India’s outbound travel saw a record overseas travel spending of $17 billion in FY24, marking a 25% increase year-on-year (accounting for 54% of all international spending)¹. This spending is projected to reach $55.4 billion by 2034². Additionally, the strong emergence of travelers from India’s Tier 2 & 3 cities creates a growing need for seamless, secure, and convenient forex solutions.
Introducing the Thomas Cook Borderless Travel Card
Recognizing this opportunity, Thomas Cook (India) Limited—India’s leading omnichannel foreign exchange services provider—has launched the Borderless Travel Card. Designed to empower leisure travellers with smooth and secure international travel transactions, the card offers multi-currency support, worldwide acceptance, and exclusive travel benefits.
This initiative reiterates Thomas Cook’s position as India ka Forex Specialist, highlighting the company’s sustained focus on innovation and an elevated customer experience.
Key Benefits of the Thomas Cook Borderless Travel Card
- Multi-Currency Support: Supports 12 global currencies for seamless international transactions.
- Global Acceptance: Access to over 70 million Mastercard and Visa merchant establishments in over 200 countries.
- Security & Assistance: Free emergency cash assistance and card replacement for lost/stolen cards.
- Exclusive Travel Privileges: Complimentary international global SIM card, airport meet & greet, free lounge access, and porter services at select international airports in India.
- Special Discounts & Rewards: 25% off on select attractions and unique experiences.
- Loyalty Benefits: Earn 1,000 Thomas Cook Edge Reward Points on loading USD 1,000 (or equivalent) and up to 500 points on card spend, redeemable for holidays, flights, and hotels from Thomas Cook India.
Additional Perks
- Complimentary insurance cover up to ₹7.5 lakh.
- 24×7 customer support via call center, email, and web support on thomascook.in.
- Free ATM withdrawal.
- Sustainability First: India’s first eco-friendly card crafted from recycled plastic, promoting sustainability.
Leadership Insights on the Launch
Deepesh Varma, Executive Vice President – Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said:”At Thomas Cook India, we continue to strengthen our leadership in the forex sector by anticipating market shifts and innovating to meet evolving customer needs. The launch of our Borderless Travel Card builds on the success of our prepaid card portfolio, which includes Study Buddy (for students) and EnterpriseFX (for business travelers). This strategic initiative addresses the needs of India’s leisure segment—offering seamless multi-currency access, worldwide acceptance, and exclusive travel benefits, backed by the security of Mastercard and Visa.
“I am particularly proud of our integration of sustainability with financial innovation—introducing India’s first eco-friendly travel card made of recycled plastic. The timing is perfect, at the start of India’s key travel booking season, and we look forward to elevating customer experience while reinforcing Thomas Cook India’s position as India ka Forex Specialist.”
Anubhav Gupta, Senior Vice President, South Asia at Mastercard, stated: “As the country’s aspirations reach newer heights, fuelled by a growing middle class, Indians—including those from Tier 2 and 3 cities—are keen to explore the world. Mastercard Economics Institute’s research shows that today, the number of Indians traveling abroad in a single quarter is comparable to the annual number of Indian travelers 10 years ago. At Mastercard, we see a need to support such travelers with more convenient, sustainable, and safer payment solutions. Through our collaboration with Thomas Cook, we are excited to offer the Borderless Travel Card, bringing top-tier rewards and acceptance across 12 currencies and 200+ countries and territories.”
Rishi Chhabra, Country Manager for Visa India, added: “We are delighted to partner with Thomas Cook India to launch the Borderless Travel Card for India’s growing outbound travel market. Backed by Visa’s global network, worldwide acceptance, and trusted, secure payments, this card enhances travel experiences with seamless, secure, and sustainable offerings. Our partnership reflects a joint commitment to financial inclusion and delivering unparalleled convenience to Indian globetrotters. We look forward to setting a new benchmark in travel payments, offering security, ease, and exclusive benefits.”
