Axis Bank Forex Card

Axis Bank currently offers the following 6 different Forex Cards catering to different travelling purposes:

1. Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card enables users to preload cash in 16 multiple currencies, eliminating the need to have separate cards for every country. The card comes with a validity period of 5 years. It offers exclusive travel offers, dining benefits, and emergency assistance services enabling cardholders to enjoy their travel a lot more with just one card.

Key Features

• Load cash in 16 different currencies including USD, EUR, AUD, CAD, AED, etc.
• Option to load single or multiple wallets depending on your travel destination.
• Make retail payments by simply waving the card at the POS terminal with payWave technology.
• The choice to select a personalised image to be imprinted on the card from images available in the Axis Bank’s gallery.
• Locked-in exchange rate feature helps in keeping the cash in the card unaffected by fluctuating currency rates.
• No need to pay cross-currency charges to make payments in other countries.
• Earn 2 reward points for spending every USD 5 (or equivalent) at any merchant outlet worldwide.
• Block the card immediately with TripAssist in case of card loss/theft in another country. With this feature, you can also get emergency cash and assistance on a lost passport.
• Rs. 3 Lakhs insurance coverage for the lost/ stolen/ counterfeit card.
• The card is accepted at 10 Million ATMs and 80 Million merchants.
• Digital reload and balance enquiry.
• Once your foreign trip is completed, you can either encash your balance on the card or transfer the same to another account. You can also retain a balance of up to USD 2,000 for future trips.

2. Axis Bank World Traveller Forex Card

Axis Bank World Traveller Forex Card is a perfect match for Indin travelers. This travel forex card lets you earn award miles for every loading and spending. It accepts 16 most widely used currencies and can be used at 30 Million retail and 1 Lakh e-commerce websites.

Key Features

• Load up to 16 of the most extensively used currencies like USD, EUR, AUD, CAD, AED, etc.
• Can be used across 30 Million shopping outlets and 1 Lakh e-commerce websites in India and abroad.
• Free enrollment to the Miles & More membership program.
• Save up to 4% with respect to other forex options.
• Earn award miles (without any limit) for all loadings and card spending.
• Make payments for all travel, shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment needs.
• Pay by simply waving the card at the contactless readers.
• Reload easily via Axis Bank internet banking and mobile app.
• Track your balance via Axis Bank internet banking, mobile app and SMS service
• Track your miles balance by logging into your Miles & More account.
• Redeem earned miles for a wide range of products online and offline.

3. Axis Bank Diner’s Card

Axis Bank Diner’s Card is a prepaid foreign currency card. It is available on Diner’s network and is accepted at 22 Million+ merchant outlets across the world. The card can be used to withdraw cash at 1 million+ ATMs. It is currently available only in US currency.

Key Features

• Pay directly at all Diners-enabled merchant outlets such as restaurants, hotels, shops, grocery stores, etc. located across the globe.
• The card is accepted at 1 Million+ Diners ATMs and 22 Million+ merchant outlets across the world.
• Complimentary insurance cover worth Rs. 3 Lakhs provides protection against any fraudulent usage of the card.
• Complimentary insurance cover worth Rs. 60,000 in case of ATM robbery and assault (including medical expenses).
• Once your foreign trip is completed, you can either encash your balance on the card or transfer the same to another account. You can also retain a balance of up to USD 2,000 for future trips.
• The card is accepted at over 1 Lakh e-commerce websites without any additional charges.

4. Axis Bank Single Currency Card

Axis Bank Single Currency Card is a prepaid travel card that can be preloaded with a single foreign currency. It is suitable for those who frequently travel to only one country. The same card cannot be used for loading another currency and you will have to purchase separate cards for each currency. This forex card is currently available in 11 different currencies.

Key Features

• This card is available in 11 currencies including USD, EUR, AUD, CAD, SAR, etc.
• The card is not valid in India, Nepal and Bhutan.
• It is available on VISA as well as MasterCard platforms.
• Users can withdraw cash at 2 million+ VISA/MasterCard powered ATMs and shop at 34 Million+ merchant outlets across the world without any transaction fee.
• Complimentary insurance cover worth Rs. 3 Lakhs provides coverage against fraudulent usage of the card in case of card loss/theft.
• Users get a daily purchase limit of USD 10,000 and a cash withdrawal limit of USD 5,000 (or equivalent).
• Earn 2 reward points for spending every USD 5 (or equivalent) at any merchant outlet worldwide.
• Once your foreign trip is completed, you can either encash your balance on the card or transfer the same to a resident foreign currency domestic account.

5. Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card

Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is preloaded with foreign currencies so that you can access money in the required regional currency. You can top up depending on your requirements, check your balance on the go and shop conveniently with this card. The card offers accelerated Club Vistara (CV) points, welcome bonus CV points, and so much more.

Key Features

• Load up to 16 of the most widely used currencies including USD, EUR, THB, AUD, CAD, AED, etc.
• Highly competitive exchange rates with no extra fees per transaction.
• Free enrollment to the Club Vistara Base membership.
• Earn a welcome bonus of 500 CV points on loading the card for the first time.
• Earn 3 CV points on spending each USD 5 (or equivalent).
• Make payments for all travel, shopping, dining, lodging, and entertainment needs.
• Reload easily via Axis Bank internet banking and mobile app.
• Track your balance by logging into your Miles & More account.
• Track your CV points balance by logging into your Club Vistara account.
• Redeem your CV points with Air Canada, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and other partner airlines.

6. Axis Bank Burgundy Multi-Currency Forex Card

The Axis Bank Burgundy Multi-Currency Forex Card offers attractive privileges to burgundy customers like 6 global ATM transaction fee waivers in a year, card issuance, reload, encashment fee waivers, and much more.

Key Features

• Load up to 16 of the most widely used currencies including USD, EUR, THB, AUD, CAD, AED, etc.
• Get 6 global ATM transaction fee waivers in a year.
• Get card issuance, reload, and encashment fee waivers.
• Digital reload through internet banking and mobile banking.
• Complimentary insurance cover worth Rs. 3 Lakhs provides coverage against fraudulent usage of the card in case of card loss/theft.

Some common fees and charges applicable on Axis Bank Forex Cards are mentioned below:

To apply for Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card, Diner’s Card and Single Currency Card, you will be required to submit a copy of the following documents along with the application form to Axis Bank Branch/ Money Changers:

• Passport
• Form A2 (mandatory for amounts above USD 5,000)
• PAN Card (mandatory for new customers without any past relationship with Axis Bank). For existing Axis Bank customers, a PAN card is necessary if the cumulative Forex purchase exceeds USD 10,000 in the financial year.
• Visa
• Airline ticket

Forex Cards can be reloaded (for up to 5 years) whenever necessary by submitting copies of the following documents at the Axis Bank branch:

• Application form (if reload is done through branch)
• Form A2 for amounts above USD 5,000 or equivalent
• Visa (for a new trip, but not for the same trip)
• Airline ticket (for a new trip, not for the same trip)
• PAN Card (mandatory if the cumulative Forex purchase exceeds USD 10,000 in the financial year)

You can contact us at the numbers given below regarding any queries related to Axis Bank Forex Cards:

• For World Traveller Forex Card: 4067194000
• For other cards:

Apart from the 24×7 customer care helplines given above, you can also contact the Axis Bank customer care team by sending an e-mail to www.axisbank.com/support from your registered e-mail ID: