Travel Currency Card
Axis Bank's Travel Currency Card aims to make travelling abroad a truly memorable experience. Available off the shelf
at your nearest Axis Bank Branch and select FFMCs (Full Fledged Moneychangers), the Travel Currency Card is a
secure, convenient and hassle free way to carry money and make payments when in foreign shores.
With it you can attend to your business, enjoy the delightful tourist spots, dine out, and take in the breathtaking
landscape and exotic culture of the country without worrying about money changers and converting your traveller's
cheques into local currency.
For payments, you can directly swipe your Travel Currency Card without any transaction fee at merchant
establishments accepting Visa/Mastercard, Saving you the hassle of carrying cash while on the move.
The Travel Currency Card also gives you a 24-hour access to your money. Withdraw funds in the local currency from
any Visa/Mastercard (Automated Teller Machine).
To get your Travel Currency Card please drop in at your nearest Axis Bank branch or extension counters.
Please note: The usage of this Card is strictly subject to regulations stipulated by the Reserve Bank of India and the
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 from time to time.
Features:
Travel across the Globe
The Axis Bank Travel Currency Card is a prepaid foreign currency card, which is currently available in the
denominations of US Dollars, Euro, Great Britain Pound, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Swiss
Francs, Swedish Kroner, Japanese Yen, Dirhams (AED) and Saudi Riyals (SAR). The Card is available off the shelf at
your nearest Axis Bank Branch and select FFMCs. All you need to do is fill in a simple application form along with
relevant documents and you can walk out with the card in your hand, loaded with the required amount of foreign
currency.
The minimum requirements on the 11 currency denominations are USD-250; EURO-200; GBP-150; AUD-300; CAD300; SGD-350; CHF-300, SEK-1500, JPY 30000, AED 950 and SAR 950. The maximum amount of foreign currency
that can be loaded on to the card is as per the extant guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India.
The Travel Currency Card variants are available on VISA as well as MasterCard platforms. The USD, EUR, GBP, AUD,
CAD, SGD, CHF, SEK, JPY are on VISA platform. The USD, GBP, EUR, AED and SAR variants are available on the
MasterCard platform. The Travel Currency Cards can be used to withdraw cash at over 1 million VISA/MasterCard
ATMs and for purchase transactions at over 14 million merchant outlets across the world.
Convenience Guaranteed
The Travel Currency Card lets you carry and use your money in the denomination you want. You can shop at any of the
Merchants accepting Visa/Mastercard just by swiping your card. Alternatively can withdrow cash from any
Visa/Mastercard worldwide. You need not carry loose change anymore that you are left with when you encash your
Traveler's Cheques.
Also you have unlimited access to your money at any time - day or night. You don't have to waste precious time looking
for moneychangers to encash your Traveler's Cheque. With the Travel Currency Card you can pay directly at all Visa
enabled merchant outlets (shops, restaurants, hotels, grocery stores etc.).
1
Security
A secure 4 digit PIN helps to secure all your cash withdrawal transactions. If your card is lost or misplaced all you need
to do is call on the 24-Hour Customer Service Number, your card will be immediately blocked to secure your money
and a replacement card will be sent to you upon request. As a cardholder you can also access Visa's Global Customer
Assistance Service (GCAS), which can be used to report a lost or stolen card, get emergency cash assistance or
emergency card replacement and make inquiries (charges applicable).
You also get insurance coverage equivalent of upto Rs. 2,00,000 for Loss of Card from the time you report the loss to
us. Please note that it is mandatory to lodge a Police Complaint/FIR for making a claim in the event of loss and misuse
of the card.
Unutilised Balance
Choose your option refill or refund or transfer to a dollar account. When you return from your trip, you can choose to
1. Get your balance on the card encashed.
2. Transfer it to a Resident Foreign Currency Domestic Account.
3. Or simply let the balance on your Card (upto $2000 as per RBI Regulation) remain so that you can use it for any
future trips.
The date of expiry is indicated on the card. During this time you can use your card as many times as you wish. You can
also refill it on your subsequent trips. All you need to do is fill in a reload coupon and attach the necessary documents.
Your card will be reloaded with additional amount within 24 Hours.
You can call the 24-Hour Helpline 91-22-67987700 if you have any queries or questions and to report a lost or stolen
card. The Bank has also set up an email helpdesk ([email protected]) dedicated to providing information
services.
Online Purchases
You can use your Axis Bank Travel Currency Card for online purchases on websites outside India. The card is accepted
at over 1,00,000 e-commerce web sites. There are no charges for using your Travel Card for online shopping and you
can easily track your expenses using our Internet Banking facility.
SMS Alerts
Register for the SMS transaction alerts and get real time details of all your transactions on your registered mobile
number. Save yourself the hassle of visiting an ATM to check your balance every time. Let no transaction slip by
unnoticed, get the details on the go with our SMS alerts.
*The SMS alerts are free if you have registered with an Indian Mobile number. The charges for using the facility with
an International mobile number are USD 1 (or equivalent) per month.
*Disclaimer: The service is dependent on the infrastructure, connectivity and services provided by the local service
provider of the destination country. Axis Bank shall not be liable for any delay, inability or loss of information in the
transmission of Alerts.
www.lionelindia.com
2