Don’t use fi debit card for international travel

[darkjediknight]

I recently got Fi debit card so I could take out cash from ATM when travelling abroad. Was previously using Niyo before they shut down their Global card.

On my recent trip to Thailand, I tried to take out cash from the ATM. They marked it as suspicious and didn’t let the transaction go through. This is very normal and I was like I will contact their support and they will sort this out. I couldn’t reach their customer support. No one came on chat support, no one picked the calls, requested for callback no one called back. Wrote on twitter got an automated message after 2 days and bu that time it was too late and time to go back 🤦‍♂️

Luckily I keep some USD cash for emergencies, otherwise I would have had to use some other card and pay 3.5% markup.

I don’t recommend Fi money to anyone. If you can get a Niyo card, go for it. I never had any issues with them and their chat support was always available.

 

[sudhaacademy]

Travelers should avoid using their FI debit cards abroad. It may lead to high foreign transaction fees, limited access, or blocked payments. Instead, opt for a travel-friendly credit card or forex card to ensure smooth, secure, and cost-effective transactions during your trip. Plan smart, travel safe!

 

[Chiraggyl]

I used last year on Airport ATM in Bali... First transaction went smooth, second transaction was rejected due to security issues... Luckily I have another fi debit card as well

 

[Chiraggyl]

Travelers should avoid using their FI debit cards abroad. It may lead to high foreign transaction fees, limited access, or blocked payments. Instead, opt for a travel-friendly credit card or forex card to ensure smooth, secure, and cost-effective transactions during your trip. Plan smart, travel safe!

Travel friendly credit cards doesn't allow free/nominal charges ATM withdrawals.. Also Fi don't have foreign transaction fees

 

[Ra.One]

Travel friendly credit cards doesn't allow free/nominal charges ATM withdrawals.. Also Fi don't have foreign transaction fees

Best DC for forex transactions or ATM withdrawals are cards from IndusInd.

 

[iamdhamo]

For me payments went thru smooth but standing instruction was set n since turned off intl txn when I returned the txn got failed and I replaced the dc itself

Decided not to use fi dc for intl going forward