With this partnership, customers using the Atlys platform for international visa applications will have access to forex services provided by Thomas Cook India seamlessly within the same workflow. The aim of this integration is to enhance travel planning by merging visa processing and forex acquisition into a unified digital experience.
As part of this offering, users can choose Visa-backed prepaid forex cards or foreign currency through Thomas Cook India. These services will feature digital onboarding, video-based KYC verification, assisted support channels, and doorstep delivery throughout India.
The forex solutions introduced under this partnership include prepaid multi-currency travel cards, student-specific cards, single-currency options with lower conversion fees, foreign currency notes for popular travel destinations, and international remittance services that span over 120 countries.
Deepesh Varma, Chief Business Officer – Foreign Exchange at Thomas Cook India, noted that this collaboration aligns with the increasing demand for digital-first and integrated travel services, especially among younger and student travelers. He emphasized that the company’s digital ecosystem, including its app and support channels, will facilitate seamless service delivery.
Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys, highlighted that the partnership aims to minimize friction in the international travel process by bringing forex access closer to the visa application stage.
Rishi Chhabra, Country Manager at Visa Inc. in India, mentioned that Visa network-enabled forex cards offer travelers a secure and widely accepted payment method abroad, and that this integration simplifies pre-travel financial planning.
This collaboration was supported by InTandem, which played a crucial role in aligning stakeholders and structuring the partnership to meet customer demands for integrated travel services.
Founded in 2021, Atlys runs a digital visa platform that serves over 120 destinations. Established in 1881, Thomas Cook India operates across foreign exchange, travel services, corporate travel, and related segments through its omnichannel network.
