RBI Enhancements to Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme


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The Reserve Bank of India has announced significant enhancements to the Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme. The ceiling per transaction has been raised from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh, and the annual cap of 12 remittances per person has been removed. These changes aim to boost trade and facilitate person-to-person electronic remittances, including payments for ex-servicemen in Nepal. The new rules come into effect from October 1, 2021.

Reserve Bank of India RBI/2021-22/94 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S475/04.09.003/2021-22 August 27, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of all banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, Enhancements to Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme The Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme (Scheme) was launched by the Reserve Bank of India in May 2008 as an option for cross-border remittances from India to Nepal, with special focus on requirements of migrant workers
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FAQ :

The Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme, launched in May 2008, allows cross-border remittances from India to Nepal, primarily for Nepali workers in India, using the NEFT system.

The ceiling per transaction has been increased from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh.

No, the previous cap of 12 remittances per year per remitter has been removed for electronic remittances.

No, the original limits of ₹50,000 per remittance and a maximum of 12 remittances per year still apply for cash remittances from walk-in or non-customers.

These enhancements to the Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme will come into effect from October 1, 2021.

The enhancements aim to boost trade payments between India and Nepal and facilitate person-to-person electronic remittances, including payments for ex-servicemen settled in Nepal.

 
Notification No : RBI/2021-22/94 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S475/04.09.003/2021-22
Source : https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=12155&Mode=0



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