To meet the growing demand for foreign exchange among Indian visitors, Thomas Cook India has teamed with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to create the first RuPay AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) forex card.
The agreement comes at a time when outbound travel from India, notably to the UAE, is rapidly expanding. With a 12% year-on-year growth in Indian tourists to Dubai in Q1 2024, Thomas Cook's foreign currency business has experienced a spectacular twofold gain. This strategic alliance intends to give Indian visitors to the UAE with a seamless and cost-effective travel experience.
The Thomas Cook RuPay AED card comes with a number of perks, including complimentary travel vouchers worth Rs 13,900, lounge access, free ATM withdrawals in the UAE, and insurance coverage up to Rs 7.5 lakh. Furthermore, cardholders may get great discounts on photographic experiences at prominent UAE locations.
Key Advantages of the Thomas Cook RuPay Card:
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Thomas Cook travel vouchers valued at INR 13,900.00
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Benefits include lounge access at international airports in India and free ATM withdrawals in the UAE
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Free replacement for lost cards
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Complimentary insurance coverage of up to INR 7,50,000.00
Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI) offers 50% savings on unique photography experiences at the UAE's major attractions, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The View at The Palm Observatory, LEGOLand Dubai, and Atlantis. Earn KrisFlyer miles with every Forex transaction.
"This partnership represents a significant milestone for Thomas Cook as we continue to innovate and meet our customers' changing needs. The RuPay AED card is a testament to our commitment to providing world-class travel solutions," said Deepesh Varma, Executive Vice President – Foreign Exchange at Thomas Cook (India) Limited.
Kunal Kalawatia, Chief of Products at NPCI, stressed the significance of this partnership in improving the FX experience for Indian travellers. "The RuPay AED card is a step towards providing convenient and secure payment solutions for Indians visiting the UAE," he added.
