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Thomas Cook & Atlys: Forex for Travelers, Seamlessly
26 May
Summary
- Foreign exchange services are now integrated into digital visa applications.
- Travelers can access prepaid forex cards and currency via Thomas Cook India.
- This partnership streamlines travel planning into a single digital journey.
Thomas Cook India and Atlys have launched a strategic partnership to embed foreign exchange services into the digital visa application workflow. Outbound travelers can now access Thomas Cook India's forex offerings while applying for international visas on the Atlys platform.
This integration aims to create a unified digital journey, combining visa processing and foreign currency procurement. Users can choose from Visa-backed prepaid forex cards or foreign currency notes, supported by digital onboarding, video KYC, and doorstep delivery services throughout India.
The available forex solutions encompass multi-currency travel cards, student-specific cards, options with reduced conversion charges, foreign currency notes, and international remittance services. This initiative reflects the increasing demand for digital-first, integrated travel solutions.
Officials from Thomas Cook India, Atlys, and Visa highlighted the benefits, emphasizing enhanced convenience and security for travelers. The partnership, facilitated by InTandem, aims to simplify pre-travel financial planning by bringing forex access closer to the visa application stage. Atlys, founded in 2021, offers a digital visa platform for over 120 destinations, while Thomas Cook India, established in 1881, has extensive experience in foreign exchange and travel services.
