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Which credit cards are accepted internationally without forex markup?

Saanchi Das

Asked 21 May 2026

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I am travelling to Europe next month. Which Indian credit cards have zero or very low foreign currency markup fees?

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Sachin Nigam·24 Apr 2026

Forex markup comparison: Amex = 3.5%, HDFC Infinia/Diners Black = 2.0%, Axis Atlas = 3.5% but with milestone fee waivers, ICICI Emeralde = 3.5%, Standard Chartered = 3.5%. If you travel more than twice a year, the math favours Infinia or Diners Black.

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Darshan Pillai·11 Mar 2026

Honestly, the annual fee is on the higher side. But if you spend consistently on the accelerated categories, the cashback more than offsets it. I did the maths on my own statement last year and came out ahead by about ₹3,200.

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