SBI Foreign Travel Credit Card

At present, SBI offers two foreign travel credit cards, they are:

Note: All available currencies can be loaded onto a single card by the cardholder. 

Features of State Bank Foreign Travel Card

Listed below are the features and benefits of the State Bank Foreign Travel Card:

Get favourable currency conversion rates.

1. Cash can be withdrawn in local currencies in the case of international ATMs. 

1. Online shopping applicable for fashion, gadgets, travel bookings, and more. 

1. Payment via PoS at shops, restaurants, and hotels via tap, swipe, or chip. 

1. Global usage excluding Bhutan, Nepal, and India. 

1. International deals and discounts can be availed by the cardholders. 

1. Cardholders can use YONO, Yono Lite, Internet Banking, or the Oneview Prepaid Card Portal to register their cards

1. Recharge the card multiple times as needed.
2. Operates with a 4-digit PIN at ATMs and requires PIN or Signature for merchant transactions.
3. Receive balance updates after each transaction via SMS or email.
4. Balance Enquiry:
5. Free balance check at SBI Group ATMs.
6. Available at VISA ATMs with applicable charges.
7. Online access via SBI Prepaid Portal to view or download transaction details.
8. Up to two additional backup cards in case of loss, damage, or misplacement.
9. SMS or email notifications for every transaction (service dependent on network providers).
   

Benefits of SBI Foreign Travel Credit Card

The key benefits of SBI Foreign Travel credit cards are listed below: 

1. Safe and secure way to carry foreign currency while traveling abroad. 

1. Allowing easy payments for goods and services overseas by enabling cashless international travel. 

1. Ensures security with a 4-digit PIN for ATM protection as it is equipped with an embedded chip that stores encrypted data. 

1. Helping you avoid high exchange margins. 

1. Offers easy reloading facility available at any authorized branch in India. 

1. Refunds any unutilized balance remaining on the card.

Fees and Charges on State Bank Foreign Travel Card

The fees and charges on SBI foreign travel cards are mentioned below: 

Notes: 

1. The first deduction will be made three months after the card’s expiry date. 

1. The balance is refunded after deducting the annual expiry charge, if claimed after three months. 

1. Balances below USD 5 / GBP 5 / EUR 5 / CAD 5 / AUD 5 / JPY 500 / SAR 20 / SGD 6 / AED 20 after expiry will be forfeited. 

Transaction Limits of State Bank Foreign Travel Card

The transaction limit of State Bank Foreign Travel card is given the table below:

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants of SBI Foreign Travel Cards

Listed below are the eligibility criteria for the applicants of State Bank Foreign Travel Card:

1. Applicant must be a bonafide citizen of India planning to travel abroad except to Bhutan and Nepal.
2. Corporates are planning to send their employees abroad for official or business purposes (subject to completion of KYC norms).
3. Sponsors/parents of students travelling abroad for higher studies. The card will be issued in the student's name and will be reloaded up to the allowed ceiling by parents or close relatives, recommended from time to time.
4. Expats residing in India (subject to completion of KYC norms).
   

Documents Required to Apply for SBI Foreign Travel Cards

To procure an SBI Foreign Travel Cards, an applicant will have to submit the following documents:

1. A duly signed application-cum-agreement form.
2. A copy of a valid passport.
3. A copy of a valid PAN card.
4. Proof of intended foreign travel, such as a visa, ticket, admission confirmation from a foreign university or institute, or any other relevant document.
5. Proof of residence if the address differs from the one mentioned in the passport. 

How to Apply for SBI Foreign Travel Card

There are two ways to apply for the SBI Travel Card. You can apply for the card either online or offline.

Online Process

1. Apply SBI’s Internet Banking portal: https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/. 

1. Navigation to ‘e-Services’ and then to ‘e-Cards’ 

1. Click on ‘Apply State Bank Foreign Travel Card’. 

1. A reference number will be generated after submitting the application. 

1. Print the application form and visit any SBI branch with the required KYC documents for verification and card issuance.

Offline Process

Step 1: Please visit any SBI branch

Step 2: Fill in the application form

Step 3: Submit this with the KYC documents and papers.

How to Register Your SBI Foreign Travel Credit Card?

You can register your SBI Foreign Travel Credit Cards through various channels, such as: 

OneView Prepaid Portal 

1. Navigate to the Prepaid Portal.  

1. Click Login or Signup for new consumers. 

1. Choose Individual and enter personal details. 

1. Create your username and password after verifying the details. 

1. After completing the process, the SBI Foreign Travel Card gets registered on the portal. 

YONO, YONO Lite and Internet Banking

In YONO 

1. Log into the application. 

1. Navigate to ‘Cards’, then to ‘My Prepaid Cards’. 

1. Click on ‘Link a New Prepaid Card’ and enter the Card Number to register. 

In YONO Lite 

1. Log into the application. 

1. Navigate to the ‘Manage Cards’ option and then click on ‘Prepaid Cards’. 

1. Click on ‘Link My Prepaid Card’ and enter the Card Number to register. 

In Internet Banking (RINB) 

1. Log into the internet banking account. 

1. Navigate to ‘e-Services’ option and then to ‘e-Cards’. 

1. Click on ‘Prepaid Card’ and then to ‘My State Bank Foreign Travel Card’. 

1. Click on ‘Link My FTC’ to link your card. 

1. Enter Card Number to register.

Offers on SBI Foreign Travel Credit Cards

The details about the various offers applicable on SBI Foreign Travel credit cards are given below: 

Free International SIM Card Offer 

1. With the State Bank Visa Foreign Travel Cards issued in India, cardholders can claim a free International SIM card with up to 6GB data, 60mins talk time with 30 days validity. 

1. Valid till 31 March 2025 

Free International Youth Travel Card (IYTC)

1. Discounts on travel, dining, and shopping across the globe. 

1. Offers each cardholder with Complimentary International Youth Travel Card   

Free PVR Movie Ticket Voucher worth Rs.1000 

Get a Rs.1000 PVR voucher on spending USD 1000 or more with your SBI Visa Foreign Travel Card. 

Free International Student Identity Card (ISIC) 

Offers student benefits across the globe along with a free ISIC card with your SBI Visa Foreign Travel Card. 

Zero Surcharge on Cash Withdrawals  

On cash withdrawal abroad, the card offers zero surcharge at all point ATMs. 

Exclusive Offers Around the World  

Provides exclusive offers on specific travel destinations, with your SBI Visa Foreign Travel Card. 

SBI Foreign Travel Credit Card Customer Helpdesk 

The contact details of customer care service are mentioned below: 

1. Helpline number: 1800-1234, 1800112211, 18004253800, 080-26599990 (available 24x7 for Indian customers) 

1. Email - ops.prepaid@sbi.co.in 

1. Complaint Portal: https://crcf.sbi.co.in/ccf/ 

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