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Guide to Sending INR

Updated over a month ago

What types of beneficiaries can I transfer INR to?

You can send INR payments to individual and business accounts in India.

Payment Types

You can send INR via:

  • Local bank transfer

  • UPI

Name Checks

Name verification is required for INR transfers.

Is there a limit on the amount I can send?

Local bank transfer

  • Business accounts: INR 1,500,000 per transfer

  • Personal accounts: INR 100,000,000 per transfer

UPI

  • INR 200,000 per transfer

How long does it take for the funds to reach the beneficiary?

  • Cut-off Times: 24/7 processing

  • Delivery Estimate: Typically up to 1 business day after currency conversion is completed

Note: Currency conversion can take up to 2 business days from the time your transfer is approved.

What will the sender's name be reflected as?

Your business name will be displayed as the sender on the recipient's bank statement.

What types of payments are restricted?

Aspire does not support INR transfers for:

  • Investments

  • Charitable donations

    • This applies to all recipients in India, including registered charities.

What information should I include when sending INR transfers?

Local bank transfer

  • Full individual or business name: Latin alphabet only (a–z)

  • Account number: 5–20 digits

  • IFSC code:

    • 11 characters

    • A combination of letters and numbers, usually starting with 4 letters

  • Transfer purpose (required)

  • Reference (optional, up to 16 characters)

UPI transfer

  • Recipient’s full name: Latin alphabet only (a–z)

  • UPI ID: Example yourname@bankname

  • Transfer purpose (required)

Traces and Recalls

  • Traces: Trace requests are supported. You will need to provide the recipient's bank statement to initiate a trace request.

  • Recalls: Recall requests are supported only for fraud-related cases.

To request a trace or recall, contact the Aspire Support Team via the Aspire app.

Bounceback

If your transfer is rejected by the recipient's bank, the funds will be returned to your Aspire account within 1-2 business days.

Is there any other information I need to know?

  • Your recipient may request a Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC).

  • You can request this document from the Aspire Support team via the Aspire app.

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