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đŸ’ŗ Forex cards

A prepaid card loaded with foreign currency. Locks your exchange rate, safer than cash, works at ATMs and shops abroad.

ProviderCurrenciesGood for
HDFC Multicurrency ForexPlus20+Wide acceptance
ICICI Student Travel Card15Student perks
Niyo GlobalAll (zero markup)Low fees
BookMyForex / Thomas CookMultipleDoorstep delivery
Wise card40+Real mid-market rate

Step by step

  1. 1Compare markup, reload and ATM fees
  2. 2Apply online or at a branch
  3. 3Submit passport, visa, ticket, PAN
  4. 4Fill Form A2 (LRS declaration)
  5. 5Pay in rupees and choose currency
  6. 6Receive card + PIN, activate
  7. 7Reload anytime via app/net banking

Documents needed

  • Passport
  • Valid visa
  • Air ticket
  • PAN card
  • University offer letter
  • Form A2
â„šī¸ Uses: pay rent & fees, groceries, ATM cash, online shopping. Keep a backup card.
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