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1. Sign Up
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2. Provide details
Heads up: you’ll need your recipient’s name, address, bank name, bank account number, and BIC/SWIFT code, along with your own payment information.
3. Confirm and send
Just wait a couple of minutes. Your money will be in India in no time!
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Why send money to India with Xe?
Speed
Our money transfers don’t travel through any intermediaries. They go straight to India, and take just a few minutes to arrive.
Rates
Our rates are extremely competitive. And as an added bonus—no third-party fees.
Experience
We’ve been in the business for over 25 years, and have sent millions of money transfers around the world.
Support
Need any assistance with your transfer? Our currency experts are here to help online or by phone.
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Facts about Money Transfers to India
They're Frequent
India receives the equivalent of billions of US dollars in remittance each year.
Xe Too!
India is one of our most popular destinations to send money from countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States.
USD-INR
USD-INR is our most commonly-checked Indian rupee rate on the Xe Currency Converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our exchange rates are bank-beating and are linked to the live foreign exchange markets. They will update right up until you confirm the transfer, so you can secure a rate you are comfortable with.
The majority of our money transfers to India are completed within just a few minutes. Occasionally certain factors can affect the transfer completion date. We'll keep you updated by email throughout the process.
You can make wire payments to India on our website or mobile app. Once you've booked your transfer, you can make payment to us by bank transfer or debit/credit card.
The amount you can transfer with Xe is unlimited. You can transfer up to $500,000 USD online (or currency equivalent). For larger amounts, you can contact our currency experts and they can guide you through the transfer process over the phone.
Facts about the Indian Rupee
Rupiya
The Indian rupee gets its name from the rupiya, a silver coin issued in the 16th century by Sultan Sher Shah Suri.
1861
Paper money was first established in India in 1861, but you can trace the Indian rupee back to ancient India (c. 6th century BCE).
Paise
100 paise make up 1 rupee. Bills come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 2,000 rupees.
Latest live rates
Find out the latest mid-market exchange rates from the world's trusted currency authority, plus historical data, charts, relevant news and more. To get a real-time money transfer quote, you'll need to create a money transfer account.
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HiFX Europe Limited, trading as XE. HiFX Europe Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, registration 462444, for the provision of payment services. HiFX Europe is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 3517451. Registered office: Maxis 1, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1RT.
