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How to Send Money to India

  • from United Kingdom or Europe
  • from Singapore, Hong Kong or Australia

Once your payment is confirmed, the funds will be converted and credited directly to your NRI account in India.

  • 1

    Login or Sign Up

    Login to your IDFC FIRST MB App and Click on Cross Border Add Funds

  • 2

    Fill in Transfer details

    Enter the Amount > Review the Transfer details including exchange rate and applicable fees

  • 3

    Send Funds

    Make the payment from your local bank account in the UK or Europe.

Through Branch Visit - If you prefer submitting your ASBA form in person:

  • 1

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    Ask for the Form

    Request the IPO ASBA application form

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    Add your information

    Fill in your details, PAN, demat information, and bid

Compare transfer methods

Available

Transfer Bank/ Wire Transfers

Speed

~ 48 hours

Cost

Moderate to high (bank fees+FX margin)

Type

Physical

Availability

Banking hours

Best for sending large amounts (>$1 mn) safely with bank support

Available

IDFC FIRST Bank Online Transfer

Speed

Minutes to hours

Cost

Low to moderate (transfer fee+small FX margin)

Type

Digital

Availability

24x7

Best for fast, low cost transfers for personal remittances

NOT Available

International money order

Speed

3-5 days

Cost

Low (postal/bank fee)

Type

Physical

Availability

Banking hours

Best for recipients without a bank account/ a physical instrument is needed

NOT Available

International money order

Speed

Upto 7 days

Cost

Moderate (issuance+clearing charges)

Type

Physical

Availability

Banking hours

Best when a guaranteed, prepaid amount is required for education, visa, or official purposes

Available

Transfer Bank/ Wire Transfers

Speed

~ 48 hours

Cost

Moderate to high (bank fees+FX margin)

Type

Physical

Availability

Banking hours

Best for sending large amounts (>$1 mn) safely with bank support

Available

IDFC FIRST Bank Online Transfer

Speed

Minutes to hours

Cost

Low to moderate (transfer fee+small FX margin)

Type

Digital

Availability

24x7

Best for fast, low cost transfers for personal remittances

NOT Available

International money order

Speed

3-5 days

Cost

Low (postal/bank fee)

Type

Physical

Availability

Banking hours

Best for recipients without a bank account/ a physical instrument is needed

NOT Available

International money order

Speed

Upto 7 days

Cost

Moderate (issuance+clearing charges)

Type

Physical

Availability

Banking hours

Best when a guaranteed, prepaid amount is required for education, visa, or official purposes

Transfer Limits for Money Transfer to India

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UK and Europe

Here’s how much you can send per transaction:

  • From UK: GBP 250 to GBP 100,000
  • From EUROPE: EURO 250 to EURO 100,000

How long does it take to transfer money?

Instantly*

*in case of technical or funding issue it may take one working day.

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Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia

Here’s how much you can send per transaction:

  • From Singapore: SGD 150 to SGD 200,000
  • From Hong Kong: HKD 500 to HKD 300,000
  • From Australia: AUD 150 to AUD 200,000

How long does it take to transfer money?

Once we receive your local payment and verify the documents, we move fast. The money is usually credited to the Indian bank account in no time, depending on banking hours and transaction timing.