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UPI Credit Card

UPI Credit Card -What It Is & How It Works

At Kiwi, we help you make sense of India’s most exciting payment innovation: the UPI Credit Card. This feature lets you link your RuPay credit card to UPI apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, and BHIM—so you can make credit-based payments as smoothly as you scan a QR code.

Until recently, UPI worked only with savings and current accounts. But now, thanks to NPCI and RBI’s approval, select RuPay credit cards can be linked directly to your UPI ID. That means you can now enjoy the ease of UPI along with the benefits of credit cards, including interest-free periods, cashback, and reward points.

We explain everything you need to know—how UPI credit cards work, which banks support them (like HDFC, SBI, Axis, and BoB), and how to link them securely with your preferred UPI app. Our guides walk you through the setup process, eligibility rules, and daily usage limits so you can get started without confusion.

This category also covers the key differences between UPI with a debit card, UPI with a credit card, and traditional credit card swiping. If you’re unsure whether to use your card via UPI or a regular POS machine, we compare costs, convenience, and rewards to help you make smart decisions.

UPI Credit Card – Benefits, Rewards & Responsible Usage

Once you’ve linked your credit card to UPI, the real power begins. You can use it for daily purchases—groceries, dining, fuel, even rent—without worrying about carrying a wallet. Every tap or scan can now earn you rewards points, cashback, or exclusive offers, depending on the card you use.

We highlight the most rewarding UPI credit cards in India—especially those that are lifetime free or have zero joining fees. Our comparisons show you which RuPay cards offer benefits like fuel surcharge waivers, movie discounts, EMI options, and more. You’ll find real use-cases that help you choose what’s best for your lifestyle and spending habits.

It also helps you stay in control of your finances. We guide you on using UPI credit cards responsibly, tracking spends in real time, paying your bills on time, and avoiding late fees or over-limit charges. We emphasize safe usage—setting UPI limits, enabling transaction alerts, and using RBI-compliant apps to minimize fraud risk.

We also track new updates and future features like UPI credit on RuPay cards, tokenization, and changes in transaction limits. Our team brings you breaking news, actionable insights, and app tutorials so you always stay ahead of the curve.

We believe UPI credit cards represent the future of fast, flexible, and rewarding payments. Our goal is to make that future simple and accessible for every Indian user.

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