Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card

Joining Fee

Free

Annual Fee

Rs. 0 + Taxes

Rewards
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Best For: UPI-first users who want to earn rewards on UPI transactions, Existing Kotak Bank customers looking for a no-fee credit card, Digital payment enthusiasts who prefer going wallet-free

Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card

Rewards Structure

Base Reward Rate

3% on spends

Point Value

1 Point = ₹0.1

Earning Cap

₹35,000 /statement_cycle

Pros

  • Lifetime free – no joining or annual fee
  • UPI payments via credit card on preferred UPI apps
  • 3 Reward Points per ₹100 on UPI and regular transactions
  • Instant virtual card, no physical card needed

Cons

  • Virtual card only – no physical card issued
  • Must be an existing Kotak Credit Card holder to apply
  • Reward points not earned on Rent, Fuel, Railway, Wallet Loading, EMI, Education, Balance Transfer
  • From June 2025: Insurance, Government, Online Skill-based Gaming, and Utility spends beyond ₹35,000/cycle won't earn points
  • Cash redemption value reducing from ₹0.10 to ₹0.07 per point from June 2025; minimum 2,000 points required for cash redemption

Hidden Catches (Transparency Policy)

To build trust with our users, we highlight the fine print that issuers often tuck away in policy documents.

Only existing Kotak Credit Card holders are eligible

Utility spend reward points capped at ₹35,000 per statement cycle from June 2025

Cash redemption value per reward point will decrease from ₹0.10 to ₹0.07 from June 2025

Minimum 2,000 points required for cash value redemption from June 2025

Key Benefits & Features

Virtual card only – no physical card issued; auto-registered in Kotak Mobile Banking App

Link card on UPI Apps and make UPI payments using credit card

Lifetime free card with zero joining and annual fees

Every 1,000 Reward Points equivalent to ₹100; minimum 1,000 points required for redemption

Redeem points for Mobile Recharge, Shopping, E-vouchers, Movies, Travel and more via Kotak Rewards

Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement

18+ Years

Occupation

SALARIEDSELF_EMPLOYEDRETIREDSTUDENT

Notable Exclusions

No reward points on Rent transactionsNo reward points on Fuel transactionsNo reward points on Railway transactionsNo reward points on Wallet Loading transactionsNo reward points on EMI transactionsNo reward points on Education transactionsNo reward points on Balance Transfer transactionsNo reward points on Insurance transactions (effective 01 June 2025)No reward points on Government transactions (effective 01 June 2025)No reward points on Online Skill-based Gaming transactions (effective 01 June 2025)No reward points on Utility spends beyond ₹35,000 per statement cycle (effective 01 June 2025)

*Exclusions may apply to EMI transactions, fuel, and wallet reloads based on current bank policy.

These details are based on information updated on . Fees and benefits change often - confirm on the issuer's own page before applying.

About Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card

The Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card is a lifetime-free virtual credit card designed to merge the convenience of UPI payments with the benefits of a traditional credit card. Issued exclusively as a virtual card with no physical plastic, it allows cardholders to link it directly to their preferred UPI apps and make instant payments using their credit limit. The card is available to existing Kotak Credit Card holders aged 18 years and above, making it ideal for digital-first users who want a seamless, wallet-free payment experience. One of the card's standout features is its reward structure, where cardholders earn 3 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent across both UPI and regular credit card transactions, including online and international purchases. Every 1,000 Reward Points translates to ₹100 in value, with a minimum of 1,000 points required for redemption. Points can be redeemed through the Kotak Rewards platform across categories such as mobile recharges, shopping, e-vouchers, movies, and travel. With zero joining and annual fees for life, the Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card offers genuine value without any recurring costs. Card management, including enabling e-commerce and international transactions, is handled entirely through the Kotak Mobile Banking App, keeping the experience fully digital from start to finish.

Expert Review

Our Verdict

Lifetime free virtual RuPay card with UPI linking & 3X reward points on every ₹100 spent.

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