Company inaugurates its first branch in Thodupuzha, strengthening its presence in Kerala to 14 forex outlets.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, a leading omnichannel forex services provider, has strategically expanded its network in Kerala by opening its first branch in Thodupuzha. This addition enhances the company’s foreign exchange presence in the state to 14 outlets, which includes a counter at Cochin International Airport. Thodupuzha, the largest town in Kerala’s Idukki District, represents a key emerging market for Thomas Cook.
The new branch was officially opened by Mr. Dean Kuriakose, Member of Parliament, Idukki Constituency, with Thomas Cook officials also in attendance.
Situated approximately 50 km from both Cochin International Airport and Kochi’s SmartCity/Infopark, Thodupuzha is seen as a natural extension of Kerala’s burgeoning tech corridor. Its planned transition into a municipal corporation and ongoing infrastructure development highlight its potential as a high-growth market. Thomas Cook’s new Thodupuzha branch aims to capitalize on this significant opportunity while also serving nearby areas such as Pala, Muvattupuzha, Perumbavoor, and Thekkady, a prominent wildlife tourism destination.
The Thodupuzha branch will cater to a wide range of customers, focusing on remittances from students and residents sending money abroad for family support, as well as the expanding international leisure travel market. Furthermore, demand for foreign currency and forex cards is expected to rise due to increasing outbound travel from the region.
Mr. Deepesh Varma, Executive Vice President – Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, commented, “Thodupuzha represents the next wave of growth for forex services in India—smaller, high-potential towns with evolving foreign exchange and remittance needs. Our new branch is designed as a comprehensive forex hub for a diverse clientele, including students, families, working professionals, and business travelers. We are excited to bring our full range of innovative solutions, such as our Borderless Travel, Study Buddy Cards, and mobile-first forex services, to serve our customers in the region. This expansion underscores our commitment to ensuring access to our seamless, secure forex services beyond major cities, meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving India.”
As “India ka Forex Specialist,” Thomas Cook Foreign Exchange operates an omnichannel model that serves over 1 million customers annually through its website, FX Now app, call center (1800-2099-100), and more than 125 Forex stores across 69 metros and tier 2-4 cities/towns nationwide. Additionally, Thomas Cook manages 23 counters at major airports in India, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius.
The company’s “Ghar pe Forex” commitment ensures doorstep delivery within 2 hours, offering reliable and swift last-mile service.
Comprehensive Forex Products and Services
The branch offers a consumer-centric portfolio of products and services, including:
Overseas Remittances: Thomas Cook Forex’s “Send Money Abroad” service, covering over 120 countries.
Currency Exchange: Availability of 26 major global destination currencies.
Prepaid Travel Cards (in partnership with Mastercard and Visa):
Borderless Travel: A newly launched multi-currency card for holidays, supporting 12 global currencies.
FX Enterprise card: India’s first eco-friendly forex prepaid card, designed for business travel.
Study Buddy card: Tailored for overseas education needs.
Thomas Cook One Currency Card: India’s first prepaid card offering zero cross-currency conversion fees.
Digital Services: Convenient booking options for the modern, on-the-go consumer:
Forex App
Online Forex platform
Forex on WhatsApp (24×7 services, from live rates to end-to-end transactions)
V-KYC (Video Know Your Customer)
Overseas Education Forex: Specialized services for students, including university/tuition fee transfers, living expense remittances, discounted airfares, excess baggage solutions, insurance, and forex products like the Study Buddy Card.
Contact Information
Thomas Cook (India) Limited
Shop No 27/217-C10, 1st Floor, Peters Nine Building,
Idukki Road, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala – 685584
Contact No: 9619577119
Email: sumesh.nair@thomascook.in
