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What are the disadvantages of forex card?

Cons of Prepaid Forex Travel Cards

• Fees associated with forex cards like activation fee, ATM use abroad fee, inactivity charges and redemption fee when balance amount in the card is redeemed.
• Long load times for reloaded funds to get credited to the prepaid travel card.

What is the difference between forex card and travel card?

Here is how a forex travel card scores over a credit card. In the case of forex cards, the foreign exchange conversion rate is locked as soon as you load the money in to it. However, in the case of a credit card, the rates are applied at the time of the transaction, i.e., when you swipe your card.

Which forex card is best for international travel?

Below are some of the best forex cards in India that you might want to have a look at.

• YES Bank Multi-Currency Travel Card.
• Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card.
• MakeMyTrip HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card.
• ICICI Bank Travel Card.
• HDFC Regalia ForexPlus Card.

What is the difference between forex card and international debit card?

Unlike an international credit or debit card, there is no further cross-currency charge that a bank will levy when you swipe a forex card at a merchant or withdraw cash from an ATM. There is a cross-currency charge, however, if you load the card with one currency but use it in another.

Which is best international debit card?

Best International Debit Cards Offered by Indian Banks

• SBI Global International Debit Card.
• ICICI Bank Sapphiro International Debit Card.
• Axis Bank Burgundy Debit Card.
• HDFC EasyShop Platinum Debit Card.
• Yes World Debit Card.
• HSBC Premier Platinum Debit Card.

Can I take cash or credit cards to Bali?

Indonesian Rupiah is used everywhere in Bali. One of the most common questions I get is about taking cash or credit cards to Bali on holiday. Many people are concerned that using a card at an ATM is dangerous because of the possibility of it being skimmed or swallowed, quickly ruining an otherwise great holiday.

Is it better to buy foreign currency with cash or card?

Travel Card. Cash. Prepaid travel cards have better exchange rates compared to cash. For the same amount of money, you can buy more foreign currency in forex card than as foreign currency in hand. For getting money converted directly to foreign currency, the rates are not as good as what forex card offers.

Are there ATMs in Bali and are they safe?

Generally, yes. There are ATMs all over Bali, although there is a continuing problem with skimming machines being used by criminals to capture your card details and either on-sell them or use the cards for purchases. Knowing how to spot an unsafe ATM is easy enough, and I have written an extensive guide for withdrawing cash at ATMs in Bali.

Is it safe to use money changers in Bali?

Yes. Using money changers in Bali will get you the best exchange rate and value for money than any other method. The problem is that there are still many unscrupulous money changers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting tourists.