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Four Cities, One QR: A Travel Week Paid Entirely with a RuPay Credit Card

Four Cities, One QR: A Travel Week Paid Entirely with a RuPay Credit Card

I wanted to know if a week of work travel could run on nothing but QRs. Not the big malls with polished counters—real stops: breakfasts, chemists, salons, small cafés, corner stores. Kiwi provides a RuPay Credit Card that you can link to UPI in the Kiwi app and use for transactions. I’d used credit cards […]

The Month I Stopped Borrowing Cash from Friends: Living on a UPI Credit Card

The Month I Stopped Borrowing Cash from Friends: Living on a UPI Credit Card

On the 25th of most months I’d send the same sheepish message: “Can I borrow 2k till salary?” I wasn’t overspending on big things; it was the small, constant ones—chai after a walk, paracetamol from the chemist, tomatoes from the cart downstairs. I paid almost everything via UPI from my savings account, so the outflow […]

UPI Credit Card Not Working at a QR? Reasons and Fixes

UPI Credit Card Not Working at a QR? Reasons and Fixes

Why your UPI Credit Card sometimes won’t go through at a merchant QR—and how to resolve it quickly. First, a quick refresher With Kiwi, you get a RuPay Credit Card that you can link to UPI in the Kiwi app and use to scan standard UPI QRs and pay via credit—no POS machine needed. Acceptance […]

Statement Date vs Due Date on a UPI Credit Card: Make the Billing Cycle Work for You

Statement Date vs Due Date on a UPI Credit Card: Make the Billing Cycle Work for You

Understand the difference between statement date and due date so your UPI Credit Card works harder without costing you interest. What’s the “statement date”? Your statement (or billing) date is when the card issuer closes the month’s transactions and generates your bill. Everything you spend up to this date appears on that statement. What’s the […]

The Future of UPI Credit Cards in India: Trends to Watch in 2025

The Future of UPI Credit Cards in India: Trends to Watch in 2025

The future of UPI credit cards in India in 2025 is marked by rapid innovation, accelerated adoption, and significant shifts in consumer behavior and the payment ecosystem. Here are the core trends and developments to watch: 1. UPI-Credit Card Integration: The Gamechanger 2. Fastest Growth in Digital Payments 3. Democratisation of Credit Access 4. Industry […]

RuPay Credit Card Acceptance Abroad: Real Stories, Country Tips, and Travel Hacks

RuPay Credit Card Acceptance Abroad: Real Stories, Country Tips, and Travel Hacks

When Gaurav booked his first trip to Japan, he packed his suitcase with the usual travel essentials — clothes, camera, passport — and his shiny new RuPay credit card. He’d heard that RuPay now works abroad, but he wasn’t entirely sure what that meant in practice. Could he really tap his card in Tokyo’s busy […]

Facts About RuPay Credit Cards You Must Know

Facts About RuPay Credit Cards You Must Know

If you’re exploring credit card options in India, you’ve probably come across the term RuPay credit card quite a few times. But is it really worth your attention? The short answer — yes. Whether you want the best RuPay credit card for rewards, a UPI credit card for convenience, or a low-fee option for everyday […]

Multiple Credit Card Strategy: Is It Good or Bad for Your Finances?

Multiple Credit Cards Strategy: Is It Good or Bad for Your Finances?

It all started with Rohan. Three years ago, he got his first credit card for groceries and online shopping. Then came a travel card (hello, lounge access) and a fuel card. Before he knew it, five shiny cards lived in his wallet. Some friends called it smart. Others called it risky. Who was right? As […]

Major Changes by NPCI on UPI in 2025

Major Changes by NPCI on UPI in 2025

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed how India pays, but with increasing volumes and rising security concerns, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is introducing important structural changes effective August 1, 2025. These updates aim to make UPI more secure, stable, and efficient for all users. Here’s a breakdown of the new rules and […]