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  1. goku29

    Reward poing on forex buy

    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...
  2. ankiiiii

    DCB Loading HDFC Forex card using HDFC credit 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...
  3. S

    Accor international booking - Forex transaction?

    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...
  4. ankiiiii

    Best Vendors for Buying Forex Cash with a Credit Card?

    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...
  5. bing1309

    Axis Reserve Axis reserve forex maximize question

    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...
  6. A

    FOREX CARD TO CHOOSE

    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...
  7. A

    FOREX CARD TO CHOOSE

    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...
  8. A

    Kotak Bank launch RuPay Falcon Forex Card

    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...
  9. telescope

    Busting the myth of Mastercard having better forex rates than Visa.

    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...
  10. R

    Best ForEx Credit Card for International Students

    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...
  11. JoshuaJebaraj

    Best Credit card or forex card for singpore travel

    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...
  12. A

    India, Maldives sign agreement on UPI

    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...
  13. A

    UPI merchant transactions in Nepal surpass 100,000 mark

    UPI merchant transactions in Nepal surpass 100,000 mark: Currently, UPI is accepted in several countries, including Bhutan, France (Eiffel Tower and Galeries Lafayette), Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and the UAE. This achievement follows NIPL's collaboration with Fonepay, Nepal's...
  14. M

    Require suggestion on Forex

    Hello Everyone I am moving to Germany for studies and need to load the blocked account with 12043 euro. Can you please tell me which would be the best platform or service provider I can make use of to avoid high fees.
  15. neeraj19a

    Pls suggest me best Forex Card/Debit Card/Credit Card for South East Asia Travel

    Hi Guys I am planning to travel to Thailand for 3 months and then Turkey and Georgia I am holding Bank Accounts with IndusInd , HDFC, IDFC, Standard Chartered Let me know which Travel Forex card is best for my case
  16. cowcoconut

    Forex spend query

    Hey, I'm planning to buy an apple watch from apple Malaysia. Plan is to order from apple website to my Malaysian relative's home a week before I travel there. I'm planning to use my SBI cashback to buy it. If I understand correctly, the forex charge would be around 4.25% and I'll get a 5%...
  17. A

    Thomas Cook "RuPay AED Forex Card" finally launched

    Thomas Cook "RuPay AED Forex Card" finally launched: The Thomas Cook and RuPay forex card partnership commences with UAE as its pilot; followed by a global rollout planned via a phased model. Thomas Cook’s RuPay AED card offers extensive usage across the UAE - for transactions and ATM...
  18. prabhuk

    Vietnam - Forex & Trip help

    1. Which website gives forex USD currency notes and edge rewards are counted for Axis Magnus ? (There is one thread in TF where Thomas cook gave ERs as travel category in June not sure now) 2. I’ve applied for AU Ixigo CC + Fi money before my trip to Vietnam next month, wanted to check if...
  19. vikas5432

    Bali - Forex card vs Cash

    Hi , I have an upcoming trip to Bali. I have read at several forums that Bali generally accepts cash rather than cards. I have HDFC forex card. Should i load it with USD and then once i reach there using ATM withdraw IDR using it ? Or should i take USD cash from India and get it converted...
  20. Kilbisham

    Which bank credit cards refund Forex charges + GST on cancelled transactions? Or at least do not charge Forex charges + GST on refund amount?

    Recently, to my dismay I understood that cancellation on international transactions does not imply refund of Forex charges + GST. Furthermore, many banks charge Forex charges + GST on the refund amount too. So, for a generic credit card with 3.5% + GST as forex charges, we might end up losing...
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