SBI Explore Forex Card

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SBI Explore Forex Card

How to Get SBI Explore Forex Card

  • Indian resident students travelling abroad for higher studies (except Nepal and Bhutan)
  • Best suited for Lesiure Traveller who is travelling abroad on holiday.
  • Visit any of the authorized SBI branches offering Forex Card services
  • Fill out the SBI Forex Card application form
  • Submit the required documents
  • Get your SBI Explore Forex Card instantly, subject to verification

Authorized branch list: Click here

  • Signed application form (Click here to download)
  • Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
  • PAN Card
  • Proof of travel
    • Visa / Air ticket / Admission letter
  • Proof of residence (if address differs from passport)

Note: If your address is different from the one mentioned in your passport, please carry valid proof of residence.


The SBI Ascent Forex Card supports more than 20 major currencies on a single card. Min Load starts at $50 or equivalent.

Currency Name Symbol / Abbreviation Currency Name Symbol / Abbreviation
Australian Dollar AUD Omani Rial OMR
Bahraini Dinar BHD Pound Sterling GBP
Canadian Dollar CAD Qatari Riyal QAR
Danish Krone DKK Saudi Riyal SAR
Euro EUR Singapore Dollar SGD
Hong Kong Dollar HKD South African Rand ZAR
South Korean Won KRW Japanese Yen JPY
Swedish Krona SEK Swiss Franc CHF
Thai Baht THB New Zealand Dollar NZD
UAE Dirham AED Norwegian Krone NOK
US Dollar USD    

ATMs: Withdraw local currency from international ATMs

POS Terminals: Pay at shops, restaurants, and hotels via tap, swipe, or chip

Online: Shop globally for travel bookings, fashion, gadgets, and more

Global Use: Accepted in most countries (excluding India, Nepal, and Bhutan)

Alerts: Get instant SMS and email notifications for every transaction

  • Better Value: Enjoy competitive foreign exchange rates
  • Global Offers: Avail exclusive international deals and discounts
  • Full Control: Manage your card on YONO, YONO Lite, Internet Banking, or the OneView Prepaid Card Portal anytime

These limits are per day and may vary based on card settings or regulatory updates.

Channel No. of Transactions per Day Spend Limit (USD or equivalent)
ATM Withdrawal/Manual Cash Withdrawal over the counter 5 3,000
POS Transactions 20 10,000
Online Transactions (E-Com) 20 10,000

Issuance Fee: ₹100 + GST (one-time)

Reload Fee: ₹50 + GST per load

ATM Withdrawal Fee: $1.75 or equivalent per transaction

Refund / Cash-out Fee: ₹100 + GST per request

Add-on Card Fee: ₹100 + GST (maximum 2 cards)

Cross-Currency Charges: 3% of transaction amount + GST


  • Go to Prepaid Portal. Click Login >Signup.
  • Choose Individual and enter personal details.
  • Verify details and create your username & password.

Your SBI Forex Card is now registered on the portal.

  • Login into Yono/Yono Web
  • Go to Forex Cards and manage your card
  • Functionality available – Balance Enquiry>Set/Reset PIN>Manage Card Limits>Temporary Block/Unblock>Permanent Block

  • 24*7 helpline number (India): 1800-1234, 1800112211, 18004253800, 080-26599990
  • Email us at -
    customercare@sbi.co.in
    contactcentre@sbi.co.in

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

  • Offer Redemption link: https://visaforex.poshvine.com/
  • Validity: Upto 31st March 2027
  • Eligible cards: State Bank Visa Foreign Travel Cards issued in India
  • Terms & conditions: Click here

Get a free ISIC card with your SBI Visa Foreign Travel Card and enjoy student benefits worldwide.

  • Log into https://isic.co.in/campaign/visa and click on 'Click here for your ISIC'
  • Will be directed to the ordering page. Add the card details, Personal details, Delivery details etc
  • Based on the SBFTC card number, the Digital ISIC card will be free of cost and details will be shared on mail ID
  • Cardholders can install the myValU app where they can add the ISIC card and see all the offer details
Select your travel destination below exclusive offers available with your SBI Forex Card
Australia (AUD) https://www.visa.co.in/en_in/visa-offers-and-perks/?paymentType=11&cardProduct=15&redemptionCountry=13
Canada (CAD) https://www.visa.co.in/en_in/visa-offers-and-perks/?paymentType=11&cardProduct=15&redemptionCountry=38
Japan (JPY) https://www.visa.co.in/en_in/visa-offers-and-perks/?paymentType=11&cardProduct=15&redemptionCountry=112
Saudi Arabia (SAR) https://www.visa.co.in/en_in/visa-offers-and-perks/?paymentType=11&cardProduct=15&redemptionCountry=192
Singapore (SGD) https://www.visa.co.in/en_in/visa-offers-and-perks/?paymentType=11&cardProduct=15&redemptionCountry=197
United Arab Emirates (AED) https://www.visa.co.in/en_in/visa-offers-and-perks/?paymentType=11&cardProduct=15&redemptionCountry=232
United Kingdom (GBP) https://www.visa.co.in/en_in/visa-offers-and-perks/?paymentType=11&cardProduct=15&redemptionCountry=233
United States of America (USD) https://www.visa.co.in/en_in/visa-offers-and-perks/?paymentType=11&cardProduct=15&redemptionCountry=234

Other Countries

For offers in countries not listed above, click the link and select your desired country from the menu.

 https://www.visa.co.in/en_in/visa-offers-and-perks/?paymentType=11&cardProduct=15

T&C apply. For details, visit visa.co.in


List of authorized branches for issuance of SBI Ascent Forex Card – Click here


Last Updated On : Thursday, 13-08-2026

Interest Rates

7.25%* p.a. onwards

w.e.f. 01.04.2026

*T&C Apply.

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