Travel Card

Study Buddy Travel Card

Let go of any financial worries with the SIB Study Buddy Forex Card, a curated financial solution for individuals studying abroad. With exclusive features like zero markup fees, top-notch security, and other benefits, this card guarantees peace of mind for students and their families.

Benefits of South Indian Bank Travel Cards

Zero markup Fees

Free Lounge Access

Insurance Coverage for Fraud

Student ID Benefits

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Enjoy one-time complimentary access to international airport lounges in India with a minimum load of $3,000 or equivalent.
Save more with zero fees on transactions in the base currency.
Enjoy fraud protection with insurance coverage of up to $10,000.
Explore discounts on travel, shopping, and education across 130 countries with the free

International Student Identity Card (ISIC).

Particulars	Charges (INR)
Card Issuance Fee	Rs. 200/- + GST
Reload /Refund Fee	Rs. 100/- + GST per transaction
Lounge Access	Free (with minimum load of US $3,000/-)
Monthly free ATM withdrawal	One free withdrawal
Standard ATM withdrawal fee	As per applicable charges after the first free withdrawal.

You can get your SIB Study Buddy Forex Card by following a few simple steps:

Visit your nearest South Indian Bank branch or an authorized Thomas Cook center.
Start the application process and submit the following documents:
- Passport
- Visa
- Proof of admission or enrolment in an overseas institution.
Submit your application and load a certain amount.
Get your Study Buddy Forex Card and activate it.

To find your nearest SIB branch, click here

You must fulfill the elimination requirements to get the SIB Study Buddy Forex Card:

You must be a student pursuing education abroad.
You must have a proof of enrolment or admission in a recognised foreign institution.
You must have a valid Passport and Visa.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The SIB Study Buddy Forex Card is designed specifically for students travelling abroad for education, offering financial convenience and unique student benefits.

The card supports multiple currencies. You must check with Thomas Cook for the list of latest available currencies.

The Study Buddy Forex Card offers one free ATM withdrawal per month. Standard withdrawal fees apply for subsequent transactions.

You can avail the free lounge access by loading $3,000 or equivalent in your card.

The ISIC card provides over 40,000 discounts on travel, shopping, education, and more across 130 countries.

Yes, the card includes comprehensive fraud protection insurance of up to $10,000.

Contact the 24x7 helpline immediately to block the card and secure your funds.

No markup charges are applied for transactions in the card’s base currency.

The card is valid as per the expiry date mentioned on it. The date typically matches the duration of the student’s academic tenure.

Reloading can be done online or by visiting the nearest authorised branch of South Indian Bank or Thomas Cook.

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