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BOC Multi-Currency Travel Card: A smart companion for seasonal travel

30 Dec 2025 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

As the holiday and year end travel season has approached, the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) highlights the convenience and security of its Multi-Currency Travel Card (MCTC), designed to make international travel seamless for Sri Lankans.
The BOC MCTC allows travellers to carry five major currencies US Dollars, British Pounds, Euros, Japanese Yen and Australian Dollars on a single secure prepaid card, eliminating the need to manage multiple cash denominations. With the ability to load up to USD 25,000 and switch between currencies through a dedicated self-care portal, travellers can maintain precise control over exchange rates and manage expenses efficiently during peak travel periods.
Security is a key feature of the card. Each BOC MCTC is equipped with an EMV chip, NFC enabled contact-less payment capability, and 3D Secure online protection, along with real time SMS and email alerts for every transaction. Cardholders also receive a complimentary backup card, ensuring uninterrupted access to funds in the event of loss or theft. In addition, the card includes travel insurance coverage of up to USD 250,000, subject to eligibility, providing peace of mind for travelers exploring overseas destinations during the busy season.
Endorsed by Mastercard, the Multi-Currency Travel Card is accepted at over four million ATMs and 40 million merchants worldwide, making it a convenient tool for shopping, dining, duty-free purchases, and online payments to foreign merchants. Reloading is simple and accessible at any BOC branch, with remote reloading option available exclusively for students studying abroad, ensuring uninterrupted financial access during their travels.
The BOC Multi-Currency Travel Card has become a preferred solution among business professionals, medical tourists, students, and high-end travelers, offering a seamless, cashless experience for managing international expenses. As Sri Lankans travel abroad during the festive season BOC Multi-Currency Travel Card provides a secure, flexible, and convenient solution, allowing travelers to focus on their journey with confidence and peace of mind.
In addition, cardholders automatically qualify for all Mastercard promotional offers when making payments using the Multi-Currency Travel Card. The card also extends exclusive benefits for customers settling medical-related payments in India, further enhancing its value for those seeking specialized healthcare services abroad.
For over 86 years, Bank of Ceylon has been a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's financial landscape, connecting individuals and businesses to global opportunities. BOC’s extensive network with over 2,300 touch points spread across the nation, ensures that bank’s customers have convenient access to a wide range of financial services.
Moreover, BOC was ranked as the top Sri Lankan Bank among the Top 1000 World Banks 2025 and the Banker of the Year 2021,2023 and 2024 by The Banker Magazine UK, The most valuable Sri Lankan brand by Brand Finance Lanka. BOC also received the People’s Banking Services Brand of the year at the SLIM KANTAR Peoples Awards 2024.Internationally, Bank of Ceylon has established a strong presence in key locations such as a Subsidiary in London, UK; branches in Male and Hulhumalé in the Maldives; Chennai, India; and the Seychelles.