State Bank Foreign Travel Card (2024)

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State Bank Foreign Travel Card
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State Bank Foreign Travel Card,is a prepaid Foreign Currency card that makes your foreign trip trouble-free and convenient. It is a Chip based EMV compliant Card which stores encrypted and confidential information. It offers you a convenient and secure way to carry cash anywhere in the world (valid worldwide except in India, Nepal and Bhutan).

SBFTC is available in nine Foreign Currencies viz. US Dollars (USD), Pound Sterling (GBP), Euro (EUR), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Australian Dollar (AUD), Japanese Yen (YEN), Saudi Riyal (SAR), Singapore Dollar (SGD) and United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED).

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For promotion of SBFTC, VISA Network is providing the following two complimentary offers at free of cost to our SBFTC new card holders.

  • ISIC (International Student Identify Card) Membership (Valid upto Sep’2024)
  • International SIM card with 28 days validity period and upto 5 GB of data (Valid upto 30.11.2024)

Features

  • Issued in association with VISA International and MasterCard Asia/Pacific Pte. Ltd.
  • Accepted all over the world except in India, Nepal and Bhutan.
  • Available for retail (students, tourists, pilgrims, medical needs, etc) and corporate customers (Companies, Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, etc.).
  • Minimum amount of load/Re-load: USD 200/ GBP 120/ Euros 150/ CAD 200/ AUD 200 / YEN 15,800 / SAR 750 / SGD 250 / AED 750.
  • Competitive exchange rates.
  • Maximum amount of issue: As prescribed by Reserve Bank India (RBI) / Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) / Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA) depending on the purpose of overseas visit. Presently, equivalent to USD 2,50,000.00 or equivalent per financial year for Education/ Employment/Medical/ Business Trip/Tourism/Pilgrimage.
  • Reloadable any number of times, within the RBI / LRS / FEMA regulations cited above. Card can be reloaded at any authorised Branch.
  • Operable by 4 digit PIN at ATMs and by PIN/Signature at Merchant Establishments.
  • Free balance enquiry at State Bank Group ATMs in India and VISA /MasterCard ATMs overseas (at a charge).
  • Free balance enquiry and view/download details of transactions throughhttps://prepaid.sbi(VISA) orhttps://www.sbitravelcard.com(MasterCard).
  • Add-on cards, not exceeding two (2) for VISA and one (1) for MasterCard, can be given for use of the card holder in case of loss / misplacement / defacement of the card.
  • A 24 x 7 call centre to provide information and hot-listing (block) the card in case of loss / misplacement. Additionally, VISA SBFTC holder may block (temporary / permanent) online at https://prepaid.sbi
  • Card can be used for online transaction (e-commerce) POS payment, ATM Cash withdrawal beside balance enquiry at ATM. Validation through VBV and use of CVV2 has been made mandatory in our system for performing e-commerce transaction for ensuring safety of the money of the cardholder. Ecommerce sites allowing transaction without validating VBV and CCV2 will be rejected by the bank.
  • SMS/e-mails alerts for each transaction*.
  • *Disclaimer: The service is dependent on the infrastructure, connectivity and services provided by the service provider. State Bank of India will not be liable for any delay, inability or loss of information in the transmission of alerts.

Variants:

A. On VISA platform, SBFTC is available as both Multicurrency and Single Currency Card.

Multicurrency Card

  • Multi-Currency SBFTC is available in 9 foreign currencies, viz. US Dollar (USD), Pound Sterling (GBP), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Australian Dollar (AUD), Saudi Riyal (SAR), Singapore Dollar (SGD) and UAE Dirham (AED).
  • Cardholder has option to load all available currencies on a single card.

Single Currency Card

  • Single currency card in eight foreign currencies viz. US Dollar (USD), Pound Sterling (GBP), Euro (EUR), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Australian Dollar (AUD), Japanese Yen (JPY), Saudi Riyal (SAR) and Singapore Dollar (SGD).
  • Cardholder has option to load all available currencies on a single card.

For more details, please refer to user guide, FAQ, Schedule of charges etc at website– https://prepaid.sbi

B. On MasterCard platform, SBFTC is available as Multi Currency card in seven foreign currencies viz. US Dollar (USD), Pound Sterling (GBP), Euro (EUR), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Australian Dollar (AUD), Singapore Dollar (SGD) and UAE Dirham (AED).

For more details, please refer to user guide, FAQ, Schedule of charges etc at website – https://www.sbitravelcard.com


Eligibility

  • Any resident individual {as per definition of FEMA, 1999 Section 2 (V)}, who plans to travel abroad except Nepal and Bhutan.
  • Corporates for their employees whom they plan to send abroad for official purpose subject to completion of KYC norms.
  • Parents/sponsors of the students going abroad for higher studies, in student’s name and can be subsequently reloaded up to the statutory ceiling, prescribed from time to time under FEMA guidelines 1999 and subsequent amendments.
  • Foreign Nationals residing in India, subject to completion of KYC/FEMA norms.

Required Document

    • Signed application-cum-agreement form.
    • Copy of valid Passport.
    • Copy of valid PAN card.
    • Document confirming intended foreign travel like VISA, Ticket, Proof of admission to a foreign university / institute or any other document.
    • Proof of residence in case the address is different from that appearing on passport.

How to Apply

All eligible customers have two options to apply for SBFTC:

Option1: Online Application: You can apply for SBFTC Application through RINB (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/). Path to apply is ‘e-Services >> e-Cards >> Apply State Bank Foreign Travel Card’. A reference number is generated. Please take a printout of online application, and along with required KYC documents and papers visit any Authorised Branch for further processing for issuance of SBFTC.

Option2: Apply at Branch: Please visit any Authorised Branch, fill the application form and submit along with the required KYC documents and papers.


Download Section

  • List of Branches Selling FTC
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Form A 2
  • SBFTC Application Form

Last Updated On : Monday, 12-02-2024

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Balance below Rs. 10 crs

3.00% p.a.

Balance Rs. 10 crores and above

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8.15% p.a.*

*T&C Apply.

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8.95% p.a.

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7.00%

2 years to less than 3year

6.50%

5 years and up to 10years

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FAQs

What is the state bank foreign travel card? ›

State Bank Foreign Travel Card,is a prepaid Foreign Currency card that makes your foreign trip trouble-free and convenient. It is a Chip based EMV compliant Card which stores encrypted and confidential information.

How can I withdraw money from my SBI foreign travel card? ›

Just like a debit card, you can use your Foreign Travel Card at ATMs worldwide, displaying the Mastercard Acceptance Mark. Simply choose the CREDIT option, enter your PIN and how much money you'd like to withdraw (up to the available balance on your Card).

Does the SBI forex card have lounge access? ›

SBI Card Elite. If you are looking for a Forex card with international lounge access to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide, consider checking out the SBI Card Elite. Features: It offers a low forex markup charge of 1.99%.

Why use a travel card instead of a debit card? ›

No Foreign Currency Conversion Fees:The Travelex Travel Money Card lets you exchange currencies with no conversion fees, unlike with a debit card, so you can stretch your travel budget further. No International ATM fees:There are no fees when you withdraw cash from an international ATM with the Travelex travel card.

Can I withdraw money from travel card? ›

And you can withdraw cash with it at over 2 million ATMs worldwide (charges and fees apply, see 'Are there top-up limits?' below). Your Travel Money Card is completely separate from your bank account so it's a safe and secure way to pay while you're abroad.

Which card is best for international transactions in SBI? ›

With your SBI Platinum International Debit Card you get access to your account whenever and wherever you want. You can use it to purchase goods at merchant establishments, for making payment online and withdraw cash in India as well as across the globe.

What is the withdrawal limit per day in travel card? ›

Cash withdrawal limit per transaction on ATM are as per the limit, set by the concerned ATM provider of the country of visit with a maximum of USD 1000/Euro 800/GBP 500 per day. No maximum ceiling for use of the card at merchant establishments (POS) has been prescribed.

Can I use SBI international debit card in USA? ›

The Global International Contactless Debit Card offered by State Bank of India (SBI) allows you to withdraw cash anywhere in the world.

How to load money in SBI travel card? ›

Want to put more money onto your card? Just take your State Bank Multi-Currency Foreign Travel Card, valid passport and Form A2 (available at branches) to any participating branch of State Bank and they can reload it for you, subject to FEMA guidelines and other regulations.

How many currencies can be loaded on a foreign travel card? ›

ANS The State Bank Foreign Travel Card can be loaded or reloaded using Indian Rupees (INR) only, which will then be converted, at an exchange rate determined by the branch where you Page 6 SBFTC/FAQ Page 6 of 7 (re)load it, in any of the following 9 currencies: US Dollars (USD), Pound Sterling (GBP), Euro (EUR), ...

What does the government travel card pay for? ›

The Department of Commerce (DOC) policy is that government-issued travel cards be used to pay for ALL official travel expenses while on TDY/TAD if travel is five or more times in a year, unless exempt.

How does a travel bank card work? ›

How does a travel money card work? Think of a travel money card as a debit card that uses local currency. Before you use a travel money card, you'll preload a set amount of a specific international currency onto the card at the day's exchange rate.

Can you withdraw money from government travel card? ›

The amount of cash withdrawals may not exceed the amount stated on the travel orders and may not exceed $_ per billing cycle. If my account is not delinquent and my travel orders authorize a larger advance, I can request an increase in the cash withdrawal limit up to $1,000 by calling 1-800-CASH-NOW.

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