How to add funds to your Forex Card in 3 easy steps?

A Forex Card enables customers to carry out transactions in foreign currencies while travelling to any part of the world. It also provides ease, security and a more favourable rate than cash or Credit Cards. Loading money before travelling is important to cover the expenses related to your trip. The process of adding money is quite simple. This article covers how you can easily load money into your Forex Card in just 4 steps.

How to reload a Forex Card?

You can top-up your Forex Card whenever you want to travel abroad. With a maximum transaction limit of INR 150,000 daily for online (Buy/Reload) transactions, you can reload your Card as per your requirements. 

Steps to reload a Forex Card:

Internet Banking

• Log in to Internet Banking
• Go to Cards & Loans > Forex & Prepaid Cards
• Select your linked Forex Prepaid Card
• Click on Reload
• Enter the required details
• After entering all the necessary details, your Forex Prepaid Card will be reloaded immediately, making it ready for use.

iMobile app

• Log in to iMobile
• Go to Cards & Forex
• Click on Forex Prepaid Card
• Select your linked Forex Prepaid Card
• Click on ‘Reload’
• Enter the required details
• After entering all the necessary details, your Forex Prepaid Card will be reloaded immediately.

Forex Branches

• Visit the ICICI Bank website to locate a Forex Branch. Enter your city to find the nearest Branch
• Complete the Reload Form
• Provide documentation: Submit the copies of your Passport, Visa and Forex Card. Carry the originals for verification. You should also leave a copy of the signed Reload Form and authorisation letter with your family or close friends.
• Submit the form
• Wait for processing, once the reload process is successfully completed, you will get a message or e-mail from the Bank stating that the funds have been reloaded to your Forex Card.

Steps to apply for a new Forex Prepaid Card:

How do I load money into my Forex Prepaid Card abroad?

Reloading your Forex Card in a foreign country is easy. 

• Authorisation letter: If you cannot reload the card, you can ask someone else to do it. You have to give them an authorisation letter with your signature. 
• Required documents: Ensure that the person who reloads the card has relevant documents. These include a photocopy of your Passport, self-attested Form A2, the reload form you signed and the identity card of the person submitting the request.
• Online reload process: You can top-up your Forex Card online through the iMobile app and Internet Banking.

The process of reloading your Forex Card is very simple. Whether you are going on a vacation or on a business trip, the ability to reload the card anytime offers additional security and comfort. 

The simple reloading process reduces the need to carry cash or manage frequent changes in foreign currency rates. You can top-up your Forex Card within minutes. 
You can reload your card as many times as required and you will receive timely alerts for each transaction you carry out with your card. Do not miss out on the advantages of a Forex Card. Get yours today and make your international travel safe.