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Practical, India-first guides to spending money abroad. Currency, cards, cash, transport and the things travellers get wrong, for every destination Matrix Forex covers.

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Start with the destinations Indian travellers ask about most. Each guide breaks down the local currency, card acceptance and how much cash to carry.

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Japan

Yen, IC transit cards, rail passes and the etiquette Indian travellers often miss.

Japanese Yen Best: Mar-May, Oct-Nov
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Singapore

A compact, card-friendly city. Where cash still helps and where it does not.

Singapore Dollar Best: Feb-Apr
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London

Contactless travel, Oyster fares and how to sidestep poor airport rates.

British Pound Best: May-Sep
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Switzerland

A high-cost, card-first country. Budgeting Swiss francs sensibly from India.

Swiss Franc Best: Jun-Sep
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Vietnam

Dong in the millions, cash for street food and cards across the cities.

Vietnamese Dong Best: Nov-Apr
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Barcelona

Euro basics, card acceptance and staying a step ahead of pickpockets.

Euro Best: May-Jun, Sep
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What are the Matrix Forex travel guides?+
They are practical, India-focused guides to spending money abroad. Each destination guide covers the local currency, how widely cards are accepted, how much cash to carry, transport payments and the common money mistakes Indian travellers make. Matrix Forex is an RBI-authorised Category II Authorised Dealer, so the guidance sits alongside the forex cards, currency and remittance services you can use for the same trip.
Which destinations do the travel guides cover?+
The guides currently cover 13 destinations across Asia and Europe. Asia includes Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Europe includes London, Barcelona, Prague, Vienna, Switzerland and the wider Schengen area. New destinations are added over time.
Should I carry cash or a forex card when travelling abroad?+
A mix works best. A Matrix Forex multi-currency card covers most card payments at a locked-in rate with zero markup, while a small amount of local cash is useful for taxis, tips, street food and places that do not accept cards. Each destination guide tells you how card-friendly that country is.
How much foreign currency can I carry from India?+
Under the RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme you can buy foreign exchange up to USD 250,000 equivalent per financial year for permitted purposes. For a private visit you may carry up to USD 3,000 equivalent in foreign currency notes per trip, and load the balance on a forex card. Confirm the current limits before you travel.
Where do I get the best exchange rate for a trip?+
Matrix Forex applies zero markup on the live interbank rate, so you avoid the 2 to 3 percent that banks and airport counters typically add. Compare live rates in the currency converter, then order currency notes or a forex card online or at a branch.
Are Matrix Forex services available across India?+
Yes. Matrix Forex runs walk-in branches in several cities and delivers currency notes, forex cards and remittances to many more locations through those branches. You can start online and collect from, or receive delivery through, your nearest servicing branch.

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