The best travel card for Singapore is the Wise Multi Currency card for tap or swipe large transactions like accommodation and restaurants. Wise offers the best exchange rate for Singapore dollars globally and charges no international transaction fees. HSBC Global and Citibank Plus cards are the best for ATM withdrawals and great exchange rates for Singapore dollars. Both these cards charge no international transaction fee and can be used within Australia without penalties. The best credit cards for Singapore are the BankWest Platinum Breeze and ING One Low Rate as they have the lowest interest rates on the market with […]
No you can not use Australian dollars or US dollars in India. The currency used in India is Indian rupee. It is recognised in shops with the letters ₹ before the numerals, for example ₹50. There are 6 banknotes each with a different colour.
Yes you can use a Visa debit card in India wherever the Visa logo is shown. Be aware not all ATMs accept international cards, so you need to look for the Visa logo. In tourist areas Visa is readily accepted however in rural areas, Visa is less accepted and you are advised to take Indian rupee with you.
The maximum amount per withdrawal is 10,000 Indian rupee or roughly $180. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is 40,000 Indian rupee or roughly $720. It’s important to withdraw as much as possible per ATM withdrawal in India to reduce the fees.
ATMs from Citibank, HSBC, SBI, Axis, HDFC, IDBI, ICICI, Kotak Mahindra and Yes Bank are all banks in India that accept international credit cards. Not all banks accept international cards so you need to look for the Mastercard or Visa logo at the ATM.
You can use your Australian debit card in India and to avoid large fees we advise you to use the Citibank Plus Everyday or HSBC Global debit cards. You can use both debit cards in Australia and India at ATMs without paying 3 types of different ATM fees.
