The rate you see is the rate you get
Matrix sells foreign currency at the live interbank rate — the rate at which authorised dealers themselves transact. There is no spread, no markup, and no margin built into the exchange rate you are quoted.
When you buy USD 1,000 from Matrix, the INR you pay is calculated against the live interbank rate at the moment your order is locked. The rate updates in real time inside the form above.
The only additional charge is the GST applicable on the service component, disclosed upfront. No conversion fees. No service charges. No delivery fee within our 16 cities.
| Where you buy | Markup | Loss on ₹1L |
|---|---|---|
| Most banks | 3–5% | ₹3,000–₹5,000 |
| Other online providers | 2–3% | ₹2,000–₹3,000 |
| Matrix Forex | 0% | ₹0 |
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Why customers buy from Matrix Forex
Three things define how Matrix sells foreign currency: the rate, the network, and the people behind your order.
How much foreign currency can you buy in a year?
Under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), every Indian resident can purchase or remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year for permitted purposes — travel, education, medical treatment, family support, gifts, and investments combined.
Cash carried abroad in foreign currency notes has a sub-limit of USD 3,000 per trip. The balance is carried via forex card, traveller's cheque, or wire transfer. Travel to Iran, Russia, and CIS countries permits a higher cash limit.
Tax Collected at Source (TCS)
TCS applies on LRS transactions exceeding ₹10 lakh per person per financial year. Below the threshold, no TCS is collected.
- Education funded through a Section 80E loan: 0% TCS, regardless of amount
- Self-funded education and medical treatment abroad: 5% on amount above ₹10 lakh
- Other LRS purposes (travel, gifts, family support, investments): 20% on amount above ₹10 lakh
- Overseas tour packages: 5% up to ₹10 lakh, 20% above
TCS is not a final tax — it is reflected in your Form 26AS and adjusted against your final income tax liability when you file your annual return.
Documents required
Verified at your doorstep or branch. Originals are checked; only required photocopies retained.
Common use cases
- Holiday travel — tips, taxis, local markets, small establishments
- Business travel — multi-country itineraries and last-minute trips
- Students — starter cash for first few days abroad
- Limited-card destinations — Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, parts of South-East Asia & Africa