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What is the forex markup fee on Indian credit cards?

Janhvi Kale

Asked 8 Jun 2026

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I travel abroad twice a year. Which Indian credit cards have the lowest foreign currency markup fee for international transactions?

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Ayushmann Baruah·25 Apr 2026

For the fee waiver condition: most banks count only retail purchases, not EMI, wallet loads, or fuel (in some cases). Read the TnC PDF linked at the bottom of the fee-waiver email — it's usually 2-3 paragraphs of fine print that change everything.

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Alia Nigam·10 Jun 2026

On the add-on card: yes, the primary cardholder is fully liable for all spends on the add-on. There is no separate credit limit or statement. So only issue it to someone you trust absolutely — spouse, parents. Not friends, not siblings you have money disputes with.

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Naveen Ramaswamy·4 Jun 2026

Two cards from the same bank usually share credit limit, not stack it. So if bank gives you ₹2 lakh total, splitting between two cards doesn't increase your available credit. That's a common misconception people carry when applying for their second card.

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