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Send And Receive Money In 16 Major Currencies

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“I am very impressed with Suryoday Bank. My Savings Account was opened in no time and got my debit card immediately. Now, I am doing transactions very easily. I get text messages for all my transactions. I can avail statement at any time via Mobile Banking App. Staff is very supportive.”

Maheshwari P

Salem, Tamil Nadu

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Transferring money in today’s global economy is easier than ever. With our Inward and Outward Remittance services, you can conveniently send money abroad and receive international funds in your Samarohi SFB Account.

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Major Currencies

Remit in 16 major currencies

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Foreign Exchange

Competitive Conversion Rate

Minimum Documentation

For Outward Remittance

All Foreign Exchange Services

Send and receive money in 16 major currencies across the world at competitive rates and charges from anywhere.

Inward Remittance

Accept international funds
16 major currencies
Competitive exchange rate

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Outward Remittance

Send money abroad
16 major currencies
Competitive exchange rate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pan Number mandatory to avail for Foreign Exchange?

Yes, it is mandatory for the resident individual to provide his/her Permanent Account Number (PAN) for all transactions.

What are the mandatory KYC documents for outward remittance?

Pan Card & Valid POA – Passport / Aadhaar Card.

For Family Maintenance Relationship with Beneficiary, which are the eligible relationships?

Husband , Wife, Father, Mother, Step-father, Step-Mother, Son, Stepson, Son’s Wife, Daughter, Daughter’s Husband, Sister, Brother, Step-Brother and Step-Sister.

While sending funds under purpose of Gift, can the beneficiary be an Individual or Overseas Company?

Under purpose for Gift, the beneficiary can be only a Non-Resident Individual. If the beneficiary is a Non-Individual or Resident Individual, such transactions would not be accepted.

What is Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of RBI?

Under this scheme any Indian resident can transfer maximum upto USD 2,50,000 or equivalent in a given financial year (from 1st April till 31st March) abroad for allowed purposes by RBI. However, in cases where the purpose of transfer is- Education or Medical Treatment and emigration, an individual is allowed to remit more than USD 2,50,000.

Can I do outward remittance from my NRE or NRO Account?

Currently outward remittance facility is restricted to Resident customers only.

Is there any minimum and maximum amount limits while sending money?

Minimum amount you can send is USD 100 or equivalent. Maximum amount allowed per transaction is USD 25,000 or equivalent. In case if you wish to transfer a sum higher than USD 25,000 additional documentation will be required.

Is there a daily transaction limit for outward remittances?

There is no daily transaction limit. However, the total funds transferred by you abroad should be within the LRS limit.

What is the transfer fee and GST charged on each transfer?

Following charges will be applicable on each transaction-. Transfer fee INR 750 + 18% GST. Foreign Bank Charges (If foreign bank charges is selected as “OUR”). Currency conversion tax: Applicable as per remitted amount in INR. Tax Collected at Source (as applicable).

What is Tax collected at source (TCS)? When do I have to pay TCS?

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The Finance Act, 2020 amended Section 206C of the Income Tax Act,1961 and introduced tax collection at source (TCS) on foreign remittance under LRS subject to the applicable threshold limit. TCS@20%* shall be applicable on all forex drawls under LRS exceeding INR 7 Lakhs in a financial year.*For remittances towards pursuing overseas education, TCS @ 0.5% shall be applicable, if the amount remitted is obtained through an educational loan from a financial institution as specified u/s 80E of the Income-tax Act, 1961. However, if the amount remitted towards overseas education is from out of own funds or loan from any other entity (i.e. not from education loan obtained from a financial institution as explained above), TCS@5% shall be applicable on remittance amount exceeding INR 7 lakhs each financial year. If you are eligible to pay TCS on a certain transfer, then a separate TCS amount will be shown in break-up of charges.