Have you ever thought of travelling abroad without cash? We can recollect how we withdraw cash from
the nearby ATM and then visit foreign exchange hubs at the airport to get the foreign currency. Most of
the trips are expensive and we have to plan about the fund well in advance. We are sure that all of us
would love to travel and we might be fully funded, but how are we going to beat the risk of theft or
misplacement. Is there something similar to a card that could be easier to carry other than the debit or
credit card. Well, yes this is very easy with Prithvi Exchange Ltd.,
Prithvi Exchange Ltd., provides Travel card or Foreign Currency Card in association with various major
banks such as AXIS BANK, ICICI BANK, HDFC BANK etc; A travel card is a wonderful option while
travelling abroad. It is like a prepaid debit / credit card that help to load multiple currencies. You could
easily manage the expense abroad without carrying the cash in your wallet while travelling. Fluctuations
of currency rate can be avoided by loading your Prepaid Travel Money card with 18 foreign currencies,
save cost with currency exchange charges, safe and secure money during travel. We cater to single
currency Forex and multi-currency International Travel Cards with 18 currencies. It is not mandatory to
have an account with a specific bank as these cards are not linked to any bank.
Forex cards could be categorized into two major types:
Single Currency Card – Used for travelling to a single country
Multiple Currency Card – Used for travelling to multiple countries
These exclusive cards include insurance coverage if lost or stolen. It also avoids the risk of inflation of
rates and locks the conversion rates. According to Reserve Bank of India, the maximum amount that can
be loaded per individual is Rs. 2,50,000 per annum. Forex cards can be used to withdraw money from
ATM but there might be a charge for withdrawing money but using it or swiping it at shops will not be
chargeable.
How does foreign travel card work?
With the ever new inclusion of foreign travel cards, it has been easier for travellers to travel without
money. The foreign travel cards works without any hassle with Prithvi Exchange, once your Multi-
Currency Foreign Travel Card is loaded, it will be instantly activated . It comes with multiple purposes
such as withdrawing cash at an ATM overseas, swiping or paying at PoS terminals at merchant outlets.
Special privileges and offers available on travel cards. At Prithvi we will surprise you with the best deals
and the latest offers…
Trust in our brand and our association will benefit for a lifetime. We deliver services that at par and best
rates in the market. You can avoid the neck of the moment tensions and stress by entrusting the job in
us. We will do all the home work and provide the travel / Forex card without any hassle. Convenient
processes as we at Prithvi are here to ease the process and provide the cards within minimum
turnaround time. We have well connected customer service department where you could call and enquire about the possibilities of acquiring a new travel card. Unused fund can be used for the next trip
or encashed.
Features of Forex card:
This is a safe and secure way to travel overseas without cash. Due to it being loaded prior to the travel,
it can be used instantly on arrival. It is a more easy option compared to cash or travellers cheques. With
Prithvi, the process is very easy and have tie up with major banks enabling step by step guidance. You
could load multiple currencies on a single card. Thereby, you could discard the hassle of exchanging
money in the foreign currency. These cards could also be used at most point of sale centers or online
transactions without additional fee.
The Basic Documents that might be required Are as Follows:
- Application form.
- Copy of passport (self-attested).
- Copy of visa (visas if the trip involves multiple countries).
- Airline ticket copy.
- PAN card.
Benefit of the Travel cards / Forex cards:
- It is safer to carry a Forex card for payments while traveling to a foreign currency. This will help
us to avoid risks of theft. - The ease of using the card similar to debit or credit card.
- One single Travel Card can be used for multiple travel trips
- Prepaid Travel cards can used to avoid paying transaction fee of about the 2% to 5% that is
imposed on international debit/ credit card (Visa/ MasterCard, Issuing bank fees) - You could enjoy special privileges and discounts wherever you travel.
- Unutilized funds could also be en-cashed upon your return to India.
- Best exchange rates will be provided; compared to cash and travellers cheques. One premier
feature with Prithvi Exchange is that we lock the price at the time of purchase itself…. - Travel or Forex cards are available for various currencies such as USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, CAD, JPY,
SGD, SEK, CHF, AED and SAR on VISA & MasterCard platforms.
Facts about Forex Cards:
- Forex cards can be used to withdraw money from ATM.
- If the card is misplaced or lost, please contact the card issuer to block the card.
- Forex cards are covered with Insurance.
- There is no transaction fee imposed on each transaction like debit or credit cards.
- Easy to use the prepaid card at PoS outlets.
- Exchange rates are locked at the time of purchasing the card.
- You could make limitless purchases and enjoy world class experience with a single prepaid card.
- Request to check the balance on the cards before use.
- Ensure that the card is not expired before travel.
- A travel card must be applied minimum 60 days before the trip.
- These cards work with a PIN and CHIP system. It differentiates with the usual debit or credit card.
- Online and offline support assured from Prithvi.
Best Forex Cards in India – 2019
- ICICI Bank Single Currency Forex Card.
- HDFC Multi Currency Platinum Forex Card.
- Axis Bank Multi Currency Forex Card.