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Managing your Forex Prepaid Card is now easier than ever! There’s absolutely no need to visit a branch or even to pick the phone up and dial the number for our Customer Care service. Simply relax and manage all the functions on your Forex Prepaid Card by yourself, from the comfort of your home.

ICICI Bank Forex Prepaid Cards provide digital interfaces that are simple to use. You can view and handle minor issues and place requests for information. Eager to check it out for yourself? Log in to the ‘Self Care Portal’, use our Internet Banking service or iMobile app to start managing your Forex Prepaid Cards with just a click.

The ‘Self Care Portal' is an exclusive, real-time account management portal that’s designed for customers of ICICI Bank’s Forex Prepaid Cards. This portal provides 24x7 access, so you can monitor your spends, block/unblock your cards, reset your ATM PIN, carry out instant wallet-to-wallet fund transfers and do so much more.

Here’s a preview of some of the Forex Prepaid Card functions available through the ‘Self Care Portal’. See for yourself how you can carry out these tasks.

• Change/regenerate your ATM/POS PIN : My Profile > My setup > Repin
• E-Com activation: My profile > My setup > E-com activation
• Change/regenerate your online login/transaction passwords : My Profile > My setup > Change password
• View/download your transaction history: My Accounts > Statement > View
• Temporarily block/unblock your Forex Prepaid Card: My Accounts > Support functions > Change card status
• Instant wallet-to-wallet transfer : My Profile > Fund transfer > Wallet-to-wallet transfer

How to register your Forex Prepaid Card on the ‘Self Care Portal’?

That’s very easy. Simply follow these steps to register you on the portal.

• Enter the number on your Forex Prepaid Card.
• Enter your four-digit ATM PIN.
• Define your User ID, login password and transaction password.
• Set your security questions and enter their respective answers.
• Submit this information to create your user ID.

 Already have an account? Click on the button below to log in.

Manage your Forex Prepaid Cards through iMobile app or Internet Banking

With ICICI Bank Internet Banking and iMobile app, you can now link your Forex Prepaid Cards and the cards of your close relatives to your Savings Account to view, manage and update the basic details on the go.

These are some of the Forex Prepaid Card functions available through our Internet Banking portal and iMobile app.

• View the balance in your Forex Prepaid Cards.
• View the last 10 transactions.
• Instantly reload your Forex Prepaid Cards.
• Update your e-mail ID and mobile number (both domestic and international)
• Block or unblock your Forex Prepaid Cards.
• Get online refunds on your Forex Prepaid Cards.
• Generate PINs for your Forex Prepaid Cards.

How to link your Forex Prepaid Cards on Internet Banking?

Link your Forex Prepaid Cards with these simple steps:

• Log in to Internet Banking.
• Click on ‘My Accounts’ and select ‘Forex and Forex Prepaid Cards.’
• Click on ‘Link Forex Prepaid Card’ and select ‘Self’ or ‘Close Relative’ as the case may be.
• For close relatives (parents, spouse or kids), please upload a relationship proof (like a PDF of passport or marriage certificate), as applicable.
• Enter the number on the Forex Prepaid Card and the passport number of the cardholder.
• Enter the mobile number and the e-mail ID registered as per your Savings Account, so we can send you the relevant updates.
• Submit your request and note the reference number for future reference.

How to link your Forex Prepaid Cards using iMobile app?

That’s easy. Just follow these steps to link your Forex Prepaid Cards:

• Log in to iMobile app.
• Click on ‘Cards, Loans and Forex’ and select ‘Forex and Forex Prepaid Cards.’
• Click on ‘Link Now’ and select ‘Self’ or ‘Close Relative’ as the case may be.

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ICICI Bank Travel Card: Charges, benefits and other details

A travel card is a smart, convenient and secure alternative to carry foreign currency while travelling overseas. with such travel cards, travellers can now avoid currency rate fluctuations..

New Delhi: With time, more and more Indians are going on international trips for business or leisure. A recent Bain and Company report revealed that a total of 26 million international trips were taken by Indians in 2018 and they spent $22 billion on these trips in total. As more Indians travel abroad, travel cards are becoming rather popular in the country.

A Travel Card is a smart, convenient and secure alternative to carry foreign currency while travelling overseas. With such travel cards, travellers can now avoid currency rate fluctuations and save cross-currency charges. These cards can be loaded easily and can be used to make payments only on international websites and merchant outlets overseas.

One of India's largest private sector lender, ICICI Bank also offers travel card facilities. Presently, the delivery of ICICI Bank Travel Card is available only in 10 major cities namely Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Baroda, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune. ICICI Bank offers Goibibo Travel Card, Sappihro Travel Card, Coral Travel Card and Multi-currency Travel Card.

Here's everything you need to know about ICICI Bank travel card

Documents required:

1. Form A2 cum application and LRS declaration

2. Self-attested copy of PAN Card

3. Original Passport along with self-attested photocopy

4. Original Aadhar Card along with a self-attested photocopy

5. Self-attested copy of VISA. (for non-ICICI Bank customer)

6. In case VISA is on arrival then a copy of air ticket to be taken (for non-ICICI Bank customer)

7. Any other supporting document if required as per RBI guidelines

How to apply for the card

1. Net Banking Method:

Step 1. Login to ICICI Bank Internet Banking

Step 2. Click ‘Forex & Travel Cards’ under ‘My Accounts’

Step 3. Click ‘Buy a new Travel Card’

Step 4. Enter the requisite details

Step 5.  The Travel card will be loaded and delivered at your doorstep within 3 working days.

iMobile app method:

Step 1. Open the iMobile app and go to 'Cards, Loans & Forex'

Step 2. Select 'Request Currency Notes or Travel Card' within Forex

Step 3. Fill in the requisite details

Step 4. Travel Card will be loaded and delivered at your doorstep within 3 working days.

ICICI Bank Forex Branch method:

Step 1. Walk into the nearest ICICI Bank Forex Branch

Step 2. Fill in the travel card application form

Step 3. Submit the requisite documents and show the original documents for verification

Step 4. Travel card kit will be provided immediately and the card will be loaded within one working day.

1. Joining fee: Rs 150, Reload fee: Rs 100, Inactivity fees USD 5.00 or equivalent for every 180 days of inactivity

2. Transaction fee: Point of Sale (POS)/Online - NIL; Cross currency fees: 3.5% + Goods and Service Tax (GST), Wallet to Wallet transfer fee: 2.5% of the transfer amount (from the destination wallet)

3. Cash Advance/ Cash at POS transactions fee: 0.5% of transaction amount. It is a facility through which ICICI Bank Travel Cardholders can withdraw cash by swiping their card at merchant outlets

4. Lost card replacement fee: International location – USD 20.00, Indian location – USD 3.00

5. Fee for uncapped ATM withdrawals: 0.75% of withdrawal amount

6. International SMS alert charges: Debited every 30 days from the highest order wallet with sufficient balance. In case of insufficient balance, the domestic mobile number will be updated by default

7. All fees and charges mentioned above are exclusive of taxes. Goods and Service Tax (GST) rate of 18% is levied

8. Additional fees for ATM transactions may be levied by the bank owning the overseas ATM used

Benefits: 

1. You can load your Travel Card and use it for making purchases at various merchant outlets and for making payments towards online transactions.

2. 3D Secure authentication enabled on ICICI Bank Travel Card offers additional security through a simple checkout process that confirms your identity when you make payments.

3. You can buy, reload, Refund online through internet banking or iMobile app.

4. You do not need to visit a bank branch or call Customer Care as you can manage all your Travel Card services through the ‘Self Care Portal’.

5. Visa cardholders can avail up to 59% discount on dining, shopping, stay and much more while travelling overseas with the ICICI Bank Travel Card. Mastercard holders can register for 'Priceless Cities' and enjoy the local experiences and discounts at various merchant outlets over the world.

6. The ICICI Bank Multicurrency Travel Card kit comes with a free Replacement Card along with the Primary Card. If you happen to lose/ damage the Primary Card, you can easily activate the Replacement Card without paying anything.

7. Wallet to Wallet transfer available on Multicurrency travel card.

8. Duty-free shopping at Indian airports.

9. Free comprehensive travel insurance and emergency travel assistance.

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ICICI Bank Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card

ICICI Bank Sapphiro Prepaid Forex Card is a premium forex card by the bank as it comes with quite a high issuance (joining) fee of Rs. 2,999 (Rs. 999/annum chargeable second year onwards), and offers benefits like complimentary international lounge access, discounted rates on hotel/flight bookings, and many more. Unlike credit cards, however, ICICI Sapphiro Prepaid Forex Card does not have any reward structure.

Since it is a prepaid card, you need not satisfy any income-based criteria to be eligible for Sapphiro Prepaid Forex Card. You can apply for the card either online or you can simply walk into any of the ICICI Bank’s forex branches and submit your application offline. Read on to learn more about this premium forex card by ICICI Bank.

Joining Fee

Renewal fee, best suited for, reward type.

Reward Points

Welcome Benefits

Movie & dining, rewards rate, reward redemption.

2 complimentary airport lounge access per annum with Dragon Pass, no cross-currency usage fee, comprehensive travel insurance policy, 5% cashback on hotel and flight bookings

Domestic Lounge Access

International lounge access.

2 complimentary access every year

Insurance Benefits

Comprehensive insurance policy including an air accident cover worth Rs. 10 lakh and a lost card liability cover worth Rs. 5 lakh

Zero Liability Protection

Cardholder not liable for any fraudulent transaction on the card post reporting the loss of card to the bank and a cover of Rs. 2 lakh against lost card liability

Spend Based Waiver

Rewards redemption fee, foreign currency markup.

Nil (no foreign currency mark-up fee and no-cross currency usage charges)

Interest Rates

Fuel surcharge, cash advance charges.

USD 2 (or currency equivalent) on cash withdrawals from ATMs, 0.5% of the transaction amount on cash withdrawals from POS

Add-on Card Fee

• Central shopping voucher worth Rs. 500 and Uber vouchers worth Rs. 1,000 as a welcome gift.
• Complimentary Dragon Pass membership with 2 international lounge access per annum.
• Complimentary OneAssist complete card protection cover.
• 5% cashback on online hotel/flight bookings (max cashback capped at Rs. 3,000 per month).
• Comprehensive travel insurance including a personal air accident cover worth Rs. 10 lakh and many other travel-related insurance covers.
• Free replacement card provided with the primary card in the welcome kit.
• The card can be used for shopping at duty-free stores at airports within India.
• Exciting deals around the world on stay, traveling, dining and shopping.
• Discounts on international roaming packs.
• Complimentary lost card liability cover worth Rs. 5 lakh.

ICICI Bank Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card Welcome Benefits

You get the following two benefits complimentary at the time of card issuance-

• Central shopping voucher worth Rs. 500.
• Uber discount vouchers worth Rs. 1,000.

ICICI Bank Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card Travel Benefits

• 2 complimentary international lounge access at airports worldwide with Dragon Pass membership.
• 5% discount on hotel and flight bookings with a monthly max cap of Rs. 3,000 on the cashback.
• No mark-up fee on cross-currency usage.

You get a complimentary comprehensive insurance plan with the card. The following table summarises that all the insurance covers that you get under this comprehensive plan-

Other Benefits

• A free replacement card is provided in the welcome kit.
• The card can be used for shopping at duty-free stores at international airports across India.

ICICI Bank Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card Fees and Charges

• An initial fee of Rs. 2,999 (plus GST) is chargeable at the time of card issuance.
• An annual membership fee of Rs. 999 (plus GST) is to be paid second year onwards.
• No foreign currency mark-up fee and no cross-currency usage charges.
• A cash advance fee of USD 2 is applicable on cash withdrawals from ATMs. If you withdraw cash at POS, you have to pay a withdrawal fee of 0.5% of the withdrawn amount.

How to apply

• You can apply for ICICI Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card through internet banking, iMobile Pay app or by visiting any of the forex branches of the bank.
• In order to proceed with the application, you are required to submit copies of your PAN card, Aadhar card, Passport (with Visa) and Form A2 along with the card application form.

ICICI Sapphiro Forex Prepaid is one of the few forex cards that come with an annual membership fee. In the case of most other forex cards , you only pay an initial issuance fee. For this reason, the Sapphiro Forex Prepaid card can be a good pick for someone who is a frequent international traveler as, unlike most forex cards, Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card also offers plenty of premium benefits like complimentary international lounge access, zero cross-currency mark-up and discounted rates on hotels and flights, that usually, only credit cards offer. Keeping in mind the zero mark-up fee on cross currency usage and all the other premium benefits that the card comes packed with, it would be safe to conclude that ICICI Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card does justice to its high joining and annual fees.

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Forex Card: ICICI Bank launches co-branded multi-currency travel card with Goibibo; Check the benefits

In a co-branded card, there is a partnership between the merchant and the network processor on whose digital platform the transactions are enabled..

Before going to an international destination, the thought of currency conversion takes a lot of mind space. It is all the more important if you have to deal with multi-currencies on your trip abroad.

ICICI Bank has launched ‘Goibibo ICICI Bank Travel Card’, a co-branded multi-currency travel card with Goibibo. In a co-branded card, there is a partnership between the merchant and the network processor on whose digital platform the transactions are enabled. In this case, the merchant is the Goibibo, a leading online travel booking company and the ICICI bank is the network processor.

Goibibo ICICI Bank Travel Card is the first co-branded multi-currency travel card for the ICICI bank. Until now, the bank had Sapphiro Travel Card and Coral Travel Card as their offerings for the travellers.

Co-branded cards offer convenience as well as monetary benefits to international travellers. Most travellers are consistently looking for hassle-free and safe ways of making payments without the fuss that comes with currency conversion.

Anyone travelling abroad, whether an ICICI Bank savings account customer or not, can apply for the ‘Goibibo ICICI Bank Travel Card’ digitally on the Goibibo website and mobile app . The acceptance of the card is across 200 countries and 46 million merchants globally. Further, the card can be loaded with up to 15 currencies.

To offer an enhanced convenience of managing the currencies loaded in the travel card seamlessly, the card allows customers to instantly convert money from one currency to another at Bank’s internet portal, as well as reload currency into the card anytime, anywhere using the Bank’s mobile and internet banking platform.

Here are some other benefits of the Goibibo ICICI Bank Travel Card:

• The card is bundled with benefits up to Rs. 20,000 which includes gift vouchers worth Rs 15,000 from Goibibo along with other benefits, that can be used to purchase flights and book hotels on the travel site. Additionally, customers get 40 paise discount on the currency conversion rate on the loading of minimum USD 1000.
• Complimentary cards’ protection service offered by OneAssist wallet assistance worth Rs. 1,600. This provides theft/lost card protection to customers of up to Rs. 5 lakh
• Discount of Rs. 500 on shopping at Croma outlets (including at airport and online).
• Ola discount voucher worth of Rs. 500 on load of USD 1,000 and Rs. 1,000 on load of USD 2,000
• Dining discount of flat 15% at 100+ Indian restaurants in 6 cities namely Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok.
• Comprehensive travel insurance coverage ranging from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh

Before applying for this or any other co-branded card, look at the cost-benefit specific to your needs and requirements. There may be competitive products available if your requirement does not match the benefits offered by the co-branded card. But remember, there’s always a price you need to pay to keep things simple and hassle-free with no running around especially when you are in an international vacation.

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Prepaid Cards for International Travel: Forex card in India List 2024

Having an international tour scheduled, looking for the Best Prepaid Travel Cards  or Top Forex Cards ? Let us take you on a joyful ride exploring some of the best prepaid cards for international travel. Your trip may be for business, academic or leisure purposes, you have a whole lot of choices.

One gets excited and thrilled when thinking of travelling abroad and visiting new places and people. But, you often find it difficult to manage cash or currency all the time. This is when good travel credit cards come to your rescue. Different banks have introduced a wide range of Prepaid travel cards to support you in your foreign travel. Coupled with a number of benefits and offers, these are an easy and convenient way to handle your payments abroad.

Prepaid travel cards are an easy to use, cost-effective and secure option than carrying hard cash/currency or travellers cheque while travelling in a foreign country. These travel cards are accepted world-wide at retail outlets or e-commerce transactions. You just have to buy one and get it loaded with your chosen foreign currency like USD,GBP,CAD,AUD etc.

Prepaid travel cards or forex cards are available as: Single currency Card (that come with single currency) or Multiple currencies cards  ( loaded with multiple currencies) to ease out your journey at various destinations around the world.

Prepaid Travel Cards or Forex cards India: Overall Benefits

• Prepaid travel cards are available as Visa or MasterCards.
• Travel Cards are accepted worldwide at different places.
• Enjoy locked-in exchange rate on the day of loading your card.
• A cheaper and an affordable way to save yourself from high exchange rate fluctuations.
• You can get better rates than traveller cheques, international debit cards and currency exchange.

Now, if you are planning for a holiday or a foreign trip, you surely need to gather some deeper insights on the Prepaid travel cards and their benefits. Prepaid travel cards: Your perfect travel companion that let you enjoy your holiday or business tour or international trip as a student.

5 Best Prepaid Travel Cards or Forex Cards in India

We have researched and are discussing 5 of the popular prepaid travel cards offered by the leading banks in India.

1. ICICI Bank Travel card:

If you are going overseas, this ICICI prepaid foreign currency travel card shall help you manage your expenses in a comfortable way. The salient features of this card are as follows:

ICICI Bank Travel Card: Features

• You can purchase or reload this card online.
• Instant loading and activation after purchase.
• Free replacement card facility in case of loss/theft or damage.
• You can avail great discounts/offers at merchant outlets, shopping and travel around the world.
• Manage your dining, shopping and other expenses in a hassle free manner.
• Enjoy Duty free shopping at Indian airports with ICICI Multi-currency card.
• Real time account management and useful online features are offered.
• Additional benefits like comprehensive travel insurance, emergency travel assistance etc.

You primarily get 3 variants of ICICI Travel Card :

• ICICI Multi-Currency Travel Card : This is ideal for frequent travellers to multiple destinations.A single card supporting upto 15 currencies including USD, GBP, EUR, CAD, AUD, SGD, CHF, JPY, SEK, ZAR, SAR, THBAED, NZD, HKD.
• Student Travel Card : A perfect fit for student travellers. It offers payment of student fees like GMAT, TOEFL and university and hostel fees. Book international flight tickets, shopping and other purchases can be done through this card. Presently available in 5 currencies: USD, GBP, EUR, CAD, AUD.
• Single Currency Travel Card : This is most suitable if you are going to a single destination especially for a holiday. This is available in 9 currencies : USD, AUD, CAD, GBP, SGD, AED, JPYCHF, EUR.

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2. IndusInd Bank Travel Cards

IndusInd prepaid travel card offers you an easy and fast way to purchase and load currency by following a simple online process. A perfect solution and convenient mode to carry currency in a card for all your forex needs while travelling overseas. Cashless and secure transactions to make your foreign trip a memorable one.

IndusInd Travel Card: Features

• You can simply buy your card online and load it with your desired currencies.
• IndusInd card comes with an embedded chip offering increased protection.
• In-built and enhanced security features to ensure the safety of your transactions.
• Make bookings, enjoy shopping, dine out and grab other exclusive benefits with the IndusInd travel cards.
• A widely accepted travel card at numerous merchant establishments around the globe.
• You also get insurance coverage, an added advantage of this travel card.
• Get protection against exchange rate fluctuation as well.
• You can withdraw at VISA ATMs to have that country’s currency.
• Easy access to your card details anywhere and anytime through the online portal.

IndusInd Travel Cards are of 2 types:

• Indus Forex Card : Indus Forex card comes with 16 currencies for remittance including USD, GBP,CAD, AUD, SGD, SAR, AED and few more.
• Indus Multi-currency Card :  This one is for frequent travellers who visit a number of destinations since managing multiple currencies becomes an easy affair with this card. Multi-currency card supports 8 currencies that include USD,  AUD, CAD, Euro, GBP, SAR, SGD and UAE Dirham.

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3. HDFC Bank Travel Cards

HDFC gives you a wide variety of travel cards to select from based on your preferences and usage. The HDFC travel card list comprises of :

• HDFC Forex Plus Card: This is a popular choice and a favourite of international travellers. Both Visa and Mastercard options available on this prepaid card.
• HDFC Forex Plus Chip Card
• HDFC Forex Plus Platinum Card
• Hajj Umrah ForexPlus Card: This card is specially designed for Hajj & Umrah pilgrims.
• HDFC Multi Currency Platinum Forex Plus Chip Card
• ISIC Student ID Forex Plus Chip Card: A perfect fit for students going abroad for study.

Here is a table showing the various useful details on different HDFC forex cards:

4. Axis Bank Travel Cards

Another leading bank that provides 2 kinds of travel cards to make your overseas trip a comfortable one. Axis Travel Cards also give you protection from exchange rate fluctuations. You can use this card at Visa merchant locations, make online purchases and make other payments using this travel card.

1. Multi-currency Forex Card :  You can load it with upto 16 currencies like USD, EUR, AUD, CAD, GBP, SGD, JPY, CHF, SAR, ZAR, NZD, THB, AED,  HKD etc.

This further comes in 3 different variations:

• Multi-Currency Forex Card
• Contactless Multi-Currency Forex Card
• Multi-Currency Image Card

2. Axis Travel Currency Card : A widely accepted card at VISA/MasterCard merchant outlets and online retailers. Enjoy duty free shopping at international airports in India with this card. This card is available in a variety of 11 popular currencies including USD, GBP,AUD, CAD, SGD, EUR,  CHF, SEK, JPY, AED & SAR and comes packed with few loaded features plus benefits to make your travel convenient.

The Priority banking customers of Axis Bank are charged a flat fee of Rs.50+GST for Initial sale fee of a prepaid travel card.

5. SBI Foreign Travel Card

SBI offers the SBI foreign Travel Card that has been specially designed to cater to your travelling needs abroad. Another worldwide accepted travel card that you can use to clear your shopping,dining and other purchases done abroad. This also comes with several benefits and help you in saving from the hassles of carrying cash. SBI Foreign Travel card is presently available in 8 foreign currencies including USD, CAD, AUD, SGD, SAR, YEN, EUR and GBP.

There are forex cards offered by Standard Chartered Bank, Yes Bank, Indian Overseas Bank and many others to add upon. We shall be enhancing our list with their features as well, as and when we compile the same.

Important :  *GST is applicable in addition to the basic fee and charges.

Please note that the above information has been given on “as is” basis. It may vary at a later date. Kindly check all the details including charges with the respective banks before applying for any of the prepaid travel cards.

So, this was our list of Best Prepaid Travel Cards that can be instrumental in giving you a stress free journey overseas. Did we miss out any important travel card name from the above list? or Do you wish to include any reliable prepaid card to our list? If yes, add it in the comments for us to have a look at its features.

Prepaid Travel Cards or Forex Cards: A Final Take

Prepaid travel cards or Forex cards are for the benefit of travellers in general. Easy loading and online management further eases out their usability features. Moreover, a multi-currency card allows you to load more than one currency into a single card. That’s really great !

As per our personal views and research ,  HDFC and ICICI travel cards have been a preferred choice for international travellers. However, IndusInd travel cards have gained a lot of popularity recently owing to the exclusive benefits and their customer-friendly services. This seems to be a great choice and a perfect answer to your money needs at a foreign destination.

Have you noticed one important thing? These travel cards have few features in common like Worldwide acceptance and easy online availability of the card. So, the one that provides  certain additional benefits is likely to outperform the other. Of course, in this digital world of increasing competition, the one with the best services emerges out as a winner.

The next time when you plan your international trip, may it be a business, leisure or study tour, just make sure to have at least one handy prepaid travel card with you throughout your journey. Prepaid travel cards are indeed a great way to save you from the hassles of carrying physical currency at different places. So, why not lighten your burden and make use of these wonderful alternatives and make your travel trip a memorable one.

Have you used any of the above or any other prepaid travel cards? Which is your favourite forex card? How was your experience using it at a variety of places? Any feedback you wish to share, feel free to discuss in the comment section.

3 thoughts on “Prepaid Cards for International Travel: Forex card in India List 2024”

Well written and informative post. Very well comparison between the AXIS, ICICI, HDFC, Indusland and SBI prepaid travel cards. I think we can get some great deals on these cards from online Foreign exchange vendors.

And this it, IndusInd bank works for me. I am their loyal customer too. I had called them and rechecked them. Very well written article. 10 points for the simple explanation.

I didn’t know there are so many forex cards. Nice explanation given for each of them.

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Comparing Forex Cards: Which One is Right for You?

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Comparing Forex Cards: Which One is Right for You?In today’s interconnected world, foreign travel and international business are becoming increasingly common. With this comes the need for a reliable and convenient way to manage your finances while abroad. Forex cards have emerged as a popular solution for travelers and forex traders alike. These prepaid cards…

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SBI Forex Card vs ICICI Forex Card: Understanding the Differences

Adrika Singh

October 12, 2023

SBI Forex Card vs ICICI Forex Card: Today, Forex Cards have become one of the safest, most reliable, and most affordable options to carry money while travelling abroad. Many banks provide Forex cards for international students with different features and benefits. For example, Axis Bank’s ‘Multi-Currency Forex Card’ allows you to carry up to 16 widely used currencies in one card, and HDFC Bank’s ‘ISIC Student ForexPlus Card’ acts as a ‘dual card’ i.e, it is both a currency card as well as a student identity card. Hence, Forex cards have become very popular and a convenient way to carry out transactions in different foreign currencies.

In this blog, we are going to understand what Forex Cards are, what are their benefits and features, and then take a look at the differences between the Forex Cards offered by two of the most trusted banks in India – the State Bank of India (SBI) and the ICICI Bank.

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What are forex cards, features of forex cards, sbi forex card.

• State Bank Foreign Travel Card – Benefits & Features 

State Bank Foreign Travel Card – Fee & Charges

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Forex cards are prepaid cards issued by banks and financial institutions that can be used either as a debit card or a credit card. They are also known as travel cards and are specifically designed keeping in mind the needs of international travellers and students. They are a convenient way of carrying foreign currency and using it for transactions. Forex cards serve as the easiest tool to manage your expenses abroad and there are different types of forex card options available for students planning to study abroad.

There is a multitude of benefits of having a Forex card such as:

• A means of using multiple foreign currencies: They can be loaded with multiple foreign currencies, making it easier for users to make transactions in the currency of their choice without having to convert money each time.
• Instant reloading facility: The card can be easily reloaded with money through Prepaid NetBanking.
• Obtaining cash in local currency: The card can be used to obtain cash through an ATM in local currency.
• Online transactions: By using a Forex card you can easily make online purchases and transactions on international websites.

Also Read: SBI Forex Card: Rate, Issuing Branches, Benefits, Withdrawal

The State Bank of India is one of the most trusted banks in India and offers two types of forex cards – the ‘State Bank Foreign Travel Card’ and the ‘State Bank Multi-Currency Foreign Travel Card’, while the former is available on a VISA platform, the latter is available on a MasterCard platform. Let’s take a look at them in detail.

State Bank Foreign Travel Card

The State Bank Foreign Travel Card is a prepaid international currency card giving the freedom to the cardholder to carry cash anywhere across the globe except India, Bhutan, and Nepal. The card allows the usage of eight different foreign currencies like US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Pound Sterling (GBP), Japanese Yen (YEN), Singapore Dollar (SGD), Australian Dollar (AUD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and Saudi Riyal (SAR).

State Bank Foreign Travel Card – Benefits & Features 

The various benefits and features of the State Bank Foreign Travel Card are listed below:

• The card is issued on the Visa International platform.
• The card can be used for various purposes like travel, medical, education, etc.
• It allows the cardholder to load and reload a minimum amount of USD200/ AUD200/ SGD250/ GBP120/ Euros150/ SAR750, and CAD200.
• Provides the cardholders with access to competitive exchange rates.
• These cards can be reloaded multiple times as per the need within the limits of FEMA/RBI regulations.

Also Read: ICICI Forex Card for Students

State Bank Multi-Currency Foreign Travel Card

This card gives the choice to the cardholder to load the card with their choice of currency/currencies. Since the card can be loaded with multiple currencies, it can be used in different countries and is thus suitable for international students and travellers. As this card is available on a MasterCard platform, it can be used on ATMs that accept only MasterCard.

Some of the benefits and features of the State Bank Multi-Currency Foreign Travel Card are:

• Cardholders can withdraw local currency at more than 2 million ATMs across the globe accepting MasterCard cards.
• The card can be loaded with different currencies including US Dollars, Euros, British Pounds, Singapore Dollars, etc.
• These cards are PIN and chip-protected.
• The cardholders are not required to give any information about their bank accounts while using the card.

ICICI Forex Card

Like other banks, ICICI Bank also provides Forex Cards and there are four different variants of ICICI Forex Card. Below are the details of these four variants-

The following are the various benefits and features of the ICICI Forex Card-

• It comes with the superior ‘3D secure authentication’ which provides additional security features.
• The card comes with numerous discounts and offers and can be used while shopping and dining out.
• A user can easily buy, refund, or reload the ICICI Bank Forex Card online.
• The card offers a total of 15 currency wallets including GBP, USD, CAD, EUR, AUD, SGD ETC.

The details about the charges of the ICICI Forex Card are mentioned below:

The major difference between the SBI Forex Card and ICICI Forex Card is the number of variants, fees and charges and number of currencies. The details about these differences are tabulated below:

Both the cards come with their special features and choosing one over the other will depend on your preferences. In terms of the number of variants and currencies, the ICICI Bank card provides more choices but in terms of annual fees SBI Forex card is more affordable.

There are four variants of ICICI Bank Forex Cards and they are- -Student Contactless Forex Prepaid Card -Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card -Coral Forex Prepaid Card -Multi-Currency Forex Prepaid Card

ICICI Forex card provides 15 currency wallets including the United States Dollar (USD), and Great Britain Pound (GBP), among others.

A Forex Card is a good option for students travelling abroad. It is a secure and convenient way of carrying foreign currencies. A lot of banks today provide different types of forex cards, including the State Bank of India (SBI) and ICICI Bank. If you are planning to study abroad or go on an international trip then having a Forex Card will make things a lot easier for you. Choose a card from a bank that will best suit your needs.

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