Standard Chartered Bank is the largest international bank in India having branches in 43 cities. The credit cards offered by the bank are quite popular among frequent travellers as they come with multiple travel benefits. Another great product targeted at the travellers is Standard Chartered Forex Card. It is a Multicurrency Forex Card which is especially designed for travellers who are travelling abroad to help them carry their money safely. Through this one card, the holder can access up to 20 currencies of the world such as US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, Swiss Franc and many more.
Features of Standard Chartered Forex Card
Following are the key features of this card:
- It is a contactless card which means that the cardholder does not have to swipe or insert the card in machines, every time. Payments can be made just by waving the card in front of an NFC-enabled POS terminal.
- This card even covers insurance of up to ₹ 5,00,000 against any loss/misuse/fraud of a card and even air accidental insurance is covered up to an amount of ₹ 50,00,000. Provides benefits of travel insurance of ₹ 1,00,000 in a form of loss of baggage or loss of important documents. All insurance cover is for primary members only.
- The cardholder can reload currency in their card in any branch or through online banking.
- Provides the facility of shopping from duty-free shops at any airport of India while returning from a foreign trip with the left-over currency.
- Complimentary Matrix SIM card gives ₹ 400 discount for prepaid numbers and ₹ 350 free talk time for postpaid number as welcome gift vouchers.
- The card can be instantly started at any branch of the Standard Chartered Bank.
- Any issue with a card can be easily resolved with the help of a mobile app or internet banking by accessing it with the help of account number. It provides services like converting balance currency to the other currency as cardholder wants, setting up ATM Pin, blocking Card. The cardholder can have a look at its card statement whenever he wants.
- As soon as the card is activated the cardholder will get a kit which consists of two cards. One card is primary card and other one is backup card. A backup card can only be used, if a primary card is stolen/loss/misused. No fee is charged for activating backup card.
Eligibility Criteria and Documents Required for Standard Chartered Forex Card
Only Indian Citizens are eligible for this card.
Following documents must be produced by the applicant to obtain this card:
- Photocopy of valid Indian passport,
- Visa approved proof/Flight Tickets or any other travel proof.
You must contact Standard Chartered Bank to get better information about the eligibility criteria and documentation needed to apply for Standard Chartered Forex Card. You can get all these details by visiting a nearby branch or using customer care help or via the official website of Standard Chartered Bank.