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Application Process
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Card Management & Control
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Multiple reloading Options
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Online usage allowance
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Secured Transactions with Chip & PIN at POS & ATM
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Most Important Terms and Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
Multicurrency ForexPlus Card, also known as a Forex Multi Currency Card, is a prepaid card designed for international travellers. This card allows users to load multiple foreign currencies onto a single card, offering the flexibility to use foreign exchange efficiently during international travel.
- Your HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card will be activated with the required currencies within 6 to 7 hours from the bank receiving the funds from you.
- Once active, the card can be used at any international location for making payments at POS terminals or to withdraw cash at ATMs. (Usage of the card is not allowed in India, Nepal and Bhutan.)
- HDFC Bank Multicurrency Forex Card works just like any Debit / Credit Card for making payments at Merchant Establishments that have an electronic terminal. The transaction amount is deducted from available balance on the Multicurrency card.
- The card is accepted at all Merchant Establishments displaying the VISA/MasterCard symbol.
- The card can be used to withdraw cash at all VISA/MasterCard ATMs worldwide. Irrespective of the currency loaded on the card, the cash will be dispensed based on the currencies supported at the ATMs. Please note that you can select /change your ATM PIN with the help of Prepaid NetBanking facility for Multicurrency Cards.
The Multicurrency ForexPlus Card allows you to preload the card with various foreign currencies, negating the need to carry multiple debit cards or cash. The ForexPlus Card also shields users from exchange rate fluctuations and offers the convenience of withdrawing cash in foreign currencies from ATMs.
The Multicurrency ForexPlus Card does not include lounge access as a standard feature. However, some premium or specialised versions of the card may offer lounge access as an added benefit. It's advisable to check the specific terms and conditions of the card offer to determine if lounge access is included.
Yes, obtaining a Multicurrency ForexPlus Card is a relatively quick process. HDFC Bank offers the option to apply for the card online or through their branches. While the card may be provided instantly at select branches, online applications may require a short processing time before the card is dispatched.
The Multicurrency ForexPlus Card by HDFC Bank offers a range of features and benefits tailored for seamless international travel. You can load multiple currencies onto a single card, and enjoy the convenience of managing your foreign exchange needs efficiently. The key features include:
Multi-currency usage
Globally accepted
Emergency cash assistance
Free comprehensive insurance cover
Anyone is eligible to apply for the HDFC Bank Multicurrency Forex Card.
Applying for the Multicurrency ForexPlus Card is a straightforward process. Interested individuals, whether HDFC Bank customers or not, You can follow these simple steps:
Visit the HDFC Bank website or visit a local branch
Fill out the application form with the necessary details
Submit the required KYC documents along with the application form
For the convenience of applicants, the card can often be collected instantly from select branches, or it may be delivered to the applicant's doorstep
Documents required for the Multicurrency ForexPlus Card:
Self-attested copies of the documents below are needed to apply for a Multicurrency ForexPlus Card as Proof of Identity, Proof of Residency, and Income documents.:
Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Passport
VISA/ticket (Optional for existing HDFC Bank customers)
Non-HDFC Bank Customers also need to submit a cancelled cheque/passbook and a copy of one year Bank Statement.
In case your card gets lost or stolen, all you have to do is call HDFC Bank PhoneBanking immediately and report the loss of your card to get it blocked. You can also log in to Prepaid NetBanking and hotlist your card, which happens instantly.
If you have been issued or taken an additional back-up card, you can activate the back-up card by calling HDFC Bank Phone Banking or by logging in to Prepaid NetBanking. Once the back-up card is activated, all the funds from the primary card will be transferred automatically to the back-up card.
Yes, you can load your Multicurrency card by issuing a cheque against the amount to be loaded. However, the card will be loaded post-realisation of the cheque deposited by you. On realisation of the funds, the day’s prevailing sale exchange rate will be applicable for loading the card.
DCC stands for Dynamic Currency Conversion, whereas MCC stands for Multiple Currency Conversion. DCC / MCC at ATM / POS gives the cardholder an option to initiate a transaction in the currency of their choice. It also assists the cardholder to know the exact transaction value in the currency selected at the time of the transaction.
You can reset the ATM PIN by following the steps below:
- Log in to Prepaid NetBanking using IPIN.
- Select My Request >> Set ATM PIN >> Select the Active Card (Radio Button).
- Answer the secret question.
- Mention DOB, Card Expiry and submit.
- Enter the new ATM PIN to be set and finally submit.
You will then get an SMS/email alert on your registered mobile number/email address.