Thomas Cook India has strengthened its presence in Kerala by inaugurating its first branch in Thodupuzha, bringing its total number of outlets in the state to 14, including one at Cochin International Airport. The branch was inaugurated by Dean Kuriakose, MP, Idukki Constituency, in the presence of Thomas Cook officials.
Thodupuzha, just 50 km from Cochin International Airport and the Kochi SmartCity/Infopark, is emerging as a high-potential town, poised for growth as a proposed municipal corporation. The new branch aims to serve not only Thodupuzha but also neighbouring areas such as Pala, Muvattupuzha, Perumbavoor, and Thekkady, a key wildlife tourism destination.
Services and Solutions
The Thodupuzha branch will cater to multiple consumer segments, including students, local residents sending remittances abroad, and the growing international leisure travel market. Key offerings include:
- Overseas Remittances: Send Money Abroad covering 120+ countries
- Currency Exchange: 26 global destination currencies
- Prepaid Travel Cards (in partnership with Mastercard and Visa):
- Borderless Travel: multi-currency card for holidays
- FX Enterprise Card: India’s first eco-friendly business forex card
- Study Buddy Card: for overseas education
- One Currency Card: India’s first prepaid card with zero cross-currency conversion fees
- Digital Services: Forex app, online forex, WhatsApp 24×7 support, V-KYC
- Student Services: University fee transfers, living expenses, discounted airfares, insurance, and forex products
Contact Details
Thomas Cook (India) Limited
Shop No 27/217-C10, 1st Floor, Peters Nine Building,
Idukki Road, Thodupuzha, Kerala – 685584
Phone: 9619577119 | Email: sumesh.nair@thomascook.in
Deepesh Varma, Executive Vice President – Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook India, said, “Thodupuzha represents the next wave of growth for Forex services in India — smaller, high-potential towns with evolving foreign exchange and remittance needs. Our new branch is a one-stop forex hub for students, families, professionals, and business travellers. We’re excited to bring our full range of solutions, including Borderless Travel, Study Buddy Cards, and mobile-first services, to meet the growing needs of this region.”
Thomas Cook India continues to serve over 1 million customers annually through its 125+ stores, website, FX Now app, call centre, and 23 airport counters in India, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius. Its Ghar pe Forex doorstep delivery in 2 hours ensures smooth, secure, and convenient access to forex services.