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Best for · Amazon US / Etsy / etc
Best Credit Card for International Online Shopping in India (2026)
Federal Scapia (0% forex prepaid) or HDFC Infinia Metal (0% forex credit) — eliminate the 3-3.5% forex markup on Amazon US / Etsy / AliExpress.
Amazon India doesn't sell everything (specialty US-only products, Etsy handmade, AliExpress wholesale, Pat McGrath cosmetics). Indian credit cards charge 3-3.5% forex markup which adds up fast on regular international shopping. Federal Scapia (prepaid) or HDFC Infinia Metal (credit, premium tier) eliminate the markup.
Typical spend in this category: ₹2,000–15,000/month
Why these specific cards
Federal Scapia prepaid (Federal Bank-issued): 0% forex markup, free virtual + physical card, KYC = PAN + Aadhaar. HDFC Infinia Metal credit card: 0% forex + 5x rewards on SmartBuy + ₹12,500 annual fee (waived ₹8L spend). For routine international shopping, Scapia is the no-friction default.
Top 1 cards for amazon us / etsy / etc
Curated picks based on category-specific reward rates and fit. See our rating methodology for how we evaluate.
What to evaluate before picking
- Forex elimination is the #1 lever (3.5% on standard cards eats reward gains)
- Volume threshold for premium-fee card vs free prepaid
- Network coverage at international merchants (Visa > Mastercard > Diners > Amex)