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How to transfer money to India in 3 easy steps

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2. Provide details

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3. Confirm and send

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Why send money to India with Xe?

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Speed

Our money transfers don’t travel through any intermediaries. They go straight to India, and take just a few minutes to arrive.

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Rates

Our rates are extremely competitive. And as an added bonus—no third-party fees.

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Experience

We’ve been in the business for over 25 years, and have sent millions of money transfers around the world.

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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

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They're Frequent

India receives the equivalent of billions of US dollars in remittance each year.

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Xe Too!

India is one of our most popular destinations to send money from countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States.

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USD-INR

USD-INR is our most commonly-checked Indian rupee rate on the Xe Currency Converter. 

Facts about the Indian Rupee

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Rupiya

The Indian rupee gets its name from the rupiya, a silver coin issued in the 16th century by Sultan Sher Shah Suri. 

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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).

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Paise

100 paise make up 1 rupee. Bills come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 2,000 rupees.

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.

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Latest live rates

Find out the latest British Pounds to India Rupee 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.

Service and funds availability may vary based on a variety of factors, including (without limitation): the service(s) selected, delivery options selected, amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory matters, consumer protection matters, identification requirements, delivery restrictions, agent location hours, differences in time zones and/or any other factors that are outside of our reasonable control.

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.

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