Table of Contents
- 1 Is forex card a prepaid card?
- 2 What is a prepaid forex card?
- 3 Where can I get a Forex card?
- 4 Can I use Forex card for online shopping?
- 5 Which Forex card is best?
- 6 Can I transfer money from Forex card to bank account?
- 7 Can I buy the travel Forex prepaid card from home?
- 8 How to apply for Forex/ Forex prepaid card in ICICI Bank?
Is forex card a prepaid card?
A forex card is your best friend on your travels abroad. Think of a forex card as a prepaid travel card that you can load with a foreign currency of your choice. You can use a forex card just like a credit or debit card to pay for your expenses in a local currency abroad. You can withdraw local cash from an ATM.
What is a prepaid forex card?
A forex or prepaid travel card is a pre-loaded card that allows you to access money in a foreign currency. The card can be loaded with one or multiple currencies; some let you load up to 15 currencies. It allows you to withdraw cash in foreign currency, check your balance and pay for shopping in foreign currency.
Do we need visa for forex card?
Documents Required for Forex Card The Basic Documents Required Are as Follows: Application form. Copy of passport (self-attested). Copy of visa (visas if the trip involves multiple countries).
Where can I get a Forex card?
You can get a prepaid forex card from a bank or an authorised forex dealer (also known as money changers). You don’t even need an account relationship with the bank to purchase the card.
Can I use Forex card for online shopping?
Can a Forex Card be used for online transactions? You can use it just like your Credit Card for online shopping or to make online payments for flights, hotel rooms, etc. The advantage of using a Forex Card when abroad is that online transactions will not attract additional (cross-currency) charges.
Where can I get a forex card?
Which Forex card is best?
Below are some of the best forex cards in India that you might want to have a look at.
- YES Bank Multi-Currency Travel Card.
- Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card.
- MakeMyTrip HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card.
- ICICI Bank Travel Card.
- HDFC Regalia ForexPlus Card.
Can I transfer money from Forex card to bank account?
One of the best features of a Forex Card is the ease with which you can transfer money from your Forex Card to a bank account. Forex Cards usually have a validity of three to five years. You can simply retain leftover funds for your next trip or easily transfer it back to your bank account.
What is a Forex card and how to apply?
With a forex card also known as a travel card, you can load funds into your account in a foreign currency. You may use your forex card to pay bills or withdraw money from a foreign currency ATM since it is accepted worldwide. How to apply for forex card? Step 1: Go & visit BookMyForex forex card page.
Can I buy the travel Forex prepaid card from home?
The best part is that you can buy the travel forex prepaid card from the convenience of your home. To further enhance your experience of booking forex, , we offer doorstep delivery of your card. Alternatively, you could also pick it up yourself from the nearest Thomas Cook branch.
How to apply for Forex/ Forex prepaid card in ICICI Bank?
You can submit your request for a forex prepaid card at the nearest ICICI Bank Forex Branch. People with a savings account from ICICI Bank can apply through iMobile app too. How do I put money in my forex/ forex prepaid card? You can load money in your forex/ forex prepaid card online, through internet banking or iMobile app.
What is a multi-currency prepaid Forex card?
A Multi-Currency prepaid Forex card is a card that can be loaded with multiple currencies. It offers convenient, hassle-free payments to make foreign travel a memorable experience. Stop paying the exorbitant exchange rates that your international debit/ credit cards charge.