{"id":69,"date":"2017-02-19T08:42:27","date_gmt":"2017-02-19T08:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.coziie.com\/exchange-rates\/?p=69"},"modified":"2017-03-13T00:38:46","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T07:38:46","slug":"information-required-to-transfer-money-to-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.coziie.com\/remittance\/69\/information-required-to-transfer-money-to-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the information required to transfer money to India"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you understand the basics of remittance<\/a> and how it helps to transfer money to India. \u00a0Though the money transfer process looks like a complex one, it is actually not that complex due to the fast\u00a0paced innovations. Several money transfer startups<\/a> from silicon valley and other fintech startups are simplifying the process by\u00a0building great web apps and mobile apps to easily transfer money.\u00a0Now let’s know the information \u00a0required to transfer money to India <\/strong>for your first remittance transaction from USA to India<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sender’s information<\/h3>\n

As a sender \u00a0in USA to initiate money transfers to India you need the following details<\/p>\n

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  1. Your social security\u00a0Number<\/li>\n
  2. Your contact information –\u00a0address, phone number and email address<\/li>\n
  3. Your USA bank account details –\u00a0account\u00a0number\u00a0and routing number for ACH and Wire Transfers<\/li>\n
  4. Your Credit Card\/Debit Card details for card payments (try to avoid card payments, too much fees)<\/li>\n
  5. Cash\/Cheque if you planning to\u00a0transfer money offline through stores<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Receiver’s information<\/h3>\n

    You\u00a0must know the receiver in India and here are the details you need to know about the receiver<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Receiver’s contact\u00a0information – address, phone and email address<\/li>\n
    2. Receiver’s Indian bank account details for direct deposits – account number, IFSC code, bank name, branch name for bank account transfers<\/li>\n
    3. For cash pick ups, nearest cash pickup location as well as one valid receiver’s ID proof like passport, drivers license\u00a0or Aadhar card.<\/li>\n
    4. For cheques\/demand drafts,\u00a0shipping address and contact details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      <\/p>\n

      The\u00a0simplest and easiest way to transfer money to India is to use an online remittance service<\/strong>\u00a0than to walk into a store near by. So please avoid going to a store near by unless it’s not feasible for your to transfer money online. \u00a0Also while using an online remittance service provider opt for ACH transfer to fund your transaction as well as direct money deposits to receiver’s account\u00a0as they are cost and time effective options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      So you understand the basics of remittance and how it helps to transfer money to India. \u00a0Though the money transfer process looks like a complex one, it is actually not that complex due to the fast\u00a0paced innovations. 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