Planning your international trip? Here are 5 questions you should ask yourself before choosing between a forex card and a credit card - Why should I choose between forex and, credit card while going abroad?

While prepaid or forex cards allow you to load your chosen foreign currency, with the option of up to 22 currencies, depending on the bank you use and the destinations you are visiting, up to a specified amount, they do not offer a reward on every transaction like credit cards. On the other hand, credit cards can be expensive, charging a foreign exchange markup, and are also prone to foreign exchange fluctuations. Hence, you need to make a careful choice.Source: ET Wealth, July21-27, 2025 Why should I choose between forex and, credit card while going abroad?