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Don’t use fi debit card for international travel

darkjediknight

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I recently got Fi debit card so I could take out cash from ATM when travelling abroad. Was previously using Niyo before they shut down their Global card.

On my recent trip to Thailand, I tried to take out cash from the ATM. They marked it as suspicious and didn’t let the transaction go through. This is very normal and I was like I will contact their support and they will sort this out. I couldn’t reach their customer support. No one came on chat support, no one picked the calls, requested for callback no one called back. Wrote on twitter got an automated message after 2 days and bu that time it was too late and time to go back 🤦‍♂️

Luckily I keep some USD cash for emergencies, otherwise I would have had to use some other card and pay 3.5% markup.

I don’t recommend Fi money to anyone. If you can get a Niyo card, go for it. I never had any issues with them and their chat support was always available.
 
I recently got Fi debit card so I could take out cash from ATM when travelling abroad. Was previously using Niyo before they shut down their Global card.

On my recent trip to Thailand, I tried to take out cash from the ATM. They marked it as suspicious and didn’t let the transaction go through. This is very normal and I was like I will contact their support and they will sort this out. I couldn’t reach their customer support. No one came on chat support, no one picked the calls, requested for callback no one called back. Wrote on twitter got an automated message after 2 days and bu that time it was too late and time to go back 🤦‍♂️

Luckily I keep some USD cash for emergencies, otherwise I would have had to use some other card and pay 3.5% markup.

I don’t recommend Fi money to anyone. If you can get a Niyo card, go for it. I never had any issues with them and their chat support was always available.
Very Useful. I was just thinking to get their card as i found their card better among peers for Foreign ATM withdraws. Now i have to rely on IDFC First Wealth.
 
its High time, request someone who used Debit Cards (International), Forex card, Credit cards to create a Comparison Thread. including - Joining Fee, ATM Withdrawal charges, Forex Markup charges, VISA/Mastercard Exchange rate applicable and Other criteria. Pls someone help to tag the International travelers in #Technofino community.
 
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its High time, I request someone who used Debit Cards (International), Forex card, Credit cards to create a Comparison Thread. including - Joining Fee, ATM Withdrawal charges, Forex Markup charges, VISA/Mastercard Exchange rate applicable and Other criteria. Pls someone help to tag the International travelers in #Technofino community.
IndusInd Visa/MC Exclusive debit card with 0 MAB Exclusive Account*. 0 Forex markup, 0 ATM fees (domestic/foreign).
 
IndusInd Visa/MC Exclusive debit card with 0 MAB Exclusive Account*. 0 Forex markup, 0 ATM fees (domestic/foreign).
I have only IndusInd Select - VISA Debit card and They did not provide Exclusive account when i requested for it earlier.
Also- I am really disappointed with their Customer service team. So far I only got sensible answers from their grievance redressal mail id.
 
I have only IndusInd Select - VISA Debit card and They did not provide Exclusive account when i requested for it earlier.
Also- I am really disappointed with their Customer service team. So far I only got sensible answers from their grievance redressal mail id.
Keep 1L+ in account for around 2 moths then upgrade option to Exclusive will come automatically in app
 
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