FOREX CARD TO CHOOSE

[AKHIL SP]

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 card. Can u guys tell me what's the difference between REGALIA FOREX PLUS and multicurrency forex card.
And why bank is issuing multicurrency forex card when we can use regalia forex plus (USD) at 0 forex markup fee ..
pls help me to choose..Need ur help ..

 

[peregrine0falcon]

Why not use a credit card ?

 

[AKHIL SP]

Why not use a credit card ?

yes.. I do have RBL WORLD SAFARI CC . but the limit is only 1lakh. Rest of my credit cards charge 3.5% forex markup fee..

 

[sourpai]

Then apply for IDFC Wow or Au Ixigo and use them.... both are LTF and zero forex

 

[peregrine0falcon]

yes.. I do have RBL WORLD SAFARI CC . but the limit is only 1lakh. Rest of my credit cards charge 3.5% forex markup fee..

Pay and reuse again. Why bother for forex cards. Bigger payments mostly be on indian merchants like flights and hotels.

 

[AKHIL SP]

Then apply for IDFC Wow or Au Ixigo and use them.... both are LTF and zero forex

AU is not serviceable.

 

[Dazzwilliams]

Scapia
Niyo SBM

 

[AKHIL SP]

Pay and reuse again. Why bother for forex cards. Bigger payments mostly be on indian merchants like flights and hotels.

pay and reuse is not practical every time.

 

[AKHIL SP]

Scapia
Niyo SBM

no onboarding for Scapia and people don't have good opinion about niyo cards.

 

[kevin5]

I use the Regalia forex plus. No hassle just load USD and use in any currency for forex. Supports quick pay to add money too. But you need hdfc credit/debit card. I have used it in many countries, never failed once. You can add it to uber/bolt too. Multicurrency you can use for only the wallets you load and when it supports cross currency, they charge it, I say not worth it.

 

[AKHIL SP]

I use the Regalia forex plus. No hassle just load USD and use in any currency for forex. I have used it in many countries, never failed once. You can add it to uber/bolt too. Multicurrency you can use for only the wallets you load and when it supports cross currency, they charge it, I say not worth it.

Thank you soo much for the help..