In this era of digitisation, online payment has become a priority for customers as it saves time and money. Users can choose any one of the various modes of payment depending upon the amount to be transferred, the time duration in which it should be credited to the receiver’s bank account, etc. NEFT and RTGS are two of the many methods of fund transfer available to the users. Both of these methods have their advantages and disadvantages; the user can decide which to choose depending on their requirements.
Understanding RTGS
Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is an electronic method of transferring funds where the funds get transferred in real-time. To initiate the transfer, you must have the IFSC code of the beneficiary’s bank, along with their name, their bank’s name, and account number. This is a secure system for funds transfer, and available on all days on a 24x7x365 basis. While the minimum amount you can transfer via RTGS is ₹2 Lakhs, there is no cap on the maximum amount set by the RBI. While this might not be fair to the immigrant workers, the steady work allows them to money transfer Mexico and anywhere else they need to.
SBI RTGS Charges
Transaction Amount |
SBI RTGS Charges |
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INR 2 lakhs – INR 5 lakhs |
INR 20 + GST |
More than INR 5 lakhs |
INR 40 + GST |
SBI RTGS Limit
Minimum / Maximum amount for RTGS transactions |
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Type |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Under Retail Internet Banking |
INR 2 Lakhs |
INR 10 Lakhs |
Under Corporate Internet Banking |
INR 2 Lakhs INR 2 Lakhs |
Per Transaction:
Saral – INR 10 Lakhs Per Day:
Saral – INR 10 Lakhs |
SBI RTGS Timings
Days |
Time Slot |
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Monday – Saturday |
8.00 am to 4.30 pm |
Not available on 2nd and 4th Saturday |
SBI RTGS Process
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Online Mode:
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Log into the SBI internet banking account with the help of a username and password.
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Click on the tab “Payment Transfer”.
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Choose the type of funds transfer, i.e. “Within SBI” or “Outside SBI”.
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For funds transfer outside SBI, Click on “Funds Transfer” and then on “RTGS”.
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Click on “Add Beneficiary” if not done earlier.
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Provide the beneficiary’s information like name, IFSC Code, bank Account Number, etc.
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Click on “Confirm” or “Add”.
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Provide the OTP received on the mobile number registered to authenticate.
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The beneficiary would then be added within the next 24 hours.
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From the list of beneficiaries, choose the beneficiary to whom the funds are to be transferred.
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Enter the amount and click on confirm.
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Offline Mode:
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Visit the nearest RTGS-enabled bank.
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Complete the SBI RTGS Form Fill part.
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Enter the correct details as asked for.
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Make a cheque and attach it along with the form.
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Submit the form to the concerned bank representative.
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The amount will then be debited from the bank account and transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Details to be filled in the Funds Transfer Form
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The amount to be transferred
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Name and code of SBI Branch
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RTGS charges
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Name of the Account holder and contact details
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Particulars of Beneficiary like name, bank, branch address, account type, account number, IFSC code, and mobile number
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Enter the mode of payment, i.e. through cheque, cash, or auto-debit from the bank account.
Understanding NEFT
NEFT stands for National Electronic Fund Transfer. It is an electronic system used worldwide by banks. By NEFT, customers can transfer funds from one bank to another with a lot of ease. It was conceptualised by the Reserve Bank of India to help customers to transfer funds without any hassle. All NEFT transactions are done in batches and settled in 30-minute intervals.
SBI NEFT Timings
SBI NEFT Timings (Weekdays) |
08:00 AM to 07:00 PM |
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SBI NEFT Timings (Working Saturdays) |
08:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
SBI NEFT Limit
Minimum / Maximum amount for NEFT transactions |
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Type |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Under Retail Internet Banking |
No Minimum |
INR 10 Lakhs |
Under Corporate Internet Banking |
No Minimum |
Per Transaction:
Saral – INR 10 Lakhs Per Day:
Saral – INR 10 Lakhs |
SBI NEFT Charges
Transaction Amount |
NEFT Charges for Branch |
NEFT Charges for Net Banking |
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Up to INR 10,000 |
INR 2.00+ GST |
NIL |
Up to INR 10,001 to INR 1 lakh |
INR 4.00+ GST |
NIL |
Above INR 1 lakh up to INR 2 lakh |
INR 12.00+ GST |
NIL |
Above INR 2 lakh |
INR 20.00+ GST |
NIL |
SBI NEFT Process
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SBI to Other Banks
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Log in to the SBI Internet banking account with the help of a username and password.
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Click on the tab “Payments & Transfers.”
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Choose the type of funds transfer, i.e. “Within SBI” or “Outside SBI”.
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For funds transfer outside SBI, Click on “Funds Transfer” and then on “NEFT”.
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Click on “Add Beneficiary”.
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Provide the beneficiary’s information like name, IFSC Code, bank Account Number, etc.
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Click on “Confirm” or “Add”.
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Provide the OTP received on the mobile number registered to authenticate.
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The beneficiary would then be added within the next 24 hours.
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From the list of beneficiaries, choose the beneficiary to whom the funds are to be transferred.
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Select the scheduled time option to select the time at which funds are to be transferred– Pay Now, Schedule Later, and Standing Instruction.
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Accept the Terms and Conditions.
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Enter the transaction ID and password.
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Enter the amount and click on confirm.
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SBI to SBI
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Log into the SBI internet banking account with the help of a username and password.
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Click on the tab “Payments & Transfers”
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Choose the type of funds transfer, i.e. “Within SBI” or “Outside SBI”.
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For funds transfer within SBI, Click on “Funds Transfer” and then on “NEFT”.
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Click on “Add Beneficiary”.
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Provide the beneficiary’s information like name, IFSC Code, bank Account Number, etc.
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Click on “Confirm” or “Add”.
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Provide the OTP received on the mobile number registered to authenticate.
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The beneficiary would then be added within the next 24 hours.
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Choose the beneficiary to whom the funds are to be transferred.
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Enter the amount and click on confirm.
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Offline:
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Visit the nearest NEFT-enabled bank.
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Fill out the NEFT form either taken physically or downloaded from the SBI NEFT Form PDF.
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Enter the correct details as asked for.
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Make a cheque with the NEFT transaction amount and attach it along with the form.
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After verification, submit the form to the concerned bank representative.
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Once the request is completed, the amount will then be deducted from the bank account and transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary.