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Choosing the right debit card, like a credit card, can dramatically improve your travel and lifestyle experience by offering a range of benefits.
As with credit cards, many providers offer international debit cards, which are particularly useful for those who travel abroad regularly. These international debit cards offer benefits including travel discounts, lounge access, reward points that increase when you make purchases abroad, and other related features. Some of these can also offer lower foreign exchange markups and cash withdrawal fees.
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Here are some international debit cards that will enhance your travel and luxury experiences.
ICICI MasterCard World Debit Card:
Cardholders can enjoy a variety of unique discounts and benefits from partner retailers. Cardholders can enjoy up to two free visits to selected domestic and international airport lounges per quarter. Users are also provided with free personal accident insurance and aviation accident coverage. The card also includes zero liability protection to protect the cardholder against unauthorized purchases or loss, theft or misplacement.
SBI International Debit Card:
SBI's Global International Contactless Debit Card allows you to withdraw cash anywhere in the world. Debit cards can be used to purchase items and earn SBI Rewardz points. Customers will receive two SBI Rewardz points for every Rs 200 spent on dining, shopping, fuel, online payments or travel bookings. Additionally, the reward you receive on your birthday is doubled. This debit is available at over 5.2 million merchants in India and over 30 million merchants globally.
IndusInd World Exclusive Debit Card:
The debit card offers 2 free passes to selected domestic and international airport lounges every quarter. IndusInd has collaborated with BookMyShow to offer 1 free movie and event tickets on purchase of 1. Every quarter, cardholders get 3 free tickets worth up to Rs 500. There is no cross-border surcharge on this debit card.
SBM World Elite Metal Debit Card:
The card offers excellent benefits for the ultra-affluent, including complimentary Taj Epicure membership, unlimited airport lounge access, access to elite premium hotels, resorts and Michelin-starred restaurants. The primary cardholder can save $1,000 (around Rs 83,000) on private jet bookings. Surprisingly, his debit card does not charge cross-border surcharges.
Canara Bank Platinum Debit Card:
This is for the NRE/NRO customers of the bank. Cardholders can visit the selected domestic and international airport lounges for free up to 2 times per quarter. They are also entitled to free Rs 8 lakh air accident insurance and baggage insurance. The point-of-sale (POS) transaction limit at the merchant is Rs 5 lakh and cash withdrawal limit is Rs 1 lakh per day.
YES Personal Debit Card:
It offers a range of features and benefits to ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNIs), including affluent professionals and entrepreneurs in areas such as travel, wellness and lifestyle. Some of the most notable features include a 24-hour lifestyle concierge that manages exclusive experiences such as private jets, airport limousines, chauffeur services, e-gift cards from Oberoi Hotels and Resorts on booking, dining and spa experiences at select properties, and unlimited access to domestic and international airport lounges.