{"id":30569,"date":"2019-01-11T10:55:22","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T05:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=30569"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:09:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:39:19","slug":"dont-let-dollar-rate-delay-your-travel-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/forex\/dont-let-dollar-rate-delay-your-travel-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let Dollar Rates Delay Your Travel Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Foreign exchange may not be one of the first things on your international travel checklist. But you simply cannot do without forex – be it in a form of cash, prepaid forex, or cheque in your travels. Be it for studies or for leisure. While it is dependent on many factors, the foreign exchange rates fluctuate daily.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The US Dollar is the most significant currency in the world of forex. In India, it is one of the most sought-after currency along with the Euro, Great Britain Pound, Singapore Dollar and the Thai Baht. But the US dollar is the most-accepted and the most easily exchangeable currency around the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Amidst the rising oil prices and a global tariff war, the Indian Rupee has reached a record low. At the time of writing, it is trading at around Rs 73 against the USD. Along with the Euro and the GBP, the USD fluctuates a great deal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But, these fluctuations don\u2019t have to affect your travel plans. These fluctuations in currency rates are part of a cycle. So, if you\u2019re travelling abroad now, you buy forex now.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Surprised to hear this? Read on to find out why.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The general rule for buying forex is to wait for the best rate to get the best deal. Most of the times, we buy forex regardless of favourable rates. But some people schedule their travel around these currency fluctuations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Forex is now also available as prepaid forex cards<\/a> which is one of the most convenient ways of carrying your forex around. Travel cards are just more convenient and come with a host of benefits over cash or travellers\u2019 cheques. Prepaid forex cards are efficient and provide a seamless forex experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Thomas Cook gives you not one, but two types of prepaid forex cards that will serve your forex needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Convenience of Prepaid Forex Cards<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Thomas Cook\u2019s prepaid travel cards allow you the freedom of ATM cash withdrawals as well as the convenience of cashless payments at more than 35.2 million merchants worldwide without a transaction fee.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Also Read: <\/em>Buy Forex Online Stress Free Vacation<\/em><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Thomas Cook\u2019s Prepaid Forex Cards simplify foreign exchange, leaving you free to concentrate on more important things like enjoying your trip. Thomas Cook\u2019s One Currency Card<\/a> can be used in over 200 countries across the world. The One Currency Card makes life easier with simplicity and convenience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n