11 months ago
Thomas Cook Partners With Blinkit for Forex Card Delivery
Thomas Cook and Blinkit have joined forces to make getting foreign currency easier.
You can now order a special card through the Blinkit app and have it delivered quickly to your door.
Once you have the card, Thomas Cook helps you put money on it.
This is a fast way to get ready for your trips, whether for leisure or studying abroad.
The service aims to meet the needs of today's travelers who want convenience.
Thomas Cook India partnered with Blinkit for fast forex card delivery.
Blinkit delivers cards within minutes in select cities.
Service is initially available in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Customers can order Borderless Travel or Study Buddy cards.
Thomas Cook handles KYC and funds loading; Blinkit handles delivery.
- Who
- Thomas Cook India and Blinkit
- What
- Partnered to deliver forex cards
- Where
- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru (initially)
- When
- Recently
- Why
- To simplify access to forex services
Key facts
- Partners
- Thomas Cook India, Blinkit
- Service
- Rapid forex card delivery
- Delivery Time
- Within minutes
- Initial Availability
- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
- Cards Offered
- Borderless Travel Card, Study Buddy Card
- Digital Penetration
- Expected to reach 35% in forex segment
Quotes
Deepesh Verma
Executive Vice-President, Foreign Exchange and Payment Solutions, Thomas Cook India
“Today’s consumers expect swiftness, speed, and convenience. With this partnership, we are building a digital ecosystem that enhances customer experience and expands our digital distribution.”
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“Earlier, travellers carried nearly 70% of their foreign exchange in cash and 30% in cards. Today, the ratio has reversed—60–65% is carried on cards, while 30–35% is in cash.”
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Anish Shrivastava
Senior Vice-President, Revenue, Blinkit
“We handle the delivery, while Thomas Cook India manages secure KYC and card activation. This turns what was once a cumbersome task into a seamless experience.”
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