Has anyone had experience of using one of these.  I am wondering if this is the way to go with the issues in India at the moment.

Which one have you got - I am looking at the Travelex one which doesn't charge a dormancy fee

Does JY have an update on the cash situation - is there still a limit on withdrawals at ATM's?

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Has anyone had experience of using one of these.  I am wondering if this is the way to go with the issues in India at the moment.

Hi Jonah

Prior to going on my first JY holiday which was to India, on the recommendations I read on this forum I got a Caxton FX card. Have since used it in many places inc. S.Africa, Zambia, USA and Europe. It has been excellent, easy to use and exchange rates that compare very favourably.

As for leaving money in the account, because interest rates are presently such rubbish anyway it doesn't seem worth worrying about so I leave mine in and it's a nice little "starter" for the next holiday.

Have a brilliant holiday in India it's a great place to go.

Sue

I have just spoken to a work colleague who travels to India a lot and she has advised that ATM's are still restricted to 20,000 INR.  Her advice is to take a credit card which are widely accepted and sterling - make sure you change this at the airport on arrival.  For day to day expenses allow approx. £20 a day = £16,5000 INR but most good hotels will accept sterling.