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.
Source : https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=12155&Mode=0