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Forex Card vs Cash vs Credit Card
For international travel, the cheapest option depends on amount, purpose (tour package or self-arranged) and how much you've already remitted in the FY (₹7L threshold).
$2000
₹85.00
₹0
To track ₹7L LRS threshold.
Forex prepaid card(cheapest)
₹1,73,400
Base: ₹1,73,400
Currency cash (via bank)
₹1,75,100
Base: ₹1,75,100
Credit card abroad
₹1,77,021
Base: ₹1,77,021
TCS is refundable as ITR credit. The card market rate is ~3% better than cash counter.