Money transfer from Africa

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About Money Transfers

HDFC Bank offers a convenient solution for sending money from Africa to India through its IndiaLink service. Customers can visit any partner exchange house or bank, submit the necessary details along with the remittance amount in foreign currency, and ensure a swift transfer. This service is designed to facilitate easy and secure transactions, making it simpler for individuals to send funds to India from Africa.

Key Services for Money Transfer from Africa

IndiaLink

  • Now, you can send money to India simply by visiting one of our affiliated exchange offices. Choose between direct credit to the recipient's account or issuance of Demand Drafts for fast and secure remittance of your funds, ensuring peace of mind throughout the process.

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IndiaLink

Telegraphic / Wire Transfer

  • Utilise our telegraphic/wire transfer service to send funds from your local bank to the beneficiary's HDFC Bank account in India via our network of Correspondent Banks worldwide.
  • Important Note: Effective December 28th, 2015, remittances involving Turkish Lira (TRY) and Euro (EUR) to and from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will no longer be processed, as our agreement with RBS concluded on December 31st, 2015.

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Telegraphic / Wire Transfer

Funds Transfer via Cheques / Demand Drafts / Traveller’s Cheques

  • Opt for the trusted and established method of transferring funds by sending cheques or Demand Drafts to your branch in India. Include a letter of instruction specifying the beneficiary's account number for smooth processing.

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Funds Transfer through Cheques / Demand Drafts / Traveller’s Cheques

Fees & Charges

Foreign Exchange Transactions:

Remittance Outward-

  • Up to USD 500 or equivalent: ₹500 (flat)

  • Above USD 500 or equivalent: ₹1,000 (flat)

Remittance Inward- No Charge

Other Foreign Exchange Transactions:

  • FCY Cash - Selling: No Charge

  • FCY Cash - Encashing: No Charge

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Frequently Asked Questions

For online money transfer to India from Africa via HDFC Bank’s IndiaLink, you need:

  • The beneficiary’s HDFC Bank account number or other bank account details.
  • The beneficiary’s name as per bank records.
  • The sender’s account details – name, bank and branch name, account number, etc., from which funds are to be transferred.

The costs associated with transferring money to India from Africa typically depend on various factors such as the sending/intermediary bank’s fees, the amount being transferred, the chosen fund transfer method and the applicable speed based on the chosen method, etc.

For money transfer from Africa to India through HDFC Bank, you can use our telegraphic or wire transfer service. You can also conduct transfers via the IndiaLink or issues cheques/demand drafts, addressed to the designated bank branch, by providing the beneficiary’s account number.

To transfer money from Kenya to India through HDFC Bank, you can use our IndiaLink service. It offers a secure and quick way to remit funds, providing instant credit to HDFC Bank accounts and other banks within 2 hours, subject to NEFT/RTGS cutoffs.

Sending money from Africa to India is perfectly legal, so long as it is done through proper banking channels.