Vi ties up with Niyo to make overseas spending simpler

MUMBAI: Vi is giving international travellers one less thing to worry about this holiday season. The telecom operator has partnered with travel banking fintech Niyo to offer zero forex markup cards to Vi customers, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a telco and a travel finance platform in India.

Under the partnership, Vi users travelling abroad for holidays, work or education can get a Niyo Zero Forex Markup Card delivered to their doorstep within 24 hours. The card can be requested directly through the Vi App, where customers are guided through a quick KYC process, card setup and a trial transaction with assistance from a Niyo executive. Those outside Niyo Express service areas can activate the card digitally through the Niyo App.

The move strengthens Vi’s growing international travel portfolio, which already includes Truly Unlimited international roaming packs, discounted family plans, lounge access, travel insurance and baggage protection. With Niyo on board, Vi adds a financial convenience layer that helps travellers spend smarter while overseas. Accepted in over 180 countries, the Niyo Forex card processes transactions at base exchange rates, helping users avoid the usual 3 to 5 percent forex markup.

As an introductory offer, Vi customers also receive Niyo’s Premium service free for a year. The benefits include annual travel savings worth up to Rs 10,000, zero convenience fees on visa and flight bookings, discounts on international hotels, complimentary lounge access and free ATM withdrawals each quarter.

The partnership builds on Vi’s recent efforts to enhance its international roaming proposition, including discounted packs for Vi Family Postpaid users, travel insurance coverage of up to Rs 40 lakh and baggage protection against delays or loss. With the Niyo Forex Card now in the mix, Vi positions itself as a one-stop companion for international travel, combining connectivity, cost control and peace of mind from take-off to touchdown.