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Say goodbye to unexpected expenses with these travel card hacks

Summary: Caught off guard by unexpected travel expenses? Discover how your travel card can come to the rescue. Also, uncover insider hacks to navigate unexpected costs and maximise savings on your journey with a travel credit card.

31 Jan 2024 by Team FinFIRST


Akash is an avid traveller who loves exploring new destinations. Like many, however, he often finds himself caught off guard by unexpected travel expenses.  

In his search to find a solution, Akash discovered one of the best travel credit cards available - the FIRST WOW! Credit Card - a game-changer in handling unforeseen costs without denting one's budget.

Let’s understand the world of unexpected travel expenses and how this credit card with travel benefits can be the solution.


Travel essentials - Beyond tickets, food, and accommodation
 

Travel often entails surprises. With the right travel card, you can ensure that you only experience pleasant surprises. This is especially crucial when you travel on a low budget and unexpected travel expenses are best avoided.

So, let's unravel how Akash utilised his amazing travel credit card and avoided surprise travel expenses during his journeys.

  • ATM cash

Akash knows the importance of having cash in hand during his travels, but ATM fees can burn a hole in your pocket. With his FIRST WOW! Credit Card, he could withdraw cash up to 100% of the fixed deposit value he has with the bank for a mere ₹199 whether in India or abroad. The best part is the 0% interest on ATM cash withdrawals for 48 days. It was a convenient way to access money without worrying about hefty fees.

  • Road-trip assistance

For road-trip enthusiasts like Akash, the FIRST WOW! Credit Card is a boon. It provides free roadside assistance up to four times a year, which became invaluable during his car breakdown on his way to Goa. Valued at Rs 1,399, this feature guarantees a worry-free journey. Additionally, a 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations nationwide, up to Rs 200 monthly, adds to his card's travel benefits.

  • Zero forex mark-up fee

Akash discovered that for international travel, utilising the FIRST WOW! Credit Card is ideal. This unique travel credit card offers advantageous features like zero forex markup fees. It facilitates payments in multiple foreign currencies, including USD, GBP, EUR, and JPY, ensuring cost-effectiveness while abroad, so he can shop without paying extra in exchange fees.

Additional WOW! benefits
 

Other than these benefits, here are a few other advantages that Akash's FIRST WOW! Credit Card offers him:

  • Lost card liability cover of Rs 25,000 safeguards him from unauthorised transactions if he loses his card
  • He can enjoy 50+ in-app online discount offers and dining discounts of up to 20% across 1,500 restaurants across the country
  • He also gets discounts of up to 15% at 3,000+ health and wellness outlets

Applying for the FIRST WOW! Credit Card - A hassle-free process
 

The best part about the card was the seamless and simple application process Here's how he started his journey towards budget-friendly travels 

  • He visited the IDFC FIRST WOW! Credit Card webpage
  • Filled in all his basic details and clicked 'Submit'
  • IDFC FIRST Bank's team got in touch with him soon after

Seize the opportunity with a travel card
 

Akash's story is testament to the convenience and financial security that the FIRST WOW! Credit Card offers travellers. It's not just a credit card but a travel companion that helps you navigate unexpected expenses with ease.

However, the standout benefit is the zero-forex markup fee, a true money-saver while exploring the globe. Whether at home or abroad, the FIRST WOW! Credit Card enhances every journey. 

What are you waiting for? Seize this opportunity and let your travel dreams take flight with this lifetime free travel card. Apply now for the FIRST WOW! Credit Card and turn every trip into an unforgettable adventure!



 

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