| Amount of Currency Exchanged (ACE) | GST rates | Minimum GST | Maximum GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹1 lakh | 0.18% of ACE | ₹45 | ₹180 |
| Between ₹1 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh | ₹180, plus 0.09% of ACE | ₹180 | ₹990 |
| Above ₹10 lakh | ₹990, plus 0.018% of ACE | ₹990 | ₹10,800 |
Introduction
Discover HDFC Bank's competitive fees for Telegraphic Wire Transfers from Canada to India. Enjoy swift and secure international transactions.
Fees & Charges
| Description of Charges | Forex Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Exchange Transactions | ||
| Remittance Outward* | Up to $500 or equivalent | ₹500 flat |
| Above $500 or equivalent | ₹1000 flat | |
| Remittance Inward | No Charge | |
| Other Foreign Exchange Transactions | ||
| FCY Cash - Selling | No Charge | |
| FCY Cash - Encashing | No Charge | |
| FCY Demand Drafts - Issuance | Up to $500 or equivalent | ₹200 flat |
| Above $500 up to $10,000 or equivalent | ₹300 flat | |
| Above $10,000 or equivalent | ₹500 flat | |
| FCY Demand Drafts - Cancellation | ₹50 per Demand Draft | |
| FCY Cheque Collection (FCY personal cheque, FCY DDs sent for collection) * | 0.25% of Indian Rupee value (minimum ₹250 per transaction). | |
| Plus courier of ₹50 per cheque. | ||
| For transactions up to $500 - ₹200 per transaction plus courier charge ₹50 per instrument. | ||
| The charges mentioned above are charges levied by HDFC Bank only and do not include any charges that may be levied by originating/correspondent banks. | ||
| FCY Cheque Return* | Under Cash Letter arrangement - ₹100 per cheque. Under the Final Credit service arrangement - ₹250 per cheque, plus Correspondent Bank Charges USD Cheque - USD 10 per cheque GBP Cheque - GBP 15 per cheque (for any amount below GBP 1000) GBP Cheque - GBP 25 per cheque (for any amount above GBP 1000) AUD Cheque - AUD 35 per cheque SGD Cheque - SGD 12 per cheque AED Cheque: ₹100 per cheque plus drawee bank charges CAD Cheque - CAD 10 per cheque EURO Cheque - EUR 100 per cheque plus drawee bank charges Other Currencies - $10 -50 per cheque plus drawee bank charge |
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| FIRC Charge for Inward Remittance & FCY Cheque Collection | ₹200 per FIRC. |
* The charges mentioned above are levied by HDFC Bank only and do not include any charges that may be levied by originating/correspondent banks.
Please note that cheques drawn in one currency but payable in another country with a different currency will take longer to clear and may attract charges from various correspondent banks according to their tariff schedules, over which we have no control. For example, a cheque drawn in USD payable at a bank in Singapore, a cheque drawn in GBP payable at a bank in South Africa, or a cheque drawn in USD payable in Canada.
The Government of India has announced the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) effective 1st July, 2017. Consequently, Service Tax rate (including Cess) will be replaced by the GST rate as below:
1. Goods and Service Tax on FX Conversion will be revised from 14.5% to 18%
2. Goods and Service Tax on commission, fees and charges on foreign exchange transactions will be revised from 15% to 18%.
Your queries answered here
When making telegraphic wire transfers, you must bear certain standard, additional charges like intermediary bank charges, currency conversion fees, and recipient bank fees, which typically depend on the amount transferred. These can vary widely depending on your bank or the receiving institution. It is always best to check the terms or contact your bank for full fee transparency.
HDFC Bank charges a fixed fee of ₹500 for wire transfers up to $500 and ₹1,000 for transfers above $500 from Canada. Additional charges from originating or correspondent banks may apply. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is also applicable to the transfer amount.