FAQs
Forex Services
Upto USD 500 or equivalent | Rs. 200 + applicable taxes |
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Above USD 500 to USD 10000 or equivalent | Rs. 300 + applicable taxes |
Above USD 10000 or equivalent | Rs. 500 + applicable taxes |
What is the meaning of remittance charges? ›
A remittance is money that is sent from one party to another. Broadly speaking, any payment of an invoice or a bill can be called a remittance. However, the term is most often used nowadays to describe a sum of money sent by someone working abroad to their family back home.
What are the charges for international transaction HDFC? ›
3.5% + applicable taxes on foreign currency transaction carried out on Debit Cards. The exchange rate used will be the VISA/MasterCard wholesale exchange rate prevailing at the time of transaction/merchant settlement.
Who pays the remittance fee? ›
The costs of a remittance transaction include a fee charged by the sending agent, typically paid by the sender, and a currency-conversion fee for delivery of local currency to the beneficiary in another country.
How long does HDFC remittance take? ›
Outward Remittances:
Faster and hassle free transfers: Your money will reach within 72 hours of your instructions anywhere in the world To send Outward Remittance you have to just walk into any of our branches to fill up the required documentation.
Can I send money internationally with HDFC NetBanking? ›
RemitNow is a secure online Foreign Outward Remittance platform provided by HDFC Bank, which enables you to transfer money globally from the comfort of your home and office. Sending foreign outward remittance is now as easy as transferring funds via RTGS/NEFT. Now send money abroad, and smiles too.
What is the remittance charge? ›
The Remittance Basis Charge (RBC) is either income tax or capital gains tax, or a combination of the two. It is tax due on nominated foreign income and/or nominated foreign gains respectively.
What is the difference between bank transfer and remittance? ›
What is the Difference Between a Bank Remittance and a Bank Transfer? A bank transfer is when you send a certain amount from one account to another. A bank remittance is used when a transfer is made between two different accounts. While wire transfers are always popular, a prime alternative is online transfers.
Why are remittance fees so high? ›
Higher transaction costs as result of a more rural population in the sending country and lower scale are associated with higher remittance fees. However, lower risks due to the stability of fixed exchange rates and Internet rather than cash payment are associated with lower remittance fees.
Is HDFC good for international transactions? ›
Enabling international transactions on your HDFC debit card is beneficial for online purchases and travel abroad. You can activate it through net banking, mobile banking, or customer care. The process includes steps like logging in, selecting options, and confirming.
ATM fees
Revised ATM Charge Structure |
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Account Type | No of Free Transactions per month at HDFC Bank ATMs | No of Free Transactions per month at other Bank ATMs |
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Savings & Salary Account | Free Transactions -5 | At Metro ATMs : 3 Free Transactions At Non Metro ATMs:- 5 Free Transactions |
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Can I withdraw 2 lakhs from HDFC Bank? ›
*For Security reasons, ATM cash withdrawal limit is capped at ₹ 0.5 Lakhs per day and ₹ 10 Lakhs per month for first 6 months from Account opening date. For accounts older than 6 months, ATM cash withdrawal limit is capped at ₹ 2 Lakhs per day and ₹ 10 Lakhs per month. This is implemented with immediate effect.
What is a remittance charge? ›
Remittances are the transfer of funds between parties as a bill, an invoice, or even a gift. However, "remittance" refers more broadly to the funds migrants send to their relatives in their home country while working and living abroad. These are also referred to as worker or migrant transfers.
What is the fee for remittance to USA? ›
500 to Rs. 1000 to process it. Moreover, most foreign banks that receive the money also charge a foreign correspondent fee ranging from USD 10 to USD 40.
How much is the remitting fee? ›
Globally, sending remittances costs an average of 6.39 percent of the amount sent. Please check our December 2023 report for further details.
How to avoid tcs on foreign remittance? ›
You don't have to pay TCS on money transferred overseas if the amount is below INR 7 lakh, so keep the transfer amount below INR 7 lakh to avoid 20% TCS.
How much are bank foreign transaction fees? ›
Foreign transaction fees are typically around 2-3% of each transaction in U.S. dollars. 1 This fee might consist of a 1% fee charged by the payment processor, such as MasterCard or Visa, plus another 2% fee charged by the card issuer, such as Bank of America or Wells Fargo.
What are the bank charges for receiving money from abroad? ›
Foreign exchange (FX) charges
Currency amount | Up to INR100,000 |
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Currency amount | From INR100,000 to INR1,000,000 |
Charges | INR1,000 plus 0.5% of gross amount exchanged |
Currency amount | Above INR1,000,000 |
Charges | INR5,500 plus 0.1% of gross amount exchanged, with a maximum of INR60,000 |
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What are the fees for transferring money abroad? ›
How much do international bank transfers cost? Every bank is different, but in general you can expect them to take as much as 3-4% of your total transfer as a fee when you send money internationally. Thankfully, despite that, a lot of banks will try to cap the amount they charge their customers.