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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.