Blinkit, India’s leading quick commerce platform, has launched an innovative service to deliver Thomas Cook‘s Forex cards to customers within 10 minutes. This partnership initially covers major cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The offer includes Thomas Cook’s Borderless Travel Card aimed at leisure travelers and the Study Buddy Card designed for student travel.
What Is a Forex Card and What Does It Offer?
A Forex card is a prepaid travel card that comes with multiple advantages over traditional currency exchange modes. It allows users to load foreign currency at locked-in exchange rates, safeguarding them from fluctuations. Other benefits include secure payments worldwide, cash withdrawals from ATMs abroad without additional charges, contactless tap-and-pay, and easy reload options through online banking.
Thomas Cook’s cards stand out with features like travel insurance, airport lounge access, Uber vouchers, and reward points. They are widely accepted globally and provide a hassle-free alternative to carrying cash. The card issued via Blinkit will initially have zero balance, and users can activate and load the card through a virtual KYC process.
How the Blinkit-Thomas Cook Delivery Works
Customers can order the these card through the Blinkit app, complete KYC verification digitally or in person, and load funds onto the card—all facilitated within minutes. Blinkit handles the rapid delivery of blank cards having balance Rs 0, while Thomas Cook oversees secure transactions and compliance. This seamless, digital-first process notably enhances convenience for travelers and students alike, marking a significant step toward “travel readiness” in the digital age.
Check Founder’s Post on X:
New launch on Blinkit: Forex cards delivered in 10 minutes!
— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) September 25, 2025
We've partnered up with Thomas Cook to deliver their Study Buddy (student travel) and Borderless Travel (leisure) Forex cards.
Some more details:
– Delivering in Delhi NCR, Mumbai & Bangalore (to start with)
– Cards… pic.twitter.com/jsh8mWrTJ1
Blinkit’s Recent Launches and Innovations
September has been a busy month for quick commerce giant, which also made headlines for offering ultra-fast delivery of premium tech products like the newly launched Apple iPhone 17 series—available for doorstep delivery within 10 minutes in select cities. These rapid rollouts further cement it’s position as a pioneer in India’s fast-growing quick commerce space, blending technology with high-demand consumer goods and essential services.
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Conclusion
Blinkit’s collaboration with Thomas Cook to deliver Forex cards instantly meets a growing consumer demand for speed, convenience, and technological integration. Coupled with Blinkit’s recent innovations and expansion in quick commerce, this partnership exemplifies India’s evolving digital ecosystem—fus ing indigenous tech and global travel needs seamlessly.
