MakeMyTrip HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card

MakeMyTrip HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card Features and Benefits

The MakeMyTrip HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card is a co-branded forex card issued by the topmost card issuer in the country. It allows you to make your international travels hassle-free and comes with lots of exciting features and advantages, including complimentary lounge access, insurance covers against different categories, etc. All its benefits are given below in detail:

Welcome Benefits

• Complimentary membership of the MMT Black loyalty program.
• Ola voucher worth Rs. 500 on loading a minimum of USD 1,000 (or equivalent) on the card. This benefit is applicable only on the first loading on newly issued cards only.
• Card issuance waived off with a valid MakeMyTrip hotel/international flight/holiday booking ID, or on loading a minimum of USD 1,000 on the card.

Travel Benefits

• 2 complimentary lounge access per annum at international airports across India.
• Ola ride voucher worth Rs. 500 on loading a minimum of USD 1,000 on the card (valid only on the first loading on newly issued cards).
• Complimentary membership of MakeMyTrip Black- an invite-only loyalty program by MakeMyTrip.
• Card issuance fee waived off on producing a valid MakeMyTrip hotel/flight/holiday booking ID at the time of card issuance.
• Discount vouchers on hotel reservations, air ticket bookings, holiday bookings via MakeMyTrip (offer details below)-

Spends Category	Discount Vouchers
Domestic Flights	Rs. 400 off on Roundtrip bookings (minimum booking amount of INR 3,000)
Domestic Hotels	Flat 5% Instant discount on all hotel bookings (minimum. booking amount of Rs. 2,000)
International Flights	Rs. 1,000 discount on international flight bookings (minimum booking amount of Rs. 25,000)
International Hotels	Flat 7% Instant discount on all international hotel bookings (minimum booking amount of Rs. 3,000)
Online Holidays	Instant discount of 25% on holiday bookings

Insurance Benefits

You get a comprehensive insurance plan with MakeMyTrip HDFC ForexPlus Card with a number of insurance benefits-

Insurance Type	Covered Amount (Single Currency Cards)	Covered Amount (Multi-Currency Cards)
Misuse due to counterfeiting/skimming	Rs. 5 lakh	Rs. 5 lakh
Road/Rail accident (death cover only)	Rs. 2 lakh	Rs. 5 lakh
Air accident (death cover only)	Rs. 5 lakh	Rs. 25 lakh
Loss of check-in baggage	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 20,000
Loss of personal documents (passport reconstruction only)	Rs. 50,000	Rs. 50,000
Loss of cash in transit	Rs. 60,000	Rs. 60,000

Other Benefits

• Amazon gift voucher worth Rs. 1,500 on loading/reloading the card with a minimum of USD 1,500.
• Rs. 0.20 cheaper forex rate of loading/reloading the card via online channels.
• 24×7 assistance across the globe in the event of loss of card, card not working, or emergency cash withdrawal.

Loading/Reloading MakeMyTrip HDFC ForexPlus Card

MakeMyTrip HDFC ForexPlus Card can be loaded/reloaded in the following two ways-

• Online- You can load or reload your MakeMyTrip HDFC ForexPlus Card via net banking or mobile app.
• Offline- You can also load/reload your MakeMyTrip HDFC ForexPlus Card by visiting your nearest HDFC branch and submitting the forex reload form A2 along with a cheque of the amount to be reloaded.

Supported Currencies

MakeMyTrip HDFC Forex Card can be loaded in the following 22 currencies- Australian Dollar, Dirhams, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Hongkong Dollar, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, Sterling Pound, Swiss Franc, Swedish Krona, Thailand Baht, South African Rand, Oman Riyal, New Zealand Dollar, Danish Krone, Norwegian Krone, Saudi Riyal, Korean Won, Bahrain Dinar, Qatari Riyal, Kuwait Dinar and US Dollar.

MakeMyTrip HDFC ForexPlus Card Fees & Charges

• An initial fee of Rs. 500 (plus applicable taxes) is chargeable at the time of card issuance. No annual fee is applicable once the card is issued.
• A reloading fee of Rs. 75 (plus taxes) is chargeable every time the card is reloaded.
• No foreign currency mark-up fee is applicable on transactions made in the currency loaded on the card. However, a cross-currency mark-up fee of 2% of the transaction amount is levied on transactions made in a currency other than the one loaded on the card.
• A cash advance charge of USD 2 (or equivalent) is applicable on cash withdrawals from ATMs.

MakeMyTrip HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card Eligibility Criteria

There are not very strict eligibility criteria that you need to fulfill in order to get the HDFC Bank MakeMyTrip ForexPlus Card. Just keep the following points in mind and go for it:

• The applicant doesn’t need to be an HDFC Bank customer. HDFC customers as well as non-customers can apply for this card.
• The applicant should be an Indian resident traveling abroad.
• The applicant will need to submit the necessary travel documents that are mentioned below.

Documents Required

There are certain documents that will be required to submit while applying for the MakeMyTrip HDFC ForexPlus Card. These documents are listed here:

• Self-attested copy of your valid Passport.
• Self-attested copy of the applicant’s Visa and ticket.
• Address Proof like Aadhar Card, latest utility bills, PAN Card, etc (in case the mentioned address on your passport is different from your present address).
• Copy of your bank statement (as proof of your application fee payment).
• Cancelled cheque, passbook, and latest bank statement.

How To Apply For The MakeMyTrip HDFC ForexPlus Card?

One can easily apply for the MakeMyTrip HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card via the HDFC Bank’s official website using the following steps:

• Visit HDFC Bank’s official website.
• Under the section ‘Pay,’ click on ‘Cards’ and then on ‘Forex Cards.’
• Select the MakeMyTrip HDFC Bank ForexPlus Card.
• Under that, click on the option ‘Apply Online.’
• Proceed further by filling in the digital application form.

Conclusion

This MakeMyTrip co-branded prepaid forex card by HDFC bank can be the card of choice for you if you are someone who prefers booking hotels/flights through third-party travel portals like MakeMyTrip rather than directly from the hotel’s/airline’s website. Goibibo ICICI Bank Forex Card is another very similar offering by ICICI Bank in collaboration with Goibibo. While both these Prepaid Forex cards are good for frequent travellers, it’s a good idea to compare the features and benefits of the two cards before you make your mind.