Sending Money to an HDFC Bank Account from Abroad

विदेश से HDFC बैंक खाते में पैसे भेजना

To send money to an HDFC Bank account from abroad, use Wise, Remitly or Xoom with the recipient's HDFC account number and branch IFSC code — it costs about $2–$8 per $1,000 and arrives in minutes. For a traditional bank wire, use HDFC's SWIFT code HDFCINBB.

HDFC Bank is one of India's most popular private banks for NRI accounts. This guide covers the cheapest and fastest ways to send money to an HDFC account from abroad.


Best Ways to Send Money to an HDFC Account (Ranked)

HDFC खाते में पैसे भेजने के सर्वोत्तम तरीके (रैंक किए गए)

  1. Wise — Best all-in pricing; deposits into any HDFC branch using the IFSC code.
  2. Remitly — Low fees and frequent promos; bank deposit to HDFC plus UPI options.
  3. Xoom (PayPal) — Trusted option; bank deposit to HDFC in minutes.
  4. Traditional SWIFT wire — Use HDFC's SWIFT code HDFCINBB; slow and more expensive.

What You Need to Send Money to HDFC

HDFC में पैसे भेजने के लिए आपको क्या चाहिए

  1. HDFC account number (recipient's).
  2. HDFC branch IFSC code (e.g., HDFC0001234). Look it up free here.
  3. Recipient's full name — exactly as on the account.

HDFC IFSC vs HDFC SWIFT Code

HDFC IFSC बनाम HDFC SWIFT कोड

CodeValueWhen used
IFSCHDFC0XXXXXXWise/Remitly/Xoom and domestic transfers (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS)
SWIFT / BICHDFCINBBTraditional bank-to-bank international wire
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)

Q1. What IFSC code do I need to send money to an HDFC account?

प्र1. HDFC खाते में पैसे भेजने के लिए मुझे कौन सा IFSC कोड चाहिए?

You need the IFSC code of the recipient's specific HDFC branch (e.g., HDFC0001234), 11 characters starting with HDFC. Look it up free on GraminBankIFSC.com.

Q2. What is the HDFC SWIFT code?

प्र2. HDFC SWIFT कोड क्या है?

The HDFC SWIFT/BIC code is HDFCINBB. It is needed only for traditional bank wires, not for Wise/Remitly/Xoom.

Q3. How long does money take to reach an HDFC account?

प्र3. HDFC खाते में पैसे पहुंचने में कितना समय लगता है?

Wise, Remitly and Xoom typically credit HDFC accounts in minutes to a few hours. Traditional SWIFT wires take 1–5 business days.

Q4. Can I send money to an HDFC account from the USA or UK?

प्र4. क्या मैं USA या UK से HDFC खाते में पैसे भेज सकता हूं?

Yes. Providers like Wise, Remitly and Xoom support HDFC accounts from all major countries using the account number and IFSC code.

Sources: HDFC Bank; SWIFT registry; provider pricing pages. Figures are indicative.

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