In a move set to redefine overseas payments for Indian travellers, Thomas Cook (India) Limited has joined hands with Google Pay and Mastercard to launch contactless cross-border payments across its entire suite of prepaid forex cards.
This pioneering feature enables Indians to make secure, seamless international payments directly from their mobile phones—whether it is at hotels, restaurants, shops, or transport services—without the need to carry physical cards. It also eliminates the stress of card loss or theft, the hassle of replacements, or the need to arrange emergency cash abroad.
How It Works
The contactless Tap-and-Pay and online payment feature is now available on Thomas Cook’s range of forex cards—Borderless Travel, One Currency, Study Buddy, and EnterpriseFX.
By simply adding their Thomas Cook forex card to Google Pay, customers can enjoy quick, secure, and tokenized payments at over 270 million Mastercard merchant locations worldwide.
Key Benefits
- Seamless addition of Thomas Cook forex prepaid cards to Google Pay
- Contactless and quick payments via a handheld device
- Enhanced security with tokenization
- Global access – transact at 270 million merchant locations and online
- No need to carry a physical card, reducing the stress of loss/theft/replacement or emergency cash requirements
Industry Leaders Speak
“Today’s Indian traveller demands simple, real-time and secure digital solutions for their overseas payments. We are delighted to lead the charge in embracing digital innovation via the launch of our contactless payment solutions in collaboration with Google Pay and Mastercard,” said Deepesh Varma, Executive Vice President – Foreign Exchange.
“This powerful, borderless payment ecosystem aligns with India’s new-age traveller seeking frictionless experiences worldwide.”
Ravi Datla, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions, South Asia at Mastercard, added,
“The seamless integration of Thomas Cook’s forex prepaid cards with Google Pay underscores our commitment to supporting contactless, tokenized, and globally accessible payment solutions. This innovation offers greater security and convenience, empowering travellers to explore the world with confidence and peace of mind.”