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Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card
Axis Bank offers Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card, a safe and convenient way to carry money while travelling overseas. This is a pre-loaded card with foreign currencies that enables you to access money in the required regional currency. Thus, depending on your requirement you can top up, check your balance and shop conveniently. The benefits of Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card include complimentary Club Vistara Base membership along with accelerated earning of Club Vistara Points. Earn 500 CV Points as a Welcome Bonus on loading the card for the first time. Earn 3 CV Points for every USD 5 (or equivalent) spent.
Features & Benefits
The Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card brings a host of benefits and offers for those who are frequent flyers. You can earn and redeem valuable Club Vistara Points while travelling overseas.
One card for multiple countries
Load up to 16 most widely used currencies on a single card, and enjoy a hassle-free journey around the globe.
Read MoreSuitable for all occasions
With highly competitive exchange rates, the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is amongst the most cost effective ways of carrying Forex.
Read MoreEnrolment to Club Vistara Base membership along with accelerated earning of Club Vistara Points.
Enjoy free enrolment to the prestigious Club Vistara Base membership.
Read MoreEarn Club Vistara Points
Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card also offers you complimentary Base membership of India’s fastest rewarding frequent flyer program – Club Vistara.
Read MoreOne card for travel, dining, shopping, hotel booking & entertainment
Make payments with Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card for all your travel, dining, shopping, hotel accommodation and entertainment needs.
Amongst the most convenient ways of carrying Forex
Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card offers the most simplest and effective way of carrying cash while travelling across the globe thereby making your transactions faster & safer.
Reload easily through Axis Internet Banking & Axis Mobile App
- All Axis Bank savings account holders can reload their Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card using Internet Banking and Axis Mobile App.
Track your balance
- All Axis Bank savings account holders can track balance via
- Internet Banking or,
- Axis Mobile App or,
Track your Club Vistara Points
- You can track your Club Vistara Points balance by logging into your Club Vistara account at https://www.airvistara.com/trip/ with a unique login only known to you,
Redeem Club Vistara Points
- Redeem your Club Vistara Points with their airline partners- Air Canada, Japan Airlines, SilkAir, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines, to travel across the world.
One card for multiple countries
Load up to 16 most widely used currencies on a single card, and enjoy a hassle-free journey around the globe. Currencies available: USD (United States Dollars), EUR (Euro), GBP (Great British Pounds), SGD (Singapore Dollars), AUD (Australian Dollars), CAD (Canadian Dollars), JPY (Japanese Yen), CHF (Swiss Franc), SEK (Swedish Krona), THB (Thai Baht), AED (UAE Dirham), SAR (Saudi Riyal), HKD (Hong Kong Dollars), NZD (New Zealand Dollars), DKK (Danish Kroner) and ZAR (South African Rand)
Suitable for all occasions
With highly competitive exchange rates, the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is amongst the most cost effective ways of carrying Forex. Also avoid extra fees per transaction , otherwise incurred on payments made by other forex options.
Enrolment to Club Vistara Base membership along with accelerated earning of Club Vistara Points.
Enjoy free enrolment to the prestigious Club Vistara Base membership. Earn 500 CV Points as a Welcome Bonus on loading the card for the first time. Earn 3 CV Points for every USD 5 (or equivalent) spent.
Earn Club Vistara Points
Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card also offers you complimentary Base membership of India’s fastest rewarding frequent flyer program – Club Vistara. Earn Club Vistara Points that you can redeem for Award Flights and Upgrade Awards.
Click here to know more on how to earn Club Vistara Points on the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card
Reload easily through Axis Internet Banking & Axis Mobile App
Track your balance
Track your Club Vistara Points
Redeem Club Vistara Points
Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card Documentations
If you plan on applying for an Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card, then you would need to have your documentation for Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card in order. You need to submit a copy each for your application form, passport, visa etc. as part of your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card documentation. The documents required have been listed below, as has been the list of documents you would need while claiming insurance.
Keep your documents ready:
Documents required while purchasing/reloading the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card
Submit a copy of the following documents to Axis Bank Branch along with the application form for the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card:
| Sr. | Document | At the time of Purchase | At the time of Reload |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Passport Copy | Mandatory | Already Available - Not Required |
| 2. | Application Form | Mandatory |
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| 3. | Visa | Mandatory | Same trip not required |
| 4. | Airline Ticket | Mandatory | Compulsory in case of next trip, not required in case of same trip |
| 5. | PAN Card | Mandatory | Required if not provided earlier |
Documents required for claiming insurance:
The documents required for claiming insurance under Lost Card Liability are as under:
| 1. | Lost card liability |
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| 2. | Counterfeit/ Skimming Claims |
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| 3. | ATM assault and robbery |
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Please click here to download Claim Form.
All foreign currency conversion transactions will be subject to the prevailing GST rates of the Government of India, effective from July 1, 2017.
Please click here for slab wise GST rates.
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Emergency assistance with TripAssist
In case of loss/theft of your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card or wallet/baggage, you can get assistance with just one call! With Trip Assist, you can:
- Block Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card.
- Get emergency cash to pay hotel bills and/or for return flights.
- Get assistance on lost passport.
- Get emergency cash delivery.
Shop at Duty-Free in India
- Take advantage of duty free shopping with your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card being accepted at all duty free stores across International airports in India.
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Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card FAQs
You may have a lot of questions before you go ahead and purchase an Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card. Here we have listed different Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card FAQs. In case you have questions that have not been addressed in the FAQs for Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card, please feel free to reach out to us.
By joining the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card program, you get enroled to complimentary Club Vistara Base membership. For more details on Club Vistara Base membership, click here.
Your existing membership does not change. You continue to get benefits from your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card to your existing membership as per the terms and conditions.
You start earning Club Vistara Points as soon as you purchase and load the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card. By using your card for shopping, dining, travel, and every other spend during your foreign trip, you earn Club Vistara Points. Please refer to our terms and conditions for details.
For any assistance please contact the Club Vistara Customer-care on +91 9289228888 or write to contactus@clubvistara.com
Please visit to know more on redemption.
If your email id provided in the application for Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is same as that of your registered mail id for Club Vistara membership ID, the same membership ID is updated for your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card as well.
Please login to your Club Vistara account for any changes with respect to your Club Vistara membership ID or contact the Club Vistara Customer-care on +91 9289228888.
Yes, as per the terms and conditions of Club Vistara, the validity of Club Vistara Points is 36 months. For more details please visit
You don't need to mention your existing membership ID. You need to provide the registered mail id for Club Vistara in the application for your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card which will further be used to identify your existing Club Vistara membership ID.
It is a prepaid card which can be loaded with multiple currencies on a single card.
Currently the following currencies are available on Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card: USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD, CAD, SEK, JPY, CHF, AED, SAR, THB, HKD, DKK, NZD and ZAR.
You don't need an account relationship with Axis Bank to purchase an Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card. Simply walk into any Axis Bank Branch and purchase an Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card over the counter.
You need to submit Visa, Airline ticket, PAN, Passport copy and Application form.
Cost of purchasing the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is ₹500+GST.
No, the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card cannot be issued to a person under 18 years of age.
The usage of your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card should be in strict accordance with the regulations of the Reserve Bank of India and FEMA regulations. The amount loaded or reloaded on the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card should be done as per the foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and prevailing RBI regulations in force.
Contactless Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is a fast and convenient way to pay for every day purchases. It has a secure, contactless chip technology designed to help you spend less time at the cash counter and give you the freedom to do the things that matter the most to you. This card is powered by payWave technology supported by VISA which allows you to pay by simply waving your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card.
Ultra-short range – generally less than 4 cm
Unique built in secret key, which is used to generate a unique code for every contactless transaction
Every transaction is securely authorised
The power and global reach of the VisaNet system to help prevent fraudulent transactions
The contactless transaction limit is normally below USD 100 per transaction. However this may vary as per each country’s regulation. Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card user can check the limit with the merchant before usage. In case the transaction amount is greater than the permitted transaction limit, merchant would swipe/ dip the card in the normal POS terminal.
The Contactless Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card can also be used as a normal chip card and would have all the features that are available on the Contactless Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card.
You are advised to:
- Commence the usage of the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card only after a couple of hours
- Ensure that you receive the PIN and sign on the signature panel at the back of the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card
- Change the PIN and check the balance on the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card at any Axis Bank ATM before your departure from the country
Yes, Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card can be swiped directly for payments at merchant establishments that accept VISA/MasterCard.
No, there is no transaction fee incurred for swiping your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card for payments at merchant establishments.
The PIN is not required to process transactions done through swiping your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card at merchant establishments. Do not share your PIN even if requested.
All ATMs overseas displaying the Visa/MasterCard will accept your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card.
There is a transaction fee levied at various ATMs for cash withdrawal and balance inquiry (overseas). For cash withdrawal it is approximately USD 2.25 and for Balance inquiry it is USD 0.50.
Generally, the options available at the ATM for cash withdrawal are "Checking", "Credit", and "Savings". You should choose the "Checking/Current" option. In case the Checking/Current option is not available, you should select the "Credit" option. The “Savings” option does not link to the VISA network and hence the transaction would not be successful.
No, generally, ATMs display the amount withdrawn and balance available in the local currency. With this information, you can calculate the foreign exchange rate applied.
You can use the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card to pay your hotel bills at the time of check-out. However, please avoid using your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card for checking-in (pre-authorisation) at hotels. If you choose to use your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card at the time of check in, the funds on your card will be blocked till such time that the bills is finally settled. To prevent blocking of funds please make sure that all the test swipes are cancelled. If you have already settled your bill through another mode, please request the hotel to send a scanned copy of the Authorisation Cancellation letter on the letterhead of the hotels settlement Bank or on the hotels letterhead to us via E-mail. Further, the hotel should state that you have settled this bill through some other mode and they don't need the authorisation taken any more.
If you have already checked out from the hotel and unable to provide the letter, you may provide us with the copy of the final paid bill which contains the check-in and check-out dates and mode of payment.
If the hotel claims that the transaction was declined at their end then you should request the Hotel to send us scanned copy of the letter through email stating that you have settled this bill through some other mode and they will not be raising any claims against your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card from us.
You can access Internet banking or Mobile app for keeping a track of your balances and the transactions done on your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card. The Internet banking user id is mentioned on the sticker placed on the welcome kit. The password is enclosed in the welcome kit in a sealed envelope for security reasons.
The Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card gets blocked for use at ATMs, if the card has been used with the wrong ATM PIN more than 3 times. This is for your own security and to prevent any fraudulent use on the card. If you have forgotten your PIN, you may write to us or call the 24- hour helpline + 040 67174100 for generation of a new PIN or send an email to customer care.
Opt for the SMS alert facility at the time of procuring the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card.
If the transaction is done in base currency (currency with which the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card was loaded), there is no exchange rate applicable. However, for transactions other than the base currency, exchange rates / conversion rates from the base currency to the local currency would be applicable. Currency conversion is done automatically in an international online environment by the networks.
In certain countries, the acquiring banks may choose to activate the feature of "Dynamic Currency Conversion" on their ATMs and POS Machine network. As per this facility, the ATM/POS machine identifies the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card as a card issued from a foreign country and prompts the customer to transact in their "home currency"(in case of Indians, this would be Indian Rupees) . If a customer selects the “Home Currency” option then you will be charged extra currency conversion fee, hence please do not select this option. Kindly do not use your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card on merchant outlets who opt for DCC - (Dynamic currency conversion) option at the time of settlement of your bills while swiping your card. Always ask a merchant to settle the transaction in the currency loaded on your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card.
We urge you to note that as the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is purchased and loaded with the purpose of using the card in the respective foreign currency, the customer must avoid selecting any option that prompts for a change in usage currency to avoid any adverse exchange rate.
The "dynamic currency conversion" feature may appear with differing terminology depending on the overseas bank.
Axis Bank is not responsible for any "dynamic currency conversion" related charges and will not be able to refund any such charges in case they are levied on account of wrong usage of Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card.
Usage of the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card needs to be in accordance with the Exchange Control Regulation of Reserve Bank of India and the applicable laws in force from time to time, in particular and without information, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. Also, note that the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is not to be used for margin payments being made for online forex trading transactions.
You would receive an SMS confirmation as soon as your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is loaded/reloaded. It is advisable to check the balance on the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card at any Axis Bank ATM before your departure from the country. You can also check your balance on our website using the login id and password provided for internet banking.
In case you have exhausted the funds on the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card, you can reload it with additional funds. If you have an Axis Bank account you can reload through Internet Banking or the mobile app. In case you do not hold an Axis Bank account you can visit Axis Bank Branch to reload the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card. Alternatively you can leave an authorization letter with your family member to reload the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card on your behalf.
Yes, you can reload your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card via Axis Mobile. You may leave a signed copy of the reload form and authorisation with your family. Your family member can approach Axis Bank Branch with the Reload form. On submission of the documents and receipt of the payment, the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card would be reloaded.
This is a paid service provided by VISA. Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Cardholders can receive assistance from VISA Global Customer Assistance Service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GCAS can be used for lost/stolen card reporting, emergency cash assistance, emergency card replacement or miscellaneous information that the customer may require overseas.
We offer complimentary insurance cover to safeguard you from any fraudulent usage on your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card:
- The insurance cover is provided up to INR 3,00,000. We also offer Personal Air Accident cover, Loss of Passport/Travel Documents, Missing of connecting International flight during transit, Plane Hijacking, Emergency Medical Assistance (only in India) and Purchase Protection Cover on Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card.
- ATM assault and robbery, the insurance cover is upto INR 60,000/- including the expense incurred towards medical treatment. Please note that an FIR is mandatory for ATM assault & robbery claim.
- For insurance document checklist please click here.
- For insurance claim form, click here
Period of coverage for Lost/ Counterfeit / Skimmed Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card:
- Pre-reporting - 38 days
- Post-reporting - 3 days
In case you have a dispute on any specific transaction, you can contact our customer care for the same.
You can call the 24- hour helpline + 040 67174100 or send an email to email helpdesk to report a lost or stolen Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card. Our Customer Service executives will immediately block the lost card and prevent it from further use and arrange to dispatch a replacement Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card within 2 working days. Replacement card request will be taken only post complete customer verification is done.
The Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card can be encashed only after your return to India. Furthermore, the last transaction done on the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card should be more than 10 days prior to the date of encashment.
For refund of the residual or unutilized balances you can approach any Axis Bank branch.
You need to complete the refund form and submit a copy of your passport along with the form.
In case you want to encash the entire unspent amount on the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card, you can still retain the card as it is valid for 5 years. The validity of the Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card is mentioned on it.
If your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card has expired before all funds have been utilised, you can contact any Axis Bank branch for refund of the un-utilised balance, or apply for replacement Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card to continue to access the remaining funds for payment through the card in future.
No, in order to withdraw 400 USD from the ATM, anyone of the wallets should have an amount equivalent to 400 USD including the amount to cover the withdrawal and cross currency charges.
No, the ATM will not automatically deduct the amount from your SGD wallet. The ATM will first attempt to process the withdrawal in USD. If there are insufficient funds in your USD wallet, the transaction will likely be declined, as the system does not automatically transfer funds from another wallet (such as SGD) to cover the withdrawal. You will need to manually transfer funds between wallets before completing the transaction.
No, however they may show a message indicating that the transaction will be initiated in USD along with the exchange rate used and a with a choice given to the customer to proceed or cancel.
The same should reflect in the charge slip received while doing the transaction.
- Is TCS deduction on LRS transaction a regulatory requirement?
Yes, TCS collection on LRS transactions is a regulatory requirement. This is amended under section 206C of the Income-tax Act, 1961
- Am I eligible for any tax rebate?
- TCS paid can be adjusted against tax payable when individuals who would have paid TCS file income tax returns (ITR) in India.
- Deductee can always check details in his Form 26AS. The credit of TCS collected will populate in Form 26AS.
- Please consult your tax advisor/consultant for further information
- Is TCS applicable only for INR to Foreign Currency conversion transactions?
- TCS is applicable to all LRS transactions which includes outward remittance, foreign demand draft issuance, purchase of foreign currency and also rupee loan / gift to NRI /PIO and Debit card international usage
- The transactions may or may not involve INR to FCY conversion
- What documents do I submit to as proof of Source of funds for remittance under Education purpose?
- Education loan sanction letter with student name and parent who is the co-borrower
- Evidence from financial institute that Section 80 E.
- Bank statement showing the source of funds as unutilized disbursed Education loan by a financial institute
- Is TCS applicable at account level or PAN level?
- TCS is applicable at PAN level. The FEMA LRS limit maintenance, TCS charging and TCS reporting is consolidated at customer level i.e. at PAN level
- In case of return of transactions post debit from the account, will the TCS get refunded back?
- TCS will not be reversed once debited. Cardholder can approach for refund from tax authority through ITR or consult with tax advisor for refund/adjustment
- In case of minor accounts, the threshold limit (INR 7 lakhs) of the minor or guardian will be utilized?
- If the PAN updated on the account is of the Minor, the threshold limit of the Minor will be utilized. In case if the PAN of guardian is there on that particular account, the guardian’s financial year limit of Rs. 7 lakhs will be used. As a result, TCS will also be collected in the guardian’s name.
- Important note - Please ensure the account is sufficiently funded to cover the Forex Card loading amount, TCS amount, Forex Card charges, other taxes/charges as applicable. In case of insufficient balances, transactions will not be processed.
Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card - Contact Us
At Axis Bank, we have customers residing all across the globe, and we consider it our responsibility to cater to their needs as if they are living next door! Forex Card Phone Banking Services by Axis Bank allows our customers who are travelling to get assistance in a matter of seconds. With Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card phone banking, our customers can avail information about offered services, request a new ATM green pin, know transaction details, offers and much more.
Here’s how Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card customers can avail our Phone Banking Services:
To access Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card Phone Banking Services, call us on your country’s toll free number.
Country-wise list of toll-free Numbers:
- USA: 1855 205 5577
- UK: 0808 178 5040
- Singapore: 800 1206 355
- Canada: 1855 436 0726
- Australia: 1800 153 861
- UAE: 8000 3570 3218
- Saudi Arabia:800 850 0000
- Qatar: 00 800 100 348
You can also reach us on our non-toll-free number to India, +91-40-6717-4100 or write to us at www.axisbank.com/support. In case of emergencies, like needing to block your Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card, you can call our 24-hour Emergency Helpline Number, +91 40 67174100 (This number is not toll free).
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