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As per amendment in the Income Tax Rules, PAN or Aadhaar are to be mandatorily quoted for cash deposit or withdrawal aggregating to Rupees twenty lakhs or more in a FY. Please update your PAN or Aadhaar. Kindly reach out to the Bank’s contact center on 1800 10 888 or visit the nearest IDFC FIRST Bank branch for further queries.
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Transfer money from Australia to India
Many Indians choose Australia for higher studies and career growth. However, despite their NRI (Non-Resident Indians) status, they stay connected with their families and friends in India. Sending money to India is also common for NRIs from Australia.Read More
There are many ways to securely transfer money from Australia to India, including inward and outward remittances. NRIs can also use IDFC FIRST Bank’s NRE Savings Account to make instant and secure transactions online. With an IDFC FIRST Bank NRE Savings Account, you can enjoy 100% liquidity with tax-exempt returns on your NRE Savings Account.
The VISA Signature Debit Card offered with the IDFC FIRST NRE Savings Account comes with several benefits, including personal accident insurance cover of ₹35 lakhs and air accidental insurance cover of ₹1 crore.Read
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Fees and Charges for fund transfers to India with IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Bank does not charge anything for funds transfer received from abroad. GST will be levied on the converted gross INR amount, as per the existing Tax slab.
Please note that the remitting bank routes remittance funds through their correspondent banks in arrangement. These correspondent banks may levy certain charges for rendering their services which are neither in control nor the responsibility of the IDFC FIRST Bank.
Features and Benefits
You can open an NRE account from anywhere in the world
You can repatriate money back to Australia at any time into an NRE account
The interest that you earn on an NRE account is not subject to taxation in India
NRE savings accounts offer higher interest rates than normal savings accounts
An NRE account has no limit on money transfers. Hence, large money transfers can be made using an NRE account
IDFC FIRST Bank’s mobile and net banking services can help you make instant bill payments online and invest through your phone
NRE accounts can be held as joint accounts. If you are an NRI residing in Australia, you can open a joint NRE account with a resident Indian or another NRI
How to transfer money from Australia to India?
- Sender’s details – Name, account number, and complete address.
- Receiver’s details – Name, 11-digit account number, and complete address.
- Receiver’s bank details
- Bank name – IDFC FIRST Bank
- Swift code – IDFBINBBMUM
- Correspondent’s bank – Please click here
- Mention the purpose of payment for faster credit to your account.
- Kindly mention charges as OUR in your fund transfer form to avoid correspondent bank charges.
You can use IDFC FIRST Bank’s inward remittance services to transfer money securely from Australia to India. Follow these steps to make a fund transfer from Australia to India:
1. Visit your foreign bank branch in Australia.
2. Submit the following payment details:
3. Upon receiving the foreign bank's payment, IDFC FIRST Bank will deposit the money in the desired account within days.
It is important to note that you do not need to mention the account number for an FCNR (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) deposit. However, ensure that your 10-digit customer ID is mentioned.
For faster credit, it is imperative to mention the purpose of payment. Also, note that the bank might need to reach the beneficiary for additional details before the money transfer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost to send money to India?
IDFC FIRST Bank does not charge anything for funds transfer received from abroad. GST will be levied on the converted gross INR amount, as per the existing Tax slab.
Please note that the remitting bank routes remittance funds through their correspondent banks in arrangement. These correspondent banks may levy certain charges for rendering their services which are neither in control nor the responsibility of the IDFC FIRST Bank.
What is the maximum amount I can transfer?
There is no limit to the amount that can be transferred from Australia to an Indian account for an NRE account holder.
