (credit-line/loan spends excluded)
* Reward points are not received on fuel spends
* Avail 10% instant discount on Grofers app using the coupon code “MONEYTAP” on 2 Grofers orders in a month (up to Rs. 300 across orders)
* Avail 20% cashback on all Zomato orders (up to Rs. 200 in a month)
* Get 1+1 free movie ticket every month, up to Rs. 200, at BookMyShow for movie shows on Saturday & Sunday
* Fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations. This is valid for fuel transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 4000. Maximum waiver is Rs. 100 per month
* The Membership Fee for the second year which is Rs. 499 will be waived off on spends of Rs. 1.5 lakh in the previous year
* Milestone Benefit: On crossing spends of Rs. 2.5 lakh in the year, receive Rs. 1000 Amazon voucher

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 10% instant discount on Grofers app and 20% cashback on all Zomato orders
* 1+1 free movie ticket every month, up to Rs. 200, at BookMyShow for movie shows on Saturday & Sunday
* Fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations.

Cons
* No golf privileges
* No travel benefits such as airport lounge access or any flight discounts
* No airmiles