The ForexPlus Card is:

• Accepted at all Visa/ Master Merchant outlets worldwide

• Can be used to withdraw cash at all VISA / MASTER ATMs worldwide. Click to search for Visa ATMs Click to search for Master ATMs

• Reloadable anytime, anyplace

• Available in Australian Dollar, AED (Dirhams), Canadian Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, Sterling Pound, Swiss Franc and US Dollar Currencies

• Comes with a Personal Accident Insurance Cover of Rs 2 lacs.

• Includes Loss of Checked Baggage Cover up to Rs. 20,000 and Passport Reconstruction Cover (actual cost of passport reconstruction only).

Addon card facility available
The primary card can be hotlisted incase of loss and balance can be transferred to the issued add on card.

Online usage allowed (E-com transactions)
The card can also be used for online purchases / transactions eg. To pay bills, buy air tickets, do purchases when abroad etc

Protection against Foreign Exchange fluctuation
The basic denomination of this card is in AUD / AED / CAD/ CHF/ Euro / GBP / JPY / SGD and US Dollars . But you can withdraw cash or use the card at POS in any currency, anywhere in the world. For withdrawals, which are in the card currency i.e. AUD / AED / CAD/ CHF/ Euro / GBP / JPY / SGD and US Dollars, you don't lose out on foreign exchange due to fluctuating market rates

Safer and more secure
This card is accepted at all Visa/ Master Merchant outlets and 24 hour VISA/ Master ATMs worldwide. So no more carrying the bulk of cash or travellers' cheques. And no more hassle of chasing money changers, paying commissions and tracking expenses. Your Card is protected against misuse at ATMs with a PIN.In case your card gets lost or stolen, all you have to do is call HDFC Bank PhoneBanking Numbers immediately and report the loss of your card or Log on to the online facility for Prepaid Cards on www.hdfcbank.com and hotlist your ForexPlus Card.

Reloadable anytime, anyplace
Your HDFC Forexplus card is valid upto the last day of the month indicated on your card. Within this period you can use your card as often as you like. In case your money gets exhausted, this card offers the facility to reload even in the middle of your journey.

Available in Australian Dollar, AED (Dirhams), Canadian Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, Sterling Pound, Swiss Franc and US Dollar Currencies.
Each of these currencies are accepted worldwide and can be changed into the currency of the country that you are in.

Ease of tracking
Get online access to your card account and track your spends, check your balance, Change your IPIN and log an online request for PIN change. What more, we'll also send you a statement of account to your mailing address at the end of every month during which any card transaction takes place.

Insurance Cover
Enjoy a travel experience free of financial worries with card insurance covers such as Personal Accident Insurance (Death cover only) of Rs.2,00,000, loss of checked baggage cover upto Rs.20,000 and passport reconstruction cover (actual cost of passport reconstruction only).

Purpose

Limit

Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) - For Holidays, Personal visits etc

USD $10,000.00 per financial year

Business Travel

USD $25,000.00 per Trip

Immigration - For people who settle abroad in countries like Canada, New Zealand etc.

USD $100,000.00 per year

Employment Abroad - For a person who is going to work abroad

USD $100,000.00 per year

Medical Treatment - For people who are travelling abroad for treatment

USD $100,000.00 per year

Studies Abroad - For students pursuing studies abroad

USD $100,000.00 per academic year

Fee headings

Charges for the AUD Card

Charges for the CAD Card

Charges on the Euro card

Charges on the GBP card

Issuance fee

125 INR

125 INR

125 INR

125 INR

Reload Fee

75 INR

75 INR

75 INR

75 INR

Reissue PIN

1 AUD

1 CAD

E 1 per PIN

GBP 1 per PIN

ATM Cash withdrawal

2 AUD

2 CAD

E 1.50

GBP 1

Balance Enquiry

0.50 AUD

0.50 CAD

E 0.50

GBP 0.50

Charge slip Retrieval

3 AUD

3 CAD

E 2.50

GBP 1.5

Fee headings

Charges for the JPY Card

Charges on the SGD card

Charges on the USD card

Charges on the CHF card

Charges on the AED card

Issuance fee

125 INR

125 INR

125 INR

125 INR

125 INR

Reload Fee

75 INR

75 INR

75 INR

75 INR

75 INR

Reissue PIN

125 JPY

SGD 1.25

$ 1 per PIN

1.50 CHF

3.50 AED

ATM Cash withdrawal

250 JPY

SGD 2.70

$2

2.50 CHF

7 AED

Balance Enquiry

60 JPY

SGD 0.75

$0.50

0.60 CHF

2 AED

Charge slip Retrieval

375 JPY

SGD 4

$3

3.50 CHF

10.5 AED

What is the HDFC Bank ForexPlus card?
The HDFC Bank ForexPlus card is a magnetic strip based Pre-paid Card introduced in partnership with Visa / Master International, which offers you a convenient and secure way to carry your forex cash. This card offers you the freedom to shop anywhere in the world and provides access to the currency of your destination at competitive market rates. It can be used at all Visa / Master ATMs and Merchant establishment worldwide. This card cannot be used for payments in India, Nepal or Bhutan.

What are the currencies available for HDFC Bank ForexPlus card?
The HDFC Bank ForexPlus card is currently available in 9 currencies, Australian Dollar, AED (Dirhams) Canadian Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollars, Sterling Pound, Swiss Francand US Dollar.

Where do I get this card?
This card is available over the counter Kesari Forex Mumbai,Thane,Pune branch .You simply need to walk into the branch, fill in the required documentation, fund your card and walk out with the Card pack. The card will get activated within hours of the funding being done.

How does this card work?
Your HDFC Bank ForexPlus card will be activated with the loaded AUD / AED / CAD / CHF/ Euro / GBP / JPY / SGD and USD within hours of the bank getting the clear funds from you. Once active, the card can be used at any international location. (Usage of the card is not allowed in India, Nepal and Bhutan.)

The HDFC Bank ForexPlus card works just like a Credit Card for purchase transactions at Merchants' Establishments that have an electronic terminal. The only difference is that the transaction amount is directly debited from your HDFC Bank ForexPlus card balance. Your HDFC Bank ForexPlus card is accepted at over all Merchant Establishments displaying the Visa / Master symbol.

The card can be used to withdraw cash at all Visa / Master ATMs worldwide. Irrespective of the currency of the card, the cash will be in the currency of the country. Only ensure that you remember the PIN given to you with the card pack. The same is unique for every card and cannot be changed at any domestic or international ATM.

Do I need to have HDFC Bank account to purchase the HDFC Bank ForexPlus card?
No, you don't need to have an account with HDFC Bank to purchase the Bank ForexPlus card. You can just walk into any of our HDFC bank branches in India and purchase it over the counter.

What documents should I submit when I purchase the HDFC Bank ForexPlus card?
Guest need to just submit the application form for the HDFC Bank ForexPlus card, Photocopy of your current and valid Passport ,valid visa,valid ticket.

How soon can the card be used after it is purchased?
Your card will be activated with the loaded AUD / AED / CAD / CHF/ Euro / GBP / JPY / SGD and USD within a few hours of the bank having received the clear funds from you. Post activation, the card is ready for use.

Are there any transactions for which this Card should not be used?
Yes, your card should not be used for temporary charges - e.g. paying deposits at hotels, hiring of cars etc. Incase you have paid these deposits using the ForexPlus card and the hotel/car rental agency etc. settles for an amount lesser than the deposit amount or you pay through a different mode the balance amount will get credited into your account only after 35 days from the transaction date.

Note: the Bank reserves the right to charge the Card holder for any unauthorized amounts.

Can the value of the card be topped up?
Yes, the top up or reloads can be carried out in 2 ways:

You can authorize the Bank to debit your account by giving an HDFC Bank cheque or cash or a local cheque drawn on HDFC Bank and reload the card.

Remote reload -by anybody other than yourself is also possible. The person authorised by you for the same will need to come to the bank branch with the money and will need to provide the necessary documents to the bank. On receipt of the application form and the funds, your card will get reloaded for the desired amount.

Can the ATM PIN be changed?
No, the ATM PIN cannot be changed at any of the HDFC Bank ATMs.

What if I forget my ATM PIN?
You can call the HDFC bank PhoneBanking for assistance. A new PIN will be sent across to your mailing address with the bank.

How will I know which ATMs accept the HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card?
All ATMs displaying the Visa/ PLUS / Master Logo will accept the HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card.

Whom should I contact if my card is lost or stolen?
In case of loss of card please report the loss immediately.

You will not be liable for transactions on your Card Account (if any) from the moment your report is registered with the bank.

Who should I contact for my replacement Card? Is there a charge for replacement?
You can call the HDFC Bank PhoneBanking number of your city and ask for replacement of your HDFC Bank ForexPlus card. The reissued card will be sent to your domestic address with the bank.
The charges for the Reissue of the Card are given in the Schedule of Charges.

What is the maximum value for which the Card can be used?
There is no limit imposed on the usage of the Card. Customer's can withdraw/utilise any amount, upto the loaded value on the card at any ATM/POS. However, there are some ATMs which have a per transaction limit on every withdrawal that they honor, which cannot be changed by the Bank. Hence, in such cases the cardholder might need to do multiple transactions if he wants to withdraw a higher amount.

How to activate e-commerce on my card?
Follow 2 simple steps
Step 1: Log on to Prepaid card NetBanking.
Step 2: Enable your e-commerce transaction facility to make purchase