Leading telecom operatorVihas announced a partnership with travel banking fintech Niyo to offer Zero Markup Forex Card delivery for customers travelling abroad this holiday season. Vi said this is the first such partnership by a telco in India, enabling customers travelling for holidays, business or higher education to receive a Niyo Zero Forex Markup Card at their doorstep within 24 hours. The new partnership strengthens Vi’s travel portfolio, which already includes Truly Unlimited international roaming (IR) packs, discounted IR packs for families, lounge access, travel insurance and baggage protection. Customers can request the Niyo Forex card through the Vi app, after which a Niyo executive will provide KYC verification, card setup and a trial transaction. Users can submit their name and PIN code to check availability under Niyo Express delivery. Locations not covered can activate the card digitally using the Niyo app.
As an introductory offer, Vi customers will get Niyo Premium, worth Rs 999 per year, at no cost. Benefits include Rs 10,000 annual travel savings, zero convenience fee on visa and flight bookings, 10 percent off on international hotels, one free lounge access and one free ATM withdrawal per quarter.
Accepted in more than 180 countries, the Niyo Forex card processes international transactions at base exchange rates and helps avoid forex mark-ups of 3 to 5 percent. Vi said the tie-up complements its recent roaming discounts for secondary members on Family Postpaid plans, travel insurance cover of Rs 40 lakh in partnership with Aditya Birla Health Insurance at Rs 285 with IR packs, and delayed or lost baggage protection with Blue Ribbon Bags, offering compensation up to Rs 19,800 per bag at Rs 99. Vi added that with the Niyo partnership, it has built a comprehensive international travel experience combining seamless connectivity, smarter spending and protection for customers from departure to return. According to the company, it continues to expand 5G services across 17 circles as part of its commitment to enabling a digital India.