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HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card vs Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

Compare HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card and Axis Bank 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

HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card vs Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

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Latest underlying reviewSeptember 10, 2026
HDFC BankHDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card

Multi-country travellers who want one prepaid card with a broad 22-currency wallet set and granular card/reload management rather than repeatedly converting through an ordinary debit or credit card.

Cost / pricing
₹500 + GST issuance. Branch reload is ₹75 + GST per reload transaction/currency; HDFC's current product page states no reload fee through its Prepaid/Forex online portal. ATM fees are currency-specific; USD wallet withdrawal is USD 2. Cross-currency markup is 2%.
Reviewed
September 10, 2026
Evidence
3 bank sources
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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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HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card vs Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card

Prepared 13 Sep 2026 · Source page: https://littleden.blog/compare-banking/hdfc-multicurrency-forexplus-card-vs-axis-multi-currency-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.

HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card

Currencies / wallet format
HDFC currently markets Multicurrency ForexPlus with up to 22 currency wallets, including USD, EUR, CHF, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, SGD, AED, SEK, HKD, THB, ZAR, NZD, OMR, DKK, NOK, SAR, KRW, BHD, QAR and KWD.
Load / reload
₹75 + GST per branch reload transaction/currency on the current product page; HDFC states no reload fee when reload is done through the Prepaid/Forex online portal. NetBanking/Prepaid NetBanking/branch routes are supported subject to eligibility.

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.
02Which conversion rules apply to the payment currency?Distinguish the loaded rate, cross-currency use and wallet conversion without deriving a combined cost.

HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card

Exchange rate
Load/reload/refund use HDFC's applicable forex/card conversion rate and statutory taxes. Same-wallet spending uses the loaded currency; cross-currency transactions use Visa/Mastercard wholesale/network conversion as applicable plus HDFC's stated markup.
Cross-currency
Current Multicurrency ForexPlus markup is 2% when transaction currency differs from the available card currency. The current schedule also applies 2% to wallet-to-wallet transfers between card currencies.
Wallet conversion
Wallet-to-wallet conversion is supported across eligible currencies, with the published 2% cross-currency charge and applicable mid/card rate. Wallet availability and order remain controlled by current card terms.

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.
03What fees and closure conditions remain?Check service fees and unused-balance refund or closure treatment.

HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card

Fees
₹500 + GST issuance; ₹75 + GST branch reload; ₹100 + GST back-up card on the current product page. ATM, balance enquiry and cross-currency charges are currency/transaction specific.
Refund / closure
Refund/cash-out converts the remaining foreign-currency balance under HDFC's applicable card/forex rate and tax treatment. Exact cancellation/encashment fee should be checked at request time.

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.
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Decision factorHDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus CardAxis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card
Issuance / reload / travel-card costs₹500 + GST issuance. Branch reload is ₹75 + GST per reload transaction/currency; HDFC's current product page states no reload fee through its Prepaid/Forex online portal. ATM fees are currency-specific; USD wallet withdrawal is USD 2. Cross-currency markup is 2%.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.
Loaded currency walletsPrepaid balances held across up to 22 foreign-currency wallets. Load/reload/refund conversion uses HDFC's applicable card/forex rate and taxes; the card is not a savings-account balance.Up 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.
Forex-card capabilities22 currencies in one card, contactless acceptance, online card management, PIN/block controls, multiple reload routes, back-up-card facility and currency-specific ATM limits.16 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.
ATM / load / usage limitsCurrent HDFC schedule publishes currency-specific ATM limits, e.g. USD 5,000/day, EUR 4,700 and GBP 4,000; overall loading remains subject to applicable LRS/FEMA rules.Axis'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.
Traveller / KYC eligibilityEligible resident travellers subject to KYC, travel-purpose documents and HDFC's current ForexPlus application requirements. Online reload is available to eligible existing HDFC Bank customers; branch routes remain available.Can 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.
Prepaid card / funding / regulatory relationshipStandalone prepaid forex-card relationship. An HDFC account can make online reload easier but does not turn the ForexPlus balance into an ordinary deposit-account or debit-card balance.Standalone 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.
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Decision factorHDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus CardAxis Bank Multi-Currency Forex Card
Currencies / wallet formatHDFC currently markets Multicurrency ForexPlus with up to 22 currency wallets, including USD, EUR, CHF, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, SGD, AED, SEK, HKD, THB, ZAR, NZD, OMR, DKK, NOK, SAR, KRW, BHD, QAR and KWD.16 wallets: USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD, CAD, SEK, JPY, CHF, AED, SAR, THB, HKD, NZD, ZAR and DKK.
Purchase eligibilityIssued under HDFC's ForexPlus/KYC/travel-purpose process. Exact documentation depends on traveller type/purpose. Existing HDFC customers have additional online reload routes; an HDFC deposit account is not required to define the prepaid wallet.No 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.
Load / reload₹75 + GST per branch reload transaction/currency on the current product page; HDFC states no reload fee when reload is done through the Prepaid/Forex online portal. NetBanking/Prepaid NetBanking/branch routes are supported subject to eligibility.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.
Exchange rateLoad/reload/refund use HDFC's applicable forex/card conversion rate and statutory taxes. Same-wallet spending uses the loaded currency; cross-currency transactions use Visa/Mastercard wholesale/network conversion as applicable plus HDFC's stated markup.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.
ATM cashCurrency-specific. Current schedule includes USD 2, EUR 1.50, GBP 1, JPY 250 and other wallet-specific withdrawal fees; daily ATM ceilings also vary by currency.Reviewed 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.
POS / e-commerceInternational merchant/e-commerce use is supported, including contactless where accepted. Same-wallet transactions avoid the cross-currency conversion step; merchant/acquirer DCC should still be declined where inappropriate.Merchant 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.
Cross-currencyCurrent Multicurrency ForexPlus markup is 2% when transaction currency differs from the available card currency. The current schedule also applies 2% to wallet-to-wallet transfers between card currencies.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 conversionWallet-to-wallet conversion is supported across eligible currencies, with the published 2% cross-currency charge and applicable mid/card rate. Wallet availability and order remain controlled by current card terms.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.
Fees₹500 + GST issuance; ₹75 + GST branch reload; ₹100 + GST back-up card on the current product page. ATM, balance enquiry and cross-currency charges are currency/transaction specific.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 / closureRefund/cash-out converts the remaining foreign-currency balance under HDFC's applicable card/forex rate and tax treatment. Exact cancellation/encashment fee should be checked at request time.Reviewed fee sheet lists ₹100 + GST encashment charges; residual balance converts at Axis's applicable card rate.
Replacement / emergencyHDFC advertises back-up-card capability and online block/PIN controls. Replacement/emergency support terms are variant- and location-specific rather than assumed from ordinary debit-card replacement.TripAssist 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.
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HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card

  • HDFC's 2% cross-currency charge applies when the transaction currency differs from the available card currency and also to wallet-to-wallet transfers; use the matching wallet where practical.
  • ATM cash fees and daily limits differ by wallet currency, and the overseas ATM operator can add its own fee or lower limit.
  • Regalia ForexPlus has different economics and is currently shown as unavailable on HDFC's reviewed page; its zero-cross-currency feature should not be applied to Multicurrency ForexPlus.
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.
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HDFC Bank Multicurrency ForexPlus Card

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

  1. Issuer product pagehttps://www.hdfc.bank.in/forex-cards/multicurrency-platinum-forexplus-chip-forex-card
  2. Fee / charge schedulehttps://www.hdfc.bank.in/forex-cards/multicurrency-platinum-forexplus-chip-forex-card/fees-and-charges
  3. Terms & conditionshttps://www.hdfc.bank.in/terms-and-conditions

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