Banking
Payments
Online Money Transfer

Explore Various Online Money Transfer Solutions with DBS Bank

Online money transfer has become one of the fastest ways to send money quickly and securely. All you need is the internet, a smartphone or a computer, and you can conduct online money transfers with just a few clicks. With DBS Bank, you can initiate online money transfers within India and abroad in several different ways.

Online Money Transfer via NEFT

National Electronic Funds Transfer, or NEFT, enables the transfer of funds from one account to another bank account, provided it is with an NEFT-enabled bank. With NEFT, the fund settlements are done on a half-hour basis. There is no specific lower or upper limit to the amount you can transfer in a day, nor are there any charges for online NEFT transactions.

Online Money Transfer via RTGS

Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is another method to transfer funds, in which the beneficiary receives the online money transfer immediately. However, the transfer amount must be a minimum of INR 200,000, and there is no upper limit. The main difference between RTGS and NEFT is that while the former is ideal for high-value transfers, the latter enables you to transfer funds of less than INR 200,000 only.

Online Money Transfer via IMPS

Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) is a real-time online money transfer service that offers instant transactions, 24/7, every day of the week. You can make IMPS transactions through multiple channels like mobile, internet, and ATM, etc. Funds are credited into beneficiary accounts instantly, and both the sender and payee are notified of the instant transaction via SMS alerts. Unlike RTGS and NEFT, you must pay a nominal fee for IMPS transactions. The fee ranges from INR 2.50 to INR 25 and depends on the fund transfer amount.

Instant Money Transfer

Instant Money Transfer (IMT) is yet another method of initiating domestic fund transfers. This facility enables you to send money to beneficiaries in India simply by sharing their mobile number, especially if they do not have a bank account. Through this fund transfer method, the beneficiary can withdraw the funds at any ATM in India using their debit card. They may also opt for a card-less cash withdrawal.

MMID

To avail of this service, you will need to register your mobile number with your bank, download the fund transfer medium of your choice, and set up a Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) and MPIN from the bank. For most IMPS service providers, you do not need to add a beneficiary - you just need their mobile phone number. If the beneficiary is already using the same service, you will find them in your contact list.

You can also use this facility to pay merchants, shop online, pay bills, and more.

Online Money Transfer via Remittance

Remittance refers to sending money from one account to another, usually overseas. In India, you can transfer money internationally via banks or money transfer companies. The charges for international transactions may differ, depending on the country you are transferring the funds to, the fund transfer medium you choose, and the currency of the fund transfer.

Steps to Initiate Online Money Transfer with DBS Bank

  1. Login to the DBS Bank app or your internet banking account.
  2. Select the ‘Transfer’ option on the home page and click on the ‘Select Payee’ option.
  3. Choose your payee from the drop-down menu.
  4. Enter the fund transfer amount and select your preferred online money transfer method from IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS. You can also choose the frequency of fund transfers and enable automatic online money transfers on a fixed date.
  5. Add an optional remark explaining the fund transfer and click on the ‘Fund Transfer’ option.
  6. Review the fund transfer details and click on ‘Confirm.’
  7. Your payment will be processed, and funds will be transferred into the beneficiary account within minutes.

Registering a Payee on DBS Bank for Online Money Transfer

If you wish to make recurring payments to a payee, you can easily set up the payee on the digibank app or net banking portal with these simple steps.

  1. Click on ‘Transfer’ on the home page.
  2. Select the ‘Transfer To’ tab, which allows you to add a payee.
  3. Click on ‘New’ at the top right on the next page, where you will be able to see five transfer options.
  4. Click on ‘Pay Using Account’ and enter the payee details, such as their name, account number (twice), and nickname (optional).
  5. On the next page, add the payee’s bank and IFSC code and click on ‘Next.’
  6. The bank updates the payee details on the back end, and you can initiate the fund transfer after 30 minutes as per RBI rules.

Conduct online money transfers conveniently with DBS Bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get an acknowledgement of an online money transfer?

Yes, you and the beneficiary will receive a text message as soon as the funds are transferred.

What happens if the transferred sum is not credited to the account of the beneficiary?

The bank will refund your source account if your beneficiary does not receive the money transferred due to a technical glitch. The time taken to complete the fund transfer depends on the online money transfer service used.

Can I conduct fund transfers via RTGS at all bank branches in India?

No, RTGS services are not provided by all bank branches in India. However, almost every well-established bank in India is RTGS-enabled.

Open Instant digibank Savings Account!

It takes two banks to match what we offer.

DBS gives you 5.5% p.a.* – Earn double the interest, bank with Asia’s safest!