Currency Exchange: Best Rates, Forex Cards vs Cash for Indians

The difference between worst rate (airport) and best (online forex card) is consistently 3-5%.

Rate hierarchy: 1) Forex card loaded online (best). 2) Online forex dealers with delivery. 3) Bank forex counter. 4) Airport counter (worst).

Forex card: lock rate at loading, zero transaction markup, multiple currencies, replaceable. Use for 70-80% of spending.

Cash: carry 15-20% of budget. Essential for markets, street food, emergencies. Split between wallet and money belt.

Never exchange at Indian airports. Never accept ‘dynamic currency conversion’ — always pay in local currency. House of Visas includes forex guidance.

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