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KIWI UPI RuPay Credit Card

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Fees

Free

Joining & annual

1st year free

Reward Rate

Up to 5% cashback on UPI spends via Kiwi Neon program (1.5% base reward: 6 Kiwis per ₹100 spent)

Welcome Bonus

Direct UPI QR Scan & Pay integration on Kiwi App with up to 5% cashback

Lounge

Domestic (Neon Spend Milestones)

Our Expert Take

KIWI is built around UPI spending specifically: up to 5% cashback through the Kiwi app's Neon program, scaling up as your annual UPI spend crosses ₹50,000, ₹1 lakh and ₹1.5 lakh. It's a strong pick if most of your daily spending already happens over UPI rather than card swipes.

Reward limits

Checked 3 Oct 2026 · Bank terms

  • 1.5% on UPI Scan & Pay (5% with Kiwi Neon)

    No limit

Pros & Cons

Key Advantages

  • 100% Lifetime Free credit card with zero joining and annual fees
  • Earn up to 5% cashback on all eligible UPI transactions
  • Native RuPay credit card integration directly linked to Kiwi UPI App
  • Direct cashback redemption as statement credit balance (1 Kiwi = ₹0.25)
  • Domestic airport lounge access available via Neon spend milestones

Limitations

  • Top 5% cashback requires optional Kiwi Neon subscription and annual spend milestones
  • Minimum balance of 500 Kiwis (₹125) required to trigger cashback redemption
  • No reward points earned on fuel, rent, wallet, insurance, telecom, or utility spends

Key Perks & Spending Milestones

1.5% base cashback (6 Kiwis per ₹100 spent) on all eligible UPI Scan & Pay transactions

Up to 5% milestone cashback upon reaching annual UPI spend thresholds via Neon program

1 Kiwi = ₹0.25 cashback valuation, redeemable as statement credit

Instant virtual card issuance and direct UPI QR scanning inside Kiwi App

1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit unlocked per spend milestone (₹50k, ₹1L, ₹1.5L)

Zero joining and zero annual renewal fee liabilities

Spend milestone

Unlock 3% cashback at ₹50k, 4% at ₹1L, and 5% retroactive cashback at ₹1.5L annual UPI spends under Neon

Fees & Charges

Joining fee

Free

Annual fee

Free 1st year free

Lifetime Free credit card with zero joining and zero annual maintenance fees

Interest rate

3.75% per month (45% per annum)

Late payment fee

up_to_100: Nil; 101_to_500: ₹100; 501_to_1000: ₹500; 1001_to_5000: ₹600; 5001_to_10000: ₹750; 10001_to_25000: ₹900; 25001_to_50000: ₹1,100; above_50000: ₹1,300

Insurance & Protection Benefits

Comprehensive travel insurance & lost card liability cover up to ₹1,000,000

Eligibility Criteria

age

21 to 60 years

employment profiles

Salaried and Self-Employed Individuals

Credit score & income

Good (750+)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the cashback rate on KIWI UPI RuPay Credit Card?
A 1.5% base reward (6 Kiwis per ₹100 spent) on UPI Scan & Pay transactions, rising to up to 5% cashback via the Kiwi Neon spend-milestone program.
How does lounge access work on this card?
Domestic lounge access is tied to Kiwi Neon spend milestones rather than a flat visit count.

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