Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India's leading omnichannel forex services company, has announced significant enhancements to its Study Buddy Forex Card, offering a comprehensive range of benefits, and rewards worth Rs.21,000.
Since its launch in 2023, the Thomas Cook India Study Buddy Forex card has offered students a range of
invaluable student-centric features and value-added services. The recent expansion with significant additional rewards, aims to enhance value for students via travel & shopping vouchers, and reward points – reinforcing the card’s role as a trusted, all-in-one solution for their international education.
The offers are strategically timed to leverage the upcoming overseas student season and are available on both Mastercard and Visa Study Buddy card variants. The offer period extends to 30th September 2025.
The Ministry of External Affairs highlights that over 1.8 million Indian students are currently studying abroad in 2025 – marking a strong increase from 1.3 million, two years ago. Thomas Cook India’s Forex data reiterates the opportunity - with a 26% year-on-year growth for its overseas student segment in FY25. Hence to increase its market share in this powerful segment, Thomas Cook has significantly enhanced its Study Buddy Forex card with a range of special offers and rewards.
The rewards valued at Rs.21,000*, have been thoughtfully curated to appeal to the student segment:
- Amazon voucher worth Rs.5000 (on university fee spend of USD 5000)
- Amazon voucher worth Rs.500 (on a minimum spend of USD 500 at university)
- Thomas Cook Loyalty Edge points worth Rs.5000 (redeemable against holidays, flights and hotels purchased at Thomas Cook India)
- International flight discount worth Rs.3000 (on loading USD 1000 on the card)
- Uber ride to airport in India up to Rs.1000 (on loading USD 2000 on the card)
- Free International SIM card worth Rs.1000
- Free Lounge Access at international airports* in India worth Rs. 2500
- Free International Student Identity Card (ISIC) worth Rs.1000
- Free ATM withdrawal once a month on Study Buddy Card - savings up to Rs. 2000
Deepesh Varma, Executive Vice President - Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said: “Pursuing higher education overseas is a significant milestone for students and their families. At Thomas Cook India, we understand the financial challenges this transition can bring. Our Study Buddy Forex Card addresses the critical needs of students with thoughtfully bundled benefits backed by the reliability and security of Mastercard and Visa. The enhanced offering on our Study Buddy card valued at Rs.21,000, represents our continued focus on delivering significant offerings that truly benefit students, reinforcing Thomas Cook India's position as a trusted partner for students and families.”
Thomas Cook India has positioned itself as India ka Forex Specialist with continued focus on the foreign exchange segment and sustained leadership in the space. The Company is the largest non-bank foreign exchange services provider in India and serves over a million customers every year.
The Company’s Ghar pe Forex commitment of doorstep delivery in 2 hours, serves as a strong reassurance with a smooth, swift and effortless closure.
