Zero Forex + Reward Points = Net gain card for forex spends

[hritiksakshi]

As the title summarizes, i am looking for a card which i can utilize for my upcoming abroad trip.

i have DCB (with 2% markup - 1% GLOBAL VALUE + 3.33% REWARD RATE) but that's not acceptable at most places in europe. The NIYOX Equitas Debit card will be the go to backup option.

I am looking for a credit card which provides net positive reward rate for forex transactions (i.e. even if markup, it is compensated by reward rate)

I know of two such cards
1) HDFC Infinia - not able to get it
2) Axis Reserve - Fees are too high for me

Other options
1) IDFC WOW
2) SCAPIA - not eligible due to holding federal one card
3) RBL WORLD SAFARI

all three of them offer 0% forex but no rewards on forex transactions.

Is there any card which fulfills the criteria?

 

[vinrey287]

World Safari gives you milestone benefit though.. Citi Prestige is another option but has high fees.

 

[hritiksakshi]

is citi still offering cards?

 

[sourpai]

IDFC Wow gives points for forex transactions. It has 0.67% net returns and 0% forex charges. IDFC Wealth also gives points. It becomes net positive post 30K threshold

 

[aayusharyan]

is citi still offering cards?

nope . .

 

[vinrey287]

is citi still offering cards?

If you have existing card then can upgrade to prstige

 

[hritiksakshi]

IDFC Wow gives points for forex transactions. It has 0.67% net returns and 0% forex charges. IDFC Wealth also gives points. It becomes net positive post 30K threshold

Can u summarise the reward rate for forex transaction on wealth card pre and post 30k transactions.?

Also is this calender monthly spends or card statement cycle month

 

[SSV]

Also is this calender monthly spends or card statement cycle month

statement cycle...

Can u summarise the reward rate for forex transaction on wealth card pre and post 30k transactions.?

you can derive all your requored calculation from below SS ..

Get FIRST Wealth Credit Card with Lounge Access | IDFC FIRST Bank

FIRST Wealth Credit Card from IDFC FIRST Bank offers exciting travel benefits. Enjoy domestic & international airport lounge access, low forex-markup, 10 reward pts and more.

www.idfcfirstbank.com

 

[anirban.choudhuryanirban.choudhury is verified member.]

As the title summarizes, i am looking for a card which i can utilize for my upcoming abroad trip.

i have DCB (with 2% markup - 1% GLOBAL VALUE + 3.33% REWARD RATE) but that's not acceptable at most places in europe. The NIYOX Equitas Debit card will be the go to backup option.

I am looking for a credit card which provides net positive reward rate for forex transactions (i.e. even if markup, it is compensated by reward rate)

I know of two such cards
1) HDFC Infinia - not able to get it
2) Axis Reserve - Fees are too high for me

Other options
1) IDFC WOW
2) SCAPIA - not eligible due to holding federal one card
3) RBL WORLD SAFARI

all three of them offer 0% forex but no rewards on forex transactions.

Is there any card which fulfills the criteria?

BOB Eterna would give you net returns in positive

 

[helloworld]

First Exclusive with 3x subscription - 2.4% (when 1RP=0.25p, flight/hotel booking)
Eterna - 1.39%
Ultimate - 0.97% (not good redemption options)
Zenith - 0.14% (+milestone benefits, when 1RP=0.25p, flight/hotel booking)

*including forex+gst.

 

[hritiksakshi]

Thank you guys for ur assistance. Made my credit card decision easy.. will be using combination of diners black + idfc wealth now.

One more query....

which debit card to use?

I would need a reliable debit card which I can use for emergency atm withdrawals or use in case of failure of my credit cards if any... The criteria is again zero forex markup + less/no cost of atm withdrawals

 

[helloworld]

Thank you guys for ur assistance. Made my credit card decision easy.. will be using combination of diners black + idfc wealth now.

One more query....

which debit card to use?

I would need a reliable debit card which I can use for emergency atm withdrawals or use in case of failure of my credit cards if any... The criteria is again zero forex markup + less/no cost of atm withdrawals

Zero Markup/Forex Fee Debit Cards

"0" Zero was invented in India. So when we say Zero Markup fee Debit Cards that are available in India we should stick to Pure Zero Forex Fee Debit Cards without diverting to 1%, 1.5%, or 2% cards. So here is the curated list of Debit Cards with Zero Markup/Forex Fee along with eligibility...

www.technofino.in

and some posts available, do check.

 

[moneynerd]

As the title summarizes, i am looking for a card which i can utilize for my upcoming abroad trip.

i have DCB (with 2% markup - 1% GLOBAL VALUE + 3.33% REWARD RATE) but that's not acceptable at most places in europe. The NIYOX Equitas Debit card will be the go to backup option.

I am looking for a credit card which provides net positive reward rate for forex transactions (i.e. even if markup, it is compensated by reward rate)

I know of two such cards
1) HDFC Infinia - not able to get it
2) Axis Reserve - Fees are too high for me

Other options
1) IDFC WOW
2) SCAPIA - not eligible due to holding federal one card
3) RBL WORLD SAFARI

all three of them offer 0% forex but no rewards on forex transactions.

Is there any card which fulfills the criteria?

anyone heard of amplifi card? i can see 0 forex but not sure about rewards on forex transactions, same for federal scapia

 

[WandereR]

Scapia reward rate is 0 for forex

 

[moneynerd]

As the title summarizes, i am looking for a card which i can utilize for my upcoming abroad trip.

i have DCB (with 2% markup - 1% GLOBAL VALUE + 3.33% REWARD RATE) but that's not acceptable at most places in europe. The NIYOX Equitas Debit card will be the go to backup option.

I am looking for a credit card which provides net positive reward rate for forex transactions (i.e. even if markup, it is compensated by reward rate)

I know of two such cards
1) HDFC Infinia - not able to get it
2) Axis Reserve - Fees are too high for me

Other options
1) IDFC WOW
2) SCAPIA - not eligible due to holding federal one card
3) RBL WORLD SAFARI

all three of them offer 0% forex but no rewards on forex transactions.

Is there any card which fulfills the criteria?

anyone heard of the federal amplifi card? i can see 0 forex but not sure abt rewards on forex trxns. since federal is only allowing 1 federal card right now

 

[hritiksakshi]

Amplifi doesn't give any rewards for forex transactions...

Best entry level card would be idfc wow if u want returns

 

[MeTejaHu]

Thank you guys for ur assistance. Made my credit card decision easy.. will be using combination of diners black + idfc wealth now.

One more query....

which debit card to use?

I would need a reliable debit card which I can use for emergency atm withdrawals or use in case of failure of my credit cards if any... The criteria is again zero forex markup + less/no cost of atm withdrawals

Hey, did you try using the IDFC wealth card. Let us know if you got 10x rewards

 

[Pankhuri]

Hey, did you try using the IDFC wealth card. Let us know if you got 10x rewards

Payment amount - 2000GBP = 210942.72
Date - 14/12/23
Extra charges - 3733.69
Points earned - 19895(12657+7238) ~ 4973INR
Reward - 0.587%

 

[ALOAK]

IDFC Wow gives points for forex transactions. It has 0.67% net returns and 0% forex charges. IDFC Wealth also gives points. It becomes net positive post 30K threshold

Idfc select gives 1.99% forex chgs

 

[MeTejaHu]

Payment amount - 2000GBP = 210942.72
Date - 14/12/23
Extra charges - 3733.69
Points earned - 19895(12657+7238) ~ 4973INR
Reward - 0.587%

This is awesome. I'm gonna use this card for my Dubai visa. Thank you so much.