Friday 14 December 2018

Process and benefits of using NEFT fund transfer

NEFT or National Electronic Fund Transfer is an easy and convenient process, which allows any individual or company to transfer money from a bank to another over the internet. It is relatively fast and on an average takes 1 hour for successful transfer.
Although there is no limit to the number of transactions you can do in a day, there is a maximum limit of Rs. 50,000 per transaction.

The transfers are extremely secure and take place in batches. The transfers take place in about 12 batches on a weekday between 8 am and 7 pm and around 6 to 8 batches between 8 am and 1 pm on a Saturday.

The process of NEFT Transfer

• Transactions through NEFT are only possible when both the remitting bank as well as the destination bank is a part of the NEFT network
• You must first ensure that you have net banking facility active on your bank account
• Log in and go to the relevant section of your profile that deals with NEFT transfer
• Enter the details of the beneficiary such as their name, account number, IFSC code, and address in the relevant fields
• On accepting the terms and conditions and confirming the data you just provided, a security password will be sent to your registered mobile number
• Once you enter the security password, a link between you and the beneficiary’s account gets active up to 16 hours
• Remember to select Inter Bank Transfer and NEFT as the type of fund transfer. Finally, enter the amount and confirm the transfer.
• You get intimation on the successful transaction

This process is also possible offline by filling up a NEFT form available at all banks within the NEFT network.

Benefits of NEFT Transfer

• It is a time-saving process
• It makes banking so much more efficient. No longer do you have to wait in long queues and count cash for doing a transaction.
• You can transfer a large sum over a secure network
• Since the process is paperless, there are fewer chances of fraud or theft. Moreover, it is environment-friendly.
• Money transfers can take place from the convenience of your home or office

NEFT is a system of fund transfer that has simplified banking. It has also revamped the image of banks from time-consuming to efficient. The high security of this process of fund transfer makes it all the more attractive. If you are in a hurry to make a payment or cannot go to the bank, NEFT is a blessing for you.

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