Thomas Cook (India) Limited, a leading omnichannel forex services company, has joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). They will launch the first RuPay AED prepaid forex card tailored for Indian travellers visiting the UAE. This innovative card, powered by NPCI’s certified partner, CARD91, marks a significant step in enhancing the convenience of forex services for Indian tourists.
Thomas Cook India & NPCI Launch RuPay AED Forex Card
Outbound travel from India is booming. It saw a notable 12% year-on-year increase in visitors to Dubai in the first quarter of 2024. Thomas Cook’s foreign exchange business has also seen a twofold growth, reflecting a growing demand for AED by Indian travellers. To capitalise on this opportunity, the RuPay AED card is designed to offer extensive usage across the UAE, including transactions and ATM withdrawals.
The Thomas Cook RuPay AED forex card comes with several special benefits:
- Thomas Cook travel vouchers worth ₹13,900.
- Lounge access at international airports in India.
- Free ATM withdrawals in the UAE.
- Free card replacement in case of loss.
- Complimentary insurance cover of up to ₹7,50,000.
- 50% off on photographic experiences at top UAE attractions, including Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium.
- KrisFlyer miles on every Forex purchase.
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‘Ghar Pe Forex’ Service
Thomas Cook’s strategic omnichannel model ensures customer convenience through India’s largest forex network, comprising over 4,000 touchpoints. This includes retail outlets, airport counters, an online forex store and a virtual forex branch. It also includes digital tools like Video KYC and TCPay. The company’s innovative Ghar pe Forex service offers doorstep delivery for added convenience.
Mr. Deepesh Varma, Executive Vice-President of Foreign Exchange at Thomas Cook (India) Limited, expressed delight in being the first partner in India to launch the RuPay AED prepaid forex card with NPCI. Mr. Kunal Kalawatia, Chief of Products at NPCI, emphasised that the RuPay Forex Card is a progressive step towards providing innovative forex solutions. It meets the evolving needs of Indian travellers.
The company’s extensive cashless portfolio includes the multicurrency Borderless prepaid card, the One Currency (USD) prepaid card, the Study Buddy Card for overseas education, and the eco-friendly EnterpriseFX card for business travellers. Thomas Cook serves over one million active Forex prepaid card users. It also serves 1,000+ corporates, 300,000+ outbound travellers, and 100,000+ students studying abroad.
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