Thomas Cook India partners with Atlys to integrate forex into visa application process

Yash Agarwal — Tue, 26 May 2026 09:50:26 +0000

Thomas Cook India, a leading omnichannel foreign exchange services company, has announced a strategic partnership with Atlys, a prominent visa processing platform, to streamline the integration of foreign exchange solutions into the visa application journey. This collaboration aims to enhance convenience for travellers in the leisure and student travel segments by combining visa processing and foreign exchange services into a unified experience.

The partnership will enable customers applying for international visas through Atlys to seamlessly access forex services provided by Thomas Cook India. This integration allows travellers to opt for a Visa-backed Forex Card or foreign currency, supported by Thomas Cook India’s digital and assisted onboarding, video KYC, and secure doorstep delivery across India. The initiative is designed to offer a digital-first and hassle-free booking experience, enhancing ease, speed, and trust for modern travellers.

Thomas Cook India will provide a range of products to cater to these customers, including prepaid travel cards with 28 global currencies, currency notes for high-demand travel destinations, and overseas remittances covering over 120 countries. Key offerings include the Borderless Travel prepaid multi-currency card, the Study Buddy card for overseas education, and the One Currency Card, India’s first prepaid card with zero cross-currency conversion fees.

Deepesh Varma, Chief Business Officer – Foreign Exchange at Thomas Cook India, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the alignment with their customer-first approach. He noted that the collaboration would cater to the growing base of digitally savvy young travellers, offering a seamless forex experience integrated into their travel journey.

Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys, emphasised the partnership’s role in removing friction points in a traveller’s journey by integrating forex services, a critical aspect of international travel. He expressed confidence in Thomas Cook India’s trusted reputation in the forex market, which would enhance the travel planning process for Atlys users.

Rishi Chhabra, Country Manager, Visa, India, highlighted the benefits of Visa network-enabled Forex Cards, which offer secure and convenient payment options for travellers abroad. The integration with Atlys and Thomas Cook India aims to simplify travel preparation and manage overseas spending with ease.

Anil Kapur, Founder of InTandem, which facilitated the collaboration, underscored the strategic alignment of complementary strengths between Thomas Cook India and Atlys, focusing on meeting clear customer needs.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

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Thomas Cook India partners with Atlys to integrate forex into visa application process