Foreign Currency Demand Draft

Introduction

A Foreign Currency Demand Draft is a secure financial instrument that enables fund transfers across borders. Unlike standard cheques, it is issued in a specific foreign currency and can be cashed or deposited in the recipient's country.

Benefits

Why Forex Demand Draft?

  • Low charges
  • Issuing a Foreign Currency Demand Draft is more cost-effective than sending a remittance.
  • Get started in 3 simple steps
  • Step 1: Walk into an HDFC Bank branch
  • Step 2: Walk out with your Transaction completed*
  • *Provided the Transaction is allowed as per regulatory rules and guidelines
  • Step 3: You will hear from the Bank within a week
  • Multiple currencies
  • Foreign Currency DDs are available in 8 different currencies:
  • USD (United States Dollar)
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • SGD (Singapore Dollar)
  • NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
  • EUR (Euro)
  • HKD (Hong Kong Dollar)
  • JPY (Japanese Yen)
  • GBP (Great Britain Pound)
  • Fluctuation-proof
  • The DD is protected against exchange rate volatilities once it is issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can obtain a Bank Draft in foreign currency. Banks typically offer drafts in various currencies, such as USD, GBP, EUR, and others, making international transactions easy.

A Demand Draft (DD) in foreign currency is a financial instrument used to make payments in that currency. It is issued by a bank, which guarantees payment to the payee. 

Some of the key benefits of the Foreign Draft are:

  • Lower fees compared to international wire transfers.

  • Protection from fluctuations in exchange rates.

  • Available in multiple currencies, making it easier for international transactions.

  • Less risky than carrying large amounts of cash.

  • Accepted by many international businesses and institutions.

  • Provides a clear record of transactions, useful for documentation and tracking.

Terms and Conditions

The 'CASH ON CALL' Loan is sanctioned at the sole discretion of HDFC Bank Ltd. Your availing of the loan will be deemed to be your unconditional acceptance of the terms and conditions and you will be bound by the same.

Please note that Monthly Payment = Principal Amount+Interest Amount. Please refer to the Amortization Schedule (will be sent after your loan is set up) for details of Principal Amount & Interest Amount.

Please also note that the above EMI amount will be part of the Minimum Amount Due (MAD), appearing in your monthly HDFC Bank Credit Card statement. Payment of MAD is required to keep your card regular.

Interest & other applicable charges are levied on the balance outstanding.

Processing fee amount will get levied during the immediate billing cycle post loan booking.

Please note that post booking of this loan, you would be unable to withdraw cash using your HDFC Bank Credit Card. We also take this opportunity to confirm that the facility of cash withdrawal would be restored on payment of your loan in full / pre closure of the loan whichever is earlier.

If your HDFC Bank Card get closed before all the installments have been charged, the Loan outstanding will get debited to your card account is liable to be suspended and could further be terminated.

Partial pre payment or partial closure is not permitted on this loan.

This Loan can be pre closed any time during the tenure. In case of pre-closure of the loan, a charge, currently 3% of the balance principal outstanding plus Service Tax will be applicable. As the pre-closure charge is subject to change, we request you to get in touch with your nearest call centre for the applicable charge if you decide to pre-close the Loan. HDFC Bank reserves the right to revise the pre-closure penalty at its discretion.

HDFC bank reserves the right at anytime, without previous notice, to add, alter, modify, change or vary all or any of these terms and conditions or to replace wholly or in part this scheme by another Offer, whether similar to the Offer or not, or to withdraw it all together.

You will not hold HDFC bank responsible for, or liable for, any actions, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, charges, expenses, which a participant may suffer, sustain or incur by the Offer. All disputes, if any, arising out of or in connection with or as a result of the Offer or otherwise relating hereto shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent Courts/Tribunals in Chennai only.

Terms & Conditions