Rashmi was excited yet nervous about her first international trip to England. She had no idea about how to make payments there, other than in cash. When she found out about Forex Cards, she felt relieved. They seemed to be easy to use and cost-effective. But she didn't know how expensive the country was. When she reached England, the balance she had loaded into the card got spent in just 3 days! And the worst part was that she didn't know how to put money into the card again.
If you are planning to travel abroad, you could also find yourself in a situation similar to Rashmi's. You could also need to reload your card while on the trip. To avoid last-minute panic, learn how to load money into a Forex Card via both online and offline channels.
How to load funds onto an Axis Bank Forex Card online?
If you have availed of your Axis Bank Forex Card through an online channel, you can load money into it using digital payment methods. You can use your Internet Banking account to load money by following a few simple steps -
- Log in to your Internet Banking account.
- Select the Forex Card that you have.
- Enter your preferred currency and the amount that you want to load.
- Complete the payment like your usual Internet Banking transactions.
How to load money into an Axis Bank Forex Card via an app?
Most banks have their own mobile banking apps through which you can load your Forex Cards. For example, if you have an Axis Bank Forex Card, you can load money into it using ‘Open’ by Axis Bank. This mobile banking application has 100+ features and services for fulfilling your banking needs. You can use it for checking your Forex Card balance, viewing previous transactions and reloading the card.
How to load money onto an Axis Bank Forex Card by visiting a branch?
Those who are not comfortable with digital payment methods can load money onto an Axis Bank Forex Card through their bank branch. When you apply for a Forex Card by visiting a bank branch, the branch will load your card for the first time. The branch has to ensure documentation and follow a verification process before loading your card.
How to reload an Axis Bank Forex Card?
When you spend all the funds that you had loaded in your Axis Bank Forex Card, you have to reload money into it. This can be done through three methods -
- Mobile Banking App, open: Reload your Axis Bank Forex Card remotely by using the mobile banking application, open. Select the card that you want to reload, enter the amount and currency and pay using your Saving Account or Current account.
- Internet Banking: You can reload your Axis Bank Forex Card using your Internet Banking login credentials.
- Bank Branch: You can visit your nearby bank branch to reload your Axis Bank Forex Card balance. You have to fill out the Forex Card Reload form and submit it to the branch. You have to fill in details like the country of travel, purpose of travel, details of foreign exchange required etc.
If you are wondering how much money can be loaded into a Forex Card, here are some essential limits prescribed for Axis Bank Forex Cards -
| Situation |
Minimum amount you can load |
Maximum amount you can load |
| Loading your card for the first time through online mode |
USD 1 or equivalent |
USD 5,000 or equivalent |
| Loading your card subsequently through online mode |
NA |
Aggregate USD 10,000 in one financial year |
Also Read: Difference between Forex Cards and Credit cards
Conclusion
Loading and reloading your Forex Card is very simple. You can fund your card through the online channels that you regularly use, like Internet Banking and mobile banking app, open If you are not familiar with online payment methods, you can visit your bank branch, fill out a form and load your card with ease.
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