How to get a Forex Card?

Smart travellers are increasingly choosing a Forex Card over hard cash and travellers' cheques to pay for their expenses when they travel abroad.

A Forex Card is a prepaid card that you can load with the amount of foreign currency you need by paying Indian rupees. Like any other credit or debit card, you can use a Forex Card to pay with a swipe. You can read more about the Forex Card here.

That’s great. So, how do I get a Forex Card?

HDFC Bank has a simple and hassle-free application process for its range of Forex Cards. You can apply for a card online in minutes or walk into a branch and complete the process.

Here’s how to get a Forex Card in no time.

HDFC Bank has an easy process to apply for a Forex Card online. Simply visit the Forex application page on the bank’s website and follow the steps.

If you are an HDFC Bank Savings customer, keep your customer ID ready. You can apply in just three easy steps.

• Step 1: Enter what you need (type of card, amount of forex, etc.), and it calculates the cost for you.
• Step 2: Enter travellers’ details (keep your Aadhar No, Passport, travel plans handy)
• Step 3: Make payment

If you are not a Savings customer, follow the steps outlined in the Forex Card online application form, and after successful completion, you can get your card delivered to your doorstep in three days.

If you personalise your card, you may have to wait a week.

You don't need many documents to get a Forex Card, as you likely already have most of them. Here's a list of the essential KYC documents for a Forex Card.

• Forex Card Application Form available at the branch or online
• A self-attested copy of your passport 
• A self-attested copy of your Visa (For non-customers)
• A self-attested copy of your ticket (For non-customers)