Clarification regarding use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards or any other instrument that can be used to create a financial liability as currency

RBI vide circular dated May 09, 2023 has issued clarification regarding use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards or any other instrument that can be used to create a financial liability, as ‘currency’.

A few Authorized Persons are levying certain fees/charges, which are payable in India on such instruments, in foreign currency. It is advised that fees/charges payable in India have to be denominated and settled in Rupees only.

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