Thomas Cook India is strengthening its support for the booming overseas education segment with a major upgrade to its Study Buddy Forex Card — now offering rewards and benefits valued at ₹21,000, just in time for the upcoming student season.
Introduced in 2023, the Study Buddy Forex Card has already been a go-to solution for Indian students heading overseas. With the latest enhancements, Thomas Cook India has bundled in a comprehensive set of student-centric features and value-added rewards to make studying abroad easier and more rewarding. The card is available on both Mastercard and Visa variants, and this special offer is valid till 30th September 2025.
Why it Matters
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, over 1.8 million Indian students are currently studying abroad in 2025—up from 1.3 million just two years ago. Thomas Cook India’s own forex data shows a 26% year-on-year growth in its overseas student segment in FY25. This significant demand has inspired the company to expand its Study Buddy proposition with even more value-packed offers.
Benefits at a Glance
Students using the enhanced Study Buddy Forex Card can now enjoy thoughtfully curated rewards including:
- Amazon voucher worth ₹5000 (on university fee spend of USD 5000)
- Amazon voucher worth ₹500 (on a minimum spend of USD 500 at university)
- Thomas Cook Loyalty Edge points worth ₹5000 (redeemable against holidays, flights and hotels purchased at Thomas Cook India)
- International flight discount worth ₹3000 (on loading USD 1000 on the card)
- Uber ride to the airport in India up to ₹1000 (on loading USD 2000 on the card)
- Free International SIM card worth ₹1000
- Free Lounge Access at international airports in India worth ₹2500
- Free International Student Identity Card (ISIC) worth ₹1000
- Free ATM withdrawal once a month on Study Buddy Card – savings up to ₹2000
Additionally, the card continues to offer seamless and secure international transactions powered by Mastercard and Visa.
Backed by Experience
“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 these needs with thoughtfully bundled benefits backed by the reliability and security of Mastercard and Visa,”
— Deepesh Varma, Executive Vice President – Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook (India) Limited
Thomas Cook India has built its reputation as India ka Forex Specialist, serving over a million customers annually as the largest non-bank foreign exchange services provider in India. The company’s Ghar pe Forex commitment ensures doorstep delivery within 2 hours, providing added reassurance to students and families during this critical phase of their journey.