How much money can I send abroad in a year?
Up to USD 250,000 per person in each financial year (April to March) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, across all purposes combined. Each member of your family has a separate limit.
Who can send money abroad under LRS?
Resident individuals, including minors through a parent or guardian. Companies, firms, trusts and NRIs cannot use LRS. NRIs can move money out of NRO accounts under a separate USD 1 million facility through our
repatriation service.
How much TCS will I pay on a remittance in FY 2026-27?
Nothing on the first ₹10 lakh in the year. Above ₹10 lakh: nil for education funded by a loan, 2% for self-funded education and medical treatment, and 20% for other purposes such as gifts, maintenance and investment. Overseas tour packages carry 2% from the first rupee. Use the
cost calculator for your amount.
Is TCS an extra cost?
No. TCS is tax collected in advance. It appears in your tax statement and is set off against your income tax when you file your return, or refunded if you have no tax to pay.
Do I need Form 145 and Form 146 to send money abroad?
Usually not, for personal remittances under LRS such as fees, medical costs or family maintenance. They are needed mainly for payments to non-residents that are taxable in India. If your bank asks for them, our team issues
Form 146 under UDIN.
Can you help me receive money from abroad or pay a foreign supplier?
No. Our RBI licence covers outward remittance by resident individuals under LRS, not inward remittances or business and trade payments. For those, please use your bank. We can help with related tax certification.
How much foreign currency cash can I carry?
Up to USD 3,000 (or equivalent) in currency notes per trip. Anything more should be on a forex travel card. All of it counts towards your LRS limit.
What do I do with leftover foreign currency?
You can keep up to USD 2,000 in notes for future trips. Anything above that should be sold back within 180 days of your return. We buy it back at the day's rate and pay you by bank transfer.
Is the rate on this page the final rate?
No. The rates shown are indicative and refresh through the day. The firm rate depends on the amount, product and time, and is confirmed when you transact. GST on currency conversion and bank charges are shown separately.
How is GST charged on currency exchange?
GST of 18% applies to a notional value set by the GST rules, not the full amount: 1% of the amount up to ₹1 lakh (minimum ₹250), ₹1,000 plus 0.5% of the amount between ₹1 lakh and ₹10 lakh, and ₹5,500 plus 0.1% above ₹10 lakh, capped at ₹60,000. The calculator on this page includes it.
How long does a remittance take?
Once documents are verified and your payment is received, the wire is usually sent the same or next working day and credited abroad within one to three working days, depending on the receiving bank.
Is spending on my credit card abroad counted under LRS?
Currently it is not counted under LRS and attracts no TCS, though card issuers add a foreign currency markup, usually 2% to 4%. This could change, so check before large spends.