India’s payments data for the first half of 2025 shows two very different digital stories.
All banks who are direct members or sub members of RTGS and NEFT will have to offer this facility no later than April 1, 2025, says RBI
In the last ten years, NEFT and RTGS systems have registered growth of 700 percent and 200 percent respectively in terms of volume.
The central bank has introduced changes such as sharing donor details and modification of the existing NEFT and RTGS systems of banks for Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) related transactions.
Mutual fund distributors, brokers and platforms using pool accounts have reported that investments in mutual funds are being delayed or rejected as they race to implement the new mechanism by July 1.
PSPs include prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuers, card networks, white label ATM (WLA) operators and trade receivables discounting system (TReDS) platforms.
CBDT had earlier said that the upcoming website will enable a new online tax payment system with multiple new payment options using net banking, UPI, credit card and RTGS/NEFT from any account of taxpayer in any bank, for easy payment of taxes.
Typically, most banks allow NEFT and RTGS transfers of up to Rs2-10 lakh. Some banks may waive off an upper limit for RTGS entirely, while others may allow customers to set their specific third-party transfer limits.
The NEFT system will continue to be operational as usual during this period, the RBI said
Processing of instructions at the time they are received is known as Real time and gross settlement means the settlement of funds transfer instructions occurs individually.
The Reserve Bank has issued directions to the banks for smooth clearing operation and asked them to mandatorily participate in it.
Under the RBI's new guidelines, member banks should advise entities who undertake large value transactions (Rs 50 crore and above) to obtain LEI in time, if they do not already have one.
Recent steps taken by the Reserve Bank of India with regards to Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) and cheque payments are set to make high-value payments and transactions simpler and safer. Watch the video to know more.
Real-time gross settlement (RTGS) services are set to be available for customers 24/7 from December 14. Here's all you need to know about the system.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das had informed about RTGS going 24x7 in the latest monetary policy announcements
RTGS is used for large-value transactions; the minimum amount to be remitted through RTGS is Rs 2 lakh with no maximum limit. This is done in order to boost the adoption of digital payments.
Based on the speed of transfer, value of the transaction and other factors, you should decide the mode of transfer
NEFT down 34%, RTGS more than 50% and debit cards 68% compared to March, RBI data shows.
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an RBI regulated entity.
Let's take a look at the major changes in banking regulations
The month of October has eight holidays in total, including the working offs on Saturdays and Sundays.
The extended customer transactions timing will be applicable from August 26, it added.
They are allowed to charge for administrative and fixed costs, network charges, manpower, etc. from these services.
The move is aimed at attracting more customers to the bank's digital platforms.
The country's largest bank SBI charges between Re 1 and Rs 5 for transactions through NEFT and between Rs 5 and Rs 50 for RTGS route.