If your are looking for a good forex card , HDFC multicurrency forex is one of the best option available in the market which comes with many features and benefits including zero forex markup , card net banking , Complimentary Insurance Cover , Contactless Tap & Pay and many more which we will discuss about in detail in this article.
Features:
1) Zero Forex markup
2) supports 22 currencies
3) HDFC forex card comes with dedicated card net banking
4) complimentary insurance cover
5) Contactless Tap & Pay
6) Emergency Cash Delivery Assistance around the globe incase if you lost your card
Currency supported :
Australian Dollar, AED (Dirhams), Canadian Dollar, Euro, Hongkong Dollar, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, Sterling Pound, Swiss Franc, Swedish Krona, Thailand Baht, South African Rand, Omani Rial, New Zealand Dollar, Danish Krone, Norwegian Krone, Saudi Riyal, Korean Won, Bahrain Dinar, Qatari Riyal, Kuwaiti Dinar and US Dollar currencies.
Complementary insurance cover
– Worry-free travel experience with the most comprehensive insurance covers that come FREE with Forex Cards:
| protection against misuse due to counterfeiting / skimming | coverage up to INR 500,000/- |
| Road/Rail Accident Insurance (Death cover only) | coverage up to INR 200,000/- |
| Air Accident Insurance (Death cover only) | coverage up to INR 5,00,000/- |
| Loss of checked-in baggage cover | coverage up to INR 20,000 |
| Loss of personal documents (only Passport reconstruction) | coverage up to INR 50,000/- |
| Loss of Cash in Transit | coverage up to INR 60,000/- |
charges:
| Card issuance fee | INR 500 + GST |
| Reload fee | INR 75 + GST |
| Cash withdrawal charges | USD 2 + GST |
| Cross currency usage fee | 2% of transaction amount + GST |
| Sr No | Currency | ATM Cash Withdrawal Fee | Balance Enquiry Fee | Daily Limit* for ATM Cash Withdrawal |
| 1 | US Dollar (USD) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.50 | USD 5000 |
| 2 | Euro (EUR) | EUR 1.50 | EUR 0.50 | EUR 4700 |
| 3 | Swiss Franc (CHF ) | CHF 2.50 | CHF 0.60 | CHF 5000 |
| 4 | British Pound (GBP) | GBP 1.00 | GBP 0.50 | GBP 4000 |
| 5 | Canadian Dollar (CAD) | CAD 2.00 | CAD 0.50 | CAD 6600 |
| 6 | Australian Dollar (AUD ) | AUD 2.00 | AUD 0.50 | AUD 6800 |
| 7 | Japanese Yen (JPY) | JPY 250.00 | JPY 60.00 | JPY 580000 |
| 8 | Singapore Dollar (SGD) | SGD 2.70 | SGD 0.75 | SGD 7000 |
| 9 | UAE Dhiram (AED) | AED 7.00 | AED 2.00 | AED 18000 |
| 10 | Swedish Krona (SEK) | SEK 15.00 | SEK 3.50 | SEK 45000 |
| 11 | Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) | HKD 16.00 | HKD 4.00 | HKD 38000 |
| 12 | Thailand Baht (THB) | THB 63.00 | THB 16.00 | THB 178000 |
| 13 | South African Rand (ZAR) | ZAR 22.00 | ZAR 5.50 | ZAR 67000 |
| 14 | New Zealand Dollar (NZD) | NZD 2.50 | NZD 0.60 | NZD 7100 |
| 15 | Omani Riyal (OMR) | OMR 0.70 | OMR 0.25 | OMR 1900 |
| 16 | Danish Krone (DKK) | DKK 11.00 | DKK 2.75 | DKK 35000 |
| 17 | Norwegian Krone (NOK) | NOK 12.50 | NOK 3.25 | NOK 42000 |
| 18 | Saudi Riyal (SAR) | SAR 7.50 | SAR 2.00 | SAR 18600 |
| 19 | Korean Won (KRW) | KRW 2400 | KRW 600 | KRW 5800000 |
| 20 | Bahrain Dinar (BHD) | BHD 0.75 | BHD 0.20 | BHD 1800 |
| 21 | Qatari Riyal (QAR) | QAR 7.50 | QAR 1.80 | QAR 18000 |
| 22 | Kuwait Dinar (KWD) | KWD 0.60 | KWD 0.15 | KWD 1500 |
*GST as applicable
Benefits:
1) Contactless Tap & Pay:
HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card comes with a built-in PayWave technology to make contactless payments at retail outlets. You can just wave the card at a distance of 4cms or less from the payment machine and make the payment securely.
2) Globally accepted: Pay anywhere, anytime
Unlike travellers’ cheques, Forex Cards are widely accepted (most outlets that accept Credit Cards and debit card will take a Forex Card). In addition, you can use your Forex Card to withdraw cash from an ATM instantly.
3) Online usage allowed (E-com Transactions):
Multi Currency ForexPlus Card can be used for transactions online on all major e-commerce platforms. During payment check-out at e-commerce platforms, the transaction will be authenticated either with OTP or Prepaid Card Netbanking password.
4) Emergency Cash Delivery Assistance around the globe:
Incase if you lost your money anywhere in the world you will get emergency cash delivery assistance
offers :
| 1) Students get complimentary globally recognised Virtual International Student Identity Card worth Rs. 999/-. Avail exclusive discounts in 1,50,000+ outlets internationally. | valid till 31st Mar’25 | terms and condition |
| 2) Issuance Fee Waiver on minimum loading of USD 1000( or equivalent currency) | valid till 31st Mar’25 | terms and condition |
| 3) Experience special VISA offers applicable on travel, sightseeing, hotels and shopping on your HDFC Bank Forex Card on VISA Network. | valid till 31st Mar’25 | terms and condition |
Note : The offer mention above may not be valid in future you can check the latest offers here
FAQ’s
what is the validity of HDFC multicurrency forex:
The HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus card is valid for 5 years from the date of card indenting.
