What is the full form of NEFT in banking?
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NEFT stands for National Electronic Fund Transfers in banking.
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Today, transferring money from one account to another has become easier than ever. You no longer have to wait for weeks to send and receive money. Thanks to technological advancements, there are multiple ways available to transfer funds within minutes. One such method is NEFT: National Electronic Funds Transfer. It is an easy electronic payment system that allows individuals, companies and even organisations to transfer funds from one bank to another seamlessly.
In addition to offering security and convenience, NEFT has become a seamless electronic method of transferring funds without any limit on the maximum fund amount within a day. Read on as we discuss what NEFT transfer is, its features and how it functions.
Before we get into the details of how NEFT works and how you can initiate a transaction with just few simple steps, let’s first take a look at the key features of NEFT that make it widely popular in India:
NEFT is an electronic method of transferring funds from one bank account to another that allows transactions on all working days, thus making it super convenient.
Using NEFT you can transfer funds 24×7 without any restrictions.
Another key feature of NEFT is that there is no minimum or maximum limit on the amount that you can transfer using NEFT transactions. However, make sure to check if your bank stipulates any such limits.
In order to transfer funds using NEFT transactions, both the sender and the receiver need to have a valid bank account.
Another key feature that also works as an advantage is that transactions made through NEFT do not come with any additional charge,s as banks don’t impose charges for NEFT transactions.
Now that you have understood that NEFT or National Electronic Funds Transfer is an electronic method of transferring funds from one account to another, let’s see how NEFT actually works:
Initiation: NEFT transactions begin when the sender initiates the transactions by providing the beneficiary’s account details, a fund that is to be transferred, etc.
Beneficiary: To initiate a transaction through NEFT, it is important to add a beneficiary. This can easily be done by providing details of the beneficiary/receiver. Once the beneficiary is added future transactions become even more seamless and quick.
Transaction: Once the sender has initiated the transaction, their respective bank sends details to the NEFT clearing centre. The clearing centre is responsible for sorting and batching all the NEFT transactions.
Settlement: The NEFT clearing centre after sorting all the NEFT transactions, prepares hourly batches, processes the transaction and sends settlement files to respective bank branches.
Fund Transfer: Once the beneficiary's bank receives the settlement files, the fund is credited to the beneficiary's account.
Confirmation: Once the transaction is complete, both the beneficiary and the sender receive a notification via SMS and email.
Tracking: In case there are any confusions related to NEFT transactions the sender and the beneficiary has the option to track the status of their NEFT transaction via banking channels.
Now if you want to initiate a NEFT transaction you just have to follow the steps mentioned herein below:
Step 1: Login into your internet banking or mobile banking application. Remember that to use NEFT for fund transfers you need to have a valid bank account and registration for NEFT transactions.
Step 2: Once you have logged in you have to find and select the option similar to “transfers” or “payments”. From there you have to select NEFT as the transaction method
Step 3: Once you have selected the NEFT transaction you have to fill in the details of the beneficiary including the beneficiary’s account number, account name, bank name and branch details.
Step 4: In the next step you have to fill in the details of the amount you wish to transfer and the bank account details from which the money is to be debited.
Step 5: Authenticate the transaction through OTP that is sent to your registered mobile number. Depending on the mobile banking application/internet banking you are using you might also be allowed to authenticate the transaction using your internet banking password.
Step 6: Once you have authenticated the transaction the fund will be transferred from your bank account to the beneficiary’s bank account either the same day or the next working day. Remember that you and the beneficiary will receive a confirmation of the transaction as well.
Note: You can track the status of your NEFT transaction using your mobile banking or internet banking application. If the fund is not transferred it is automatically refunded to your bank account within two to three business days.
National Electronic Fund Transfer has made fund transfer super simple and convenient. Its user-friendly interface and no limits on the fund amount that can be transferred within a day has made NEFT widely popular in India for both personal and business uses.
Now, know that transferring funds through NEFT can be done both online and offline.
Here’s a simple guide for you to initiate NEFT transfers through both ways:
Online Method for NEFT Fund Transfer
To transfer funds through NEFT online method you have to follow the following steps:
Visit the official website of your bank and login into your internet banking and mobile banking facility.
Once you are inside you’ll be able to locate the option of payments or transfers. Select the option and choose NEFT as the preferred transaction method.
Now you have to add the details of the beneficiary or the receiver who will receive the fund. Make sure to cross check the details provided.
In the next step you have to fill in the fund amount that is to be transferred and also the bank account from which the fund is to be debited.
Once you have provided all the above mentioned details you can proceed with the transaction by authenticating through OTP or your internet banking password.
Offline Method for NEFT Fund Transfer
Here’s how you can initiate NEFT fund transfer offline:
Visit the nearest branch of your bank where you can get the NEFT form.
Fill in the NEFT transaction form by providing details like beneficiary’s bank account, name, branch etc. You also have to provide details of your bank account from which the fund is to be transferred.
Make sure to mention the fund amount that you wish to transfer.
Submit the NEFT form and the bank will initiate a transaction on your behalf.
Note: Remember that if the fund amount exceeds ₹ 50,000 you will have to provide your PAN card details.
Details Required for NEFT Fund Transfer
To avoid any confusion, take a look at the details that are required for NEFT fund transfer:
A valid bank account details of the sender and the receiver.
Details of the beneficiary like name, bank account details etc.
As discussed before, there are no limits on the maximum fund amount that you can send or receive through NEFT fund transfers. This makes NEFT fund transfers a preferred method of electronic payments for many.
However, remember that many banks have put certain limits for NEFT fund transfers that you must cross check with your bank.
NEFT is an electronic fund transfer that makes it available 24*7. This means that you can send or receive funds through NEFT at any time of the day throughout the year.
However, remember that the 24*7 facility is available only when the NEFT fund transfer has been initiated online. For offline transactions, you have to follow the bank timings and opening days.
NEFT fund transfers are regularised by the Reserve Bank of India and per RBI guidelines there are no charges for NEFT fund transfers. This is done to promise cost-effective transactions. Know that there are no charges for NEFT fund transfers only when the transfers are initiated online.
There might be charges for offline NEFT fund transfers. Here’s an overview of NEFT charges for offline fund transfers:
For transactions upto ₹10,000: The maximum charge that can be levied is ₹2.50 per transaction excluding the applicable GST charges.
For transactions between ₹10,001 to ₹1,00,000: The maximum charge that can be levied is ₹5 per transaction excluding the applicable GST charges.
For transactions between ₹1,00,001 to ₹2,00,000: The maximum charge that can be levied is ₹15 per transaction excluding the applicable GST charges.
For transactions beyond ₹2,00,001: The maximum charge that can be levied is ₹25 per transaction excluding the applicable GST charges.
Note: Make sure to check the updated NEFT charges that your bank levies before initiating a fund transfer.
NEFT or National Electronic Fund Transfer is one of the most popular methods of transferring funds in India. It has simplified transactions even for higher amounts by ensuring zero limits and no additional charges for online NEFT fund transfers. All you need is a valid bank account and details of the beneficiary’s bank account to initiate a fund transfer.
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NEFT stands for National Electronic Fund Transfers in banking.
NEFT online transactions are allowed 24*7 throughout the year. For offline transactions, you have to follow the concerned bank timings.
NEFT is not allowed for international fund transfers. You can make fund transfers using NEFT for India and Nepal only.
You can contact the bank’s customer support to track the transaction. If the transaction has failed you will automatically receive a refund in your bank account within 2-3 business days.
No. Once you have initiated an NEFT transaction it can not be cancelled. If you made an NEFT transaction to a wrong beneficiary you can contact customer support of the concerned bank.
Any person, firms or corporations can initiate NEFT transactions through a valid bank account.
Yes, you can make NEFT transactions on the weekend as online NEFT fund transfers are allowed 24*7 throughout the year.
Yes, you have to add a beneficiary to send money through NEFT. The beneficiary is the receiver of the fund that is to be transferred through NEFT. This is a one-time process that makes future transactions faster and simpler.
NEFT transactions are not chargeable if they are initiated through online methods. Offline NEFT transactions are chargeable.
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