If I want to use my DCB Internationally, do I need to enable international roaming on my primary simcard (to receive OTPs)?

[technology]

I am planning to use my DCB in France, Switzerland. Do I need to enable international roaming OR will the card work without OTP internationally?

Vodafone international roaming rates are sky high like 3000 rupees for 10 days!

 

[LordPSN]

you asking for swipe and pay?

 

[technology]

you asking for swipe and pay?

Yes

 

[ak93]

I am planning to use my DCB in France, Switzerland. Do I need to enable international roaming OR will the card work without OTP internationally?

Vodafone international roaming rates are sky high like 3000 rupees for 10 days!

You dont need to buy roaming packs, just enable international roaming by calling customer care if its not possible via app/website.

Swipe and pay never requires OTP, just PIN! In some countries, you dont even need to input PIN.

 

[technology]

You dont need to buy roaming packs, just enable international roaming by calling customer care if its not possible via app/website.

Swipe and pay never requires OTP, just PIN! In some countries, you dont even need to input PIN.

I see. Then what is the use of enabling International Roaming?

 

[thanix]

I see. Then what is the use of enabling International Roaming?

Usage in POS is just the same all over world. You need activate international transactions for credit card. Not phone number.

 

[technology]

Usage in POS is just the same all over world. You need activate international transactions for credit card. Not phone number.

OK, I have already enabled DCB card's international transactions. But I was thinking that after every swipe, I will receive OTP on my primary mobile number (like we receive in India).

 

[thanix]

OK, I have already enabled DCB card's international transactions. But I was thinking that after every swipe, I will receive OTP on my primary mobile number (like we receive in India).

Are you sure you're receiving OTP when you swipe your card in India in shops? I don't know about it. I just use PIN.

Unrelated, Diners has poor acceptance in France and Swiss. Hope you have another card or forex as backup.

 

[technology]

Are you sure you're receiving OTP when you swipe your card in India in shops? I don't know about it. I just use PIN.

Unrelated, Diners has poor acceptance in France and Swiss. Hope you have another card or forex as backup.

You are right, OTP was for online & not POS I think (havent done many POS recently). Thanks for 2nd point - very helpful, I was thinking that I will spend everything on DCB!! I have kept some forex as backup.

Also, I will be traveling via Turkish Airlines. I wanted to add some airmiles by linking my Vistara Frequent Flyer account. But it appears Club Vistara is not part of any international frequent flyer program (and does not appear in drop down selection of Turkish airlines). I can see AirIndia, Singapore airlines, other international companies. Any idea if I can use my Club Vistara FFP here?

 

[ak93]

I see. Then what is the use of enabling International Roaming?

To get incoming SMS. You don't need packs for the same. Packs are mostly for outgoing calls/SMS and data.

 

[technology]

To get incoming SMS. You don't need packs for the same. Packs are mostly for outgoing calls/SMS and data.

Yes i am aware about that. My question was what is the use of incoming SMS?

 

[Karthik24]

Yes i am aware about that. My question was what is the use of incoming SMS?

In case you want to make online payment (you would receive OTP)

 

[ak93]

Yes i am aware about that. My question was what is the use of incoming SMS?

You mentioned in the title itself, to get OTP 😅

 

[thanix]

Yes i am aware about that. My question was what is the use of incoming SMS?

Once transaction is done, you will get regular SMS about spend. So it is useful to get it as it is free with just activating IR. If your card is compromised using skimmer, you will know the swipes and can block it immediately.

 

[LordPSN]

you asking for swipe and pay?

Thats why I asked! 😂