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Send Money to India – Simple, Secure, and Stress-Free

With RemitFIRST2India, transferring
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A Smarter Way to Send Money to India

RemitFIRST2India is a digital platform created especially for NRIs who want to send money to India quickly and securely. Whether you're transferring funds to your own NRE/NRO account or sending money to family or friends in India, we've made the entire process as easy and convenient as possible.

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Benefits of RemitFIRST2India for Money Transfer to India

No Sign-Up Needed

No Sign-Up Needed

If you’re already an NRI customer with IDFC FIRST Bank, you can get started right away—no extra registrations.

Exchange Rate, Locked & Guaranteed*

Exchange Rate, Locked & Guaranteed*

We give you a fixed rate for up to 24 hours once you book the transaction. No surprises.

Zero Fees

Zero Fees

We do not charge any onboarding or transaction charges. It’s that simple.

Easy Access

Easy Access

Just log in using your regular IDFC FIRST Bank internet banking credentials.

NRE Account Auto-Linked

NRE Account Auto-Linked

If you have an NRE Savings Account with us, we’ll add it automatically as the receiving account —no extra steps.

Fast Setup, Faster Transfers

Fast Setup, Faster Transfers

Complete your onboarding quickly and book transactions instantly.

100% Online Process

100% Online Process

Everything—from start to finish—can be done from your laptop or smartphone.

Track in Real Time

Track in Real Time

Stay updated every step of the way with live transaction tracking.

How to Send Money to India from Singapore or Hong Kong

We’ve kept the process simple and user-friendly. Here’s what you need to do:

  • 1

    Login or Sign Up

    Visit our RemitFIRST2India portal. If you’re a new customer, just register with a few basic details

  • 2

    Fill in the Transfer Details

    Add who you’re sending money to, how much, and their bank account details in India.

  • 3

    Send Funds Locally

    Make a local transfer to our licensed partner in Singapore or Hong Kong using the provided bank details.

  • 4

    Funds Remitted to India

    Once your payment is received and verified, we’ll transfer the equivalent amount in INR to the recipient’s account in India.

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Why RemitFIRST2India is the Better Way

RemitFIRST2India is a modern, digital-first remittance solution from IDFC FIRST Bank—built for today’s NRIs in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

1.  100% Online – No paperwork, no visits, no hassle

2.  Zero Transaction Fees – Send money without paying extra

3.  Bank-Level Security – Backed by the trust of IDFC FIRST Bank

4.  Guaranteed Exchange Rate* – Lock in your rate for 24 hours

5.  Faster Transfers – Local fund transfers that move quickly

6.  Tailored for NRIs – Designed to meet your needs seamlessly

RemitFIRST2India gives you the simplicity, transparency, and speed you deserve.

Fees & Charges

  • You pay exactly what you send—no hidden costs, no surprises.
  • 1Onboarding Fee: ₹0
  • 2Transaction Fee: ₹0
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Transfer Limits for Money Transfer to India

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

How long does it take to transfer money to India from Singapore / Hong Kong

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

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

How long does it take to transfer money to India from Singapore / Hong Kong

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

     

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