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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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Money transfer from the UK to India
With our services, you can transfer money safely from your local bank in the UK to an IDFC FIRST Bank account in India. The process is completely fast and secure.Read More
International fund transfers are often complex due to multiple levels of paper checks and formalities. However, with IDFC FIRST Bank’s comprehensive arrangements with intermediary banks, wire transfers are convenient. In addition, you enjoy competitive forex rates and zero charges. Send money with IDFC FIRST Bank money transfer and help your dependents meet their financial requirements like education fees, medical and daily living expenses.Read Less
Fees and Charges
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
There is no upper limit to sending money from the UK to India
Get competitive forex rates with IDFC FIRST Bank
Fund transfers are fast, secure, and reliable
Money sent is converted on the prevailing forex exchange rates
How to transfer funds from the UK 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 purpose of payment for faster credit to your account
Follow these simple steps to transfer funds conveniently:
1. Visit your foreign bank branch anywhere in the world.
2. Submit the payment details explained below:
Please note: Kindly mention charges as OUR in your fund transfer form to avoid correspondent bank charges.
3. On receiving the payment from foreign Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank will deposit the money in the desired account within 1 to 2 days***.
* For FCNR Deposit, you don't need to mention account number but ensure your 10 digit customer ID is mentioned.
** For faster credit, it is mandatory to mention purpose of payment.
*** In certain cases, the bank may be required to reach beneficiary for additional details prior to credit of funds.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much money can I send to India from the UK?
There is no upper limit on fund transfers to India. However, your foreign bank may have daily or monthly limits based on their terms and conditions.
How long does it take for my money to get to India?
On receiving the payment from foreign Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank will deposit the money in the desired account within 1 to 2 working days.
How much is the rate to transfer money to India?
The forex rate fluctuates daily, and the banks use the prevailing rates for currency conversions. You can check the current exchange rates on our website.
What is an exchange rate?
The exchange rate is the value of a currency with respect to another currency. This is also known as Forex (foreign exchange rate) and is used for currency conversion during international fund transfers.
