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Shall i use my Infinia with GVP while traveling abroad or better to take the forex cards with zero markup like niyoglobal etc or hdfc forex card? Pl advise.

After thoroughly researching forex markups (and not-so-through on exchange rates offered by the bank), I got a Niyo SBM global debit card. It offers zero forex markup, so it doesn't charge anything. However, after getting the card, I was wandering on their internet banking portal and out of...

Hi, As stated in the title, Any debit cards that 1) offer 0-1% forex markup (or have higher markup but charges get cancelled out by rewards) 2) low MAB to get (<50k) or low annual charges (< 500) 3) are with traditional banks (where you can go to the branch and do KYC; no neo banks) As far...

We are planning a family trip to Dubai and require your assistance! new to this world of points/miles :) Have around 45k Amex points and a few points in DCB Metal. What’s the best way to use these Amex points for hotel bookings for a family of 4? How do Accor STEP/FORA/HERA work? Are there any...

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Friends, In an era where most major banks are scaling back on credit card benefits, IndusInd Bank has made a bold move with its top-tier offering, the Pioneer Heritage Metal Credit Card. Effective from 5th October 2024, the card now comes with Zero Forex Charges, making it a standout option for...

Hello I have a 250000 INTL online spend coming up . I am scratching my head to decide on which to use. Any pointers will help 1) Amex plat charge - High mark up but points decent 2) Infinia - 2 percent mark up decent option. 1000 statement credit will come anyway for Intl transactions in...

Hello everyone , Is there any credit card which can help me earn good reward point on buying the forex notes ( Dhiram ) from make my trip ( bool my forex ) 2.5 percent extra its charging I have hdfc regalia gold , tata neu infinity , amex mrcc , idfc select, one card , axis flipkart card...

I have read in a couple of old threads on Reddit that an HDFC Forex Card can be loaded using an HDFC Credit Card and these transactions are eligible for reward points. That sounds too good to be true to me! Can anyone confirm if this is accurate information? If this is true, I will never...

I'm planning to book accor hotel outside india (indonesia). i'm going use my points, yet i need to use Atlas for remaining amount. i have chosen INR as currency in Accor App. Still i have a doubt whether it will be a forex transaction or domestic. if forex, then still atlas is better isn't...

I am trying to purchase Euros worth INR 60,000 using my Amex Platinum travel card to reach my milestones. I have noticed that BookMyForex and Thomas Cook accept credit cards, but BookMyForex charges an additional 2.5% for card transactions, and Thomas Cook is already 3% more expensive than...

Hello members, Can anyone tell me how to get away from 1% and gst to come into profit or equal ratio if we spend xxxx amount in forex only. as i am aware of the devaluation on 5:2 ratio keeping in mind on 15 edge multiplication of 2X reward. now can anyone tell me if I spend so much amount in...

Hi folks , I am planning a trip to UAE in 2 months , as UAE had refreshed their visit visa rules, we need to carry 3000 AED or equivalent amount . So I decided to apply for a forex card. First I tried to apply BOOK MY FOREX,but my pincode is not serviceable. SO I decided to choose HDFC's forex...

Hi folks , I am planning a trip to UAE in 2 months , as UAE had refreshed their visit visa rules, we need to carry 3000 AED or equivalent amount . So I decided to apply for a forex card. First I tried to apply BOOK MY FOREX,but my pincode is not serviceable. SO I decided to choose HDFC's forex...

Kotak Bank launch RuPay Falcon Forex Card: NPCI take another step towards empowering Indian travellers abroad at GFF24. The new RuPay Forex Card brings the convenience and security of RuPay to international transactions! Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL/Kotak”) today unveiled Kotak...

So, first things first. While typing the title, I found similar thread already was started by our fellow member @Odugu Narasimha Rao. But, that post is not as detailed as this one. So mods please maaf kar dena bhaiyo. Coming to the main topic. There is a polupar myth among cardheads that MC...

Hi All, I wanted to explore which is best card out there in the market for ForEx transactions for students going for international studies? I currently have a Scapia credit card but its limit was decreased from 7/8 lacs to 2 lacs sometime back as I have other cards that I prefer to use here in...

Hello everyone I’m planning an upcoming trip to Singapore and anticipate spending around ₹2 lakh, including hotel and flight bookings. I live in a tier-2 city where Au Bank and IDFC Bank services are not available. I have a few questions: I see two types of cards: one is a forex card and...

India, Maldives sign agreement on UPI: India and the Maldives on Friday signed an agreement on introducing the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the Indian Ocean archipelago, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar saying it will have a positive impact on tourism. The memorandum of...