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Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card vs Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

Compare Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card and Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card using the controlling cost, balance, rate, tenure, liquidity, limits, eligibility and current first-party bank evidence for this product type.

Forex & prepaid travel card comparison

Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card vs Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

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Latest underlying reviewSeptember 10, 2026
Axis BankAxis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

Multi-country travellers wanting a 16-currency Axis prepaid card with locked load-time currency balances, digital reload/control options and emergency travel support.

Cost / pricing
Current Axis sources consistently show ₹100 + GST reload/renewal and USD 2 overseas ATM cash withdrawal / USD 0.50 balance enquiry, but two current first-party fee artifacts conflict on issuance: ₹300 + GST in the current brochure versus ₹150 + GST in the fee sheet. Cross-currency use is listed at 3.5% in the fee sheet.
Reviewed
September 10, 2026
Evidence
4 bank sources
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Bank of BarodaBank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

Travellers who primarily need USD, GBP and EUR and want a simple Bank of Baroda prepaid travel card with mobile wallet visibility, cross-wallet conversion and transparent published issuance/reload/ATM charges.

Cost / pricing
₹150 issuance, ₹55 reload and ₹150 standby card before applicable tax. ATM withdrawal is 0.9% of transaction value; cross-currency usage is 3%. Current service-charge page also lists ₹250 plus applicable foreign-currency conversion tax when cancelling/refunding the balance.
Reviewed
September 10, 2026
Evidence
3 bank sources
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Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card vs Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

Prepared 14 Sep 2026 · Source page: https://littleden.blog/compare-banking/axis-multi-currency-forex-card-vs-bob-traveleasy-multicurrency-forex-card/

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01Do the currency wallets and loading route fit your trip?Check wallet coverage and load/reload conditions for the named prepaid card.

Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

Currencies / wallet format
16 wallets: USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD, CAD, SEK, JPY, CHF, AED, SAR, THB, HKD, NZD, ZAR and DKK.
Load / reload
Initial load is handled through Axis/authorized issuance channels. Axis savings customers can reload via Internet Banking/Axis Mobile; non-account customers can reload through branch/family-authorisation routes. Current reload/renewal fee source: ₹100 + GST.

Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

Currencies / wallet format
Current TravelEasy product page supports three wallets: USD, GBP and EUR on a Visa Platinum EMV chip/NFC prepaid card.
Load / reload
Immediate activation after load; card is reloadable any number of times within the customer's FEMA ceiling. Current reload fee: ₹55 before applicable tax.
02Which conversion rules apply to the payment currency?Distinguish the loaded rate, cross-currency use and wallet conversion without deriving a combined cost.

Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

Exchange rate
The wallet balance is acquired at Axis's applicable forex/card rate on load/reload, protecting that loaded balance from later INR movement. Non-wallet transaction conversion uses current network/card conversion mechanics plus applicable cross-currency charge.
Cross-currency
Current fee sheet lists 3.50% cross-currency usage. Axis's usage guide applies cross-currency conversion when transaction currency is unavailable/insufficient in the appropriate wallet.
Wallet conversion
Multiple wallets coexist on one card. If the transaction currency wallet is unavailable/insufficient, Axis/network wallet-order conversion can apply; cumulative wallet handling and authorization order follow current card terms.

Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

Exchange rate
Foreign currency is loaded/refunded at Bank of Baroda's applicable card/forex conversion rate and tax treatment. Mobile app provides wallet visibility and cross-currency conversion capability.
Cross-currency
Current charge schedule lists 3.00% cross-currency fee. Use of a non-matching wallet/currency can therefore add conversion cost beyond the load-time rate.
Wallet conversion
Current mobile app supports cross-currency conversion among available wallets. The fee/rate applicable to that conversion remains governed by the current card schedule and bank rate.
03What fees and closure conditions remain?Check service fees and unused-balance refund or closure treatment.

Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

Fees
Current first-party conflict: brochure shows ₹300 + GST issuance; fee sheet shows ₹150 + GST initial sale. Reload/renewal ₹100 + GST appears in reviewed sources. USD 2 ATM withdrawal and 3.5% cross-currency are separately scoped.
Refund / closure
Reviewed fee sheet lists ₹100 + GST encashment charges; residual balance converts at Axis's applicable card rate.

Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

Fees
₹150 issuance; ₹150 standby card; ₹55 reload; USD/EUR/GBP 3 replacement; 0.9% ATM withdrawal; 3% cross-currency. Taxes/foreign-currency conversion tax apply as published.
Refund / closure
Current schedule states remaining balance refund after deducting ₹250 plus tax on foreign-currency conversion when cancelling/refunding to customer account.
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Decision factorAxis Bank Multi-Currency Forex CardBank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card
Issuance / reload / travel-card costsCurrent Axis sources consistently show ₹100 + GST reload/renewal and USD 2 overseas ATM cash withdrawal / USD 0.50 balance enquiry, but two current first-party fee artifacts conflict on issuance: ₹300 + GST in the current brochure versus ₹150 + GST in the fee sheet. Cross-currency use is listed at 3.5% in the fee sheet.₹150 issuance, ₹55 reload and ₹150 standby card before applicable tax. ATM withdrawal is 0.9% of transaction value; cross-currency usage is 3%. Current service-charge page also lists ₹250 plus applicable foreign-currency conversion tax when cancelling/refunding the balance.
Loaded currency walletsUp to 16 separate foreign-currency wallets on one prepaid card; an Axis savings account is not required to buy the card, although it enables Internet Banking/Axis Mobile reload and balance-management routes.Three prepaid currency wallets—USD, GBP and EUR—loaded under the customer's travel/FEMA limit. Bank of Baroda states both account holders and non-account holders can purchase.
Forex-card capabilities16 currencies, global merchant/ATM use, locked-in load rates, Internet/Mobile balance/reload for Axis customers, temporary block/unblock, transaction alerts, replacement/emergency cash assistance and TripAssist.Immediate activation after load, Visa Platinum EMV/NFC, repeated reloads, ATM/POS/e-commerce acceptance, mobile balance display, cross-currency conversion, live ATM locator, SMS alerts and self-service channel enable/disable.
ATM / load / usage limitsAxis's current usage guide publishes wallet-specific ATM/POS ceilings and states card reloads remain subject to FEMA/RBI limits. The exact limit table and customer/card settings control rather than one universal USD amount.Minimum initial load currently published as USD 200 / EUR 150 / GBP 150; minimum reload USD 100 / EUR 100 / GBP 100. Maximum load remains the applicable RBI/FEMA amount for the travel purpose.
Traveller / KYC eligibilityCan be purchased by eligible travellers without an Axis account at Axis branches/authorized channels, subject to passport, ticket, PAN/Form 60 and other KYC/FEMA documentation.Eligible account holders and non-account holders subject to KYC/travel/FEMA documentation. Retail users are limited to one active card per passport/ID; corporate customers can obtain multiple cards after each cardholder's full KYC.
Prepaid card / funding / regulatory relationshipStandalone prepaid forex card; Axis savings relationship is optional for purchase but enables digital reload/management. It is not the same product as an Axis international debit card.Standalone Bank of Baroda prepaid forex product; no deposit-account relationship is required for purchase. It remains separate from bob World/debit-card international usage.
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Decision factorAxis Bank Multi-Currency Forex CardBank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card
Currencies / wallet format16 wallets: USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD, CAD, SEK, JPY, CHF, AED, SAR, THB, HKD, NZD, ZAR and DKK.Current TravelEasy product page supports three wallets: USD, GBP and EUR on a Visa Platinum EMV chip/NFC prepaid card.
Purchase eligibilityNo Axis account is required to purchase. Eligible travellers can buy at an Axis branch/authorized outlet subject to passport/travel/PAN or Form 60 and FEMA/KYC documentation.Available to account holders and non-account holders through authorized forex branches, subject to KYC/passport/travel and FEMA documentation. One active retail card per ID/passport is the current product rule.
Load / reloadInitial load is handled through Axis/authorized issuance channels. Axis savings customers can reload via Internet Banking/Axis Mobile; non-account customers can reload through branch/family-authorisation routes. Current reload/renewal fee source: ₹100 + GST.Immediate activation after load; card is reloadable any number of times within the customer's FEMA ceiling. Current reload fee: ₹55 before applicable tax.
Exchange rateThe wallet balance is acquired at Axis's applicable forex/card rate on load/reload, protecting that loaded balance from later INR movement. Non-wallet transaction conversion uses current network/card conversion mechanics plus applicable cross-currency charge.Foreign currency is loaded/refunded at Bank of Baroda's applicable card/forex conversion rate and tax treatment. Mobile app provides wallet visibility and cross-currency conversion capability.
ATM cashReviewed current product material states nominal USD 2 overseas ATM withdrawal; current fee sheet also lists USD 0.50 balance enquiry. Foreign ATM owner fees/limits can be additional.ATM cash withdrawal fee is currently 0.9% of transaction value in the respective currency; balance enquiry fee is USD/EUR/GBP 0.50. Overseas ATM owner charges/limits can be additional.
POS / e-commerceMerchant swipe/POS transactions in the loaded currency are advertised without a separate transaction fee. Online/global merchant use depends on network/card controls and merchant acceptance.Usable at Visa-accepted e-commerce, POS and ATM locations. EMV/NFC/contactless is supported; current product page provides channel enable/disable through self-service.
Cross-currencyCurrent fee sheet lists 3.50% cross-currency usage. Axis's usage guide applies cross-currency conversion when transaction currency is unavailable/insufficient in the appropriate wallet.Current charge schedule lists 3.00% cross-currency fee. Use of a non-matching wallet/currency can therefore add conversion cost beyond the load-time rate.
Wallet conversionMultiple wallets coexist on one card. If the transaction currency wallet is unavailable/insufficient, Axis/network wallet-order conversion can apply; cumulative wallet handling and authorization order follow current card terms.Current mobile app supports cross-currency conversion among available wallets. The fee/rate applicable to that conversion remains governed by the current card schedule and bank rate.
FeesCurrent first-party conflict: brochure shows ₹300 + GST issuance; fee sheet shows ₹150 + GST initial sale. Reload/renewal ₹100 + GST appears in reviewed sources. USD 2 ATM withdrawal and 3.5% cross-currency are separately scoped.₹150 issuance; ₹150 standby card; ₹55 reload; USD/EUR/GBP 3 replacement; 0.9% ATM withdrawal; 3% cross-currency. Taxes/foreign-currency conversion tax apply as published.
Refund / closureReviewed fee sheet lists ₹100 + GST encashment charges; residual balance converts at Axis's applicable card rate.Current schedule states remaining balance refund after deducting ₹250 plus tax on foreign-currency conversion when cancelling/refunding to customer account.
Replacement / emergencyTripAssist offers blocking, replacement-card and emergency-cash assistance. Reviewed fee sheet lists USD 3 replacement card fee excluding postage/handling; emergency support terms remain service-specific.Replacement after loss/theft is currently USD/EUR/GBP 3 plus applicable postage; GCAS support for lost/stolen report and cash/card replacement is listed as free under the current charge page, subject to service terms.
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Axis Bank

Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

  • Axis currently exposes conflicting first-party issuance fees—₹300 + GST in its brochure versus ₹150 + GST in a fee sheet—so the engine flags issuance price for live confirmation rather than silently choosing one.
  • Cross-currency use is 3.5% in the reviewed fee sheet; transactions in a non-loaded currency or with insufficient matching-wallet balance can also involve network conversion.
  • Overseas ATM operators can add their own fee and limits beyond Axis's USD 2 withdrawal charge.
Bank of Baroda

Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

  • The card supports only USD, GBP and EUR on the current product page, so it is not interchangeable with 15–22-currency competitors.
  • ATM withdrawal is percentage-based at 0.9% of transaction value, and the foreign ATM owner can impose an additional surcharge.
  • Current Bank of Baroda terms include inactivity/expired-card deductions; residual-balance refund also carries a separate cancellation/conversion cost.
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Bank of Baroda

Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

Reviewed
September 10, 2026
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Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

Reviewed September 10, 2026 · 4 attached first-party sources

  1. Issuer product pagehttps://www.axisbank.com/forexcard/index.aspx
  2. Issuer documenthttps://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/multi-currency-v6.pdf?sfvrsn=2
  3. Fee / charge schedulehttps://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/travel-currency-card-fees-charges.pdf?sfvrsn=0
  4. Issuer documenthttps://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/download-document/personal/forex/multicurrencyforexcard_usageguide.pdf

Bank of Baroda TravelEasy Multi-Currency Forex Card

Reviewed September 10, 2026 · 3 attached first-party sources

  1. Issuer product pagehttps://bankofbaroda.bank.in/digital-products/cards/prepaid-cards/travel-card-multi-currency-forex-card
  2. Fee / charge schedulehttps://bankofbaroda.bank.in/terms-and-conditions/multi-currency-forex-card-charges
  3. Fee / charge schedulehttps://bankofbaroda.bank.in/interest-rate-and-service-charges/service-charges