ISIC Student ForexPlus Card Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply?

Age Requirement

Forex cards can be issued to customers aged 12 years and above.

Mandatory KYC Documents

The following documents must be submitted along with a signed application form by the applicant and guardian*:

If you hold an account with HDFC Bank:

  • Self-attested copy of a valid passport
  • Self-attested copy of PAN (of the applicant or guardian)
    • For applicants who are minors, the guardian's PAN is required if they are funding the card.
    • For applicants who are majors, their PAN is mandatory if not updated in the account.
  • Self-attested copy of an appointment letter, admission letter, or university ID card
  • Self-attested copy of Form I-20

If you do not hold an account with HDFC Bank:

  • Self-attested copy of a valid passport
  • Self-attested copy of PAN (of the applicant or guardian)
    • For minors, the guardian’s PAN is required if they are funding the card.
    • For majors, their PAN is mandatory.
  • Cancelled cheque or passbook copy
  • Self-attested copy of an international travel ticket or visa
  • Self-attested copy of passbook or one-year account statement used for funding the Forex card
  • Self-attested copy of an appointment letter, admission letter, or university ID card
  • Self-attested copy of Form I-20

Important Notes:

  • The bank reserves the right to modify the required KYC document list per regulatory guidelines or internal policies.
  • Guardian’s signature is mandatory if the applicant is between 12 to 18 years old.
  • Please carry the applicable self-attested KYC documents when collecting the card from the branch or have them ready for home delivery.
  • The Forex card will be activated only after verifying all KYC documents.
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Disclaimer: Terms and conditions apply. Forex Card approvals are at the sole discretion of HDFC Bank Limited and are subject to documentation and verification as per the Bank's requirement. Interest rates are subject to change. Please check with your RM or closest bank branch for current interest rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The HDFC Bank ISIC Student ForexPlus Card offers benefits like global acceptance, protection against forex fluctuations, instant reloads, and complimentary insurance. It also provides discounts on books, food, shopping, and travel and acts as an internationally recognised student identity card endorsed by UNESCO.

The HDFC Bank ISIC Student ForexPlus Card is available to students aged 12 and above.

The HDFC Bank ISIC Student ForexPlus Card is valid for two years from the date of issuance.

To apply for the HDFC Bank ISIC Student ForexPlus Card, students need to submit a completed application form, Form A2, a passport-sized photograph, a valid passport, a PAN card, an admission letter or university ID card, and an international travel ticket or visa.

Non-HDFC Bank customers must provide a self-attested copy of their valid passport, PAN card, and international travel ticket or visa. They must also submit a copy of their passbook or a one-year account statement used to fund the Forex card.

Guardian's signature is required for applicants aged 12-18.

The HDFC Bank ISIC Student ForexPlus Card issuance fee is ₹300 plus GST. Additional fees apply for reloading, replacement, and ATM withdrawals.

The HDFC Bank ISIC Student ForexPlus Card allows a maximum load of USD 250,000 (or equivalent in other currencies) per financial year, as per the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) guidelines. This limit applies to both loading and reloading the card.