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Sunday, August 23, 2009

List of NEFT IFSC’s of Bank Branches – Bank Wise List


List of  NEFT IFSC’s of  Bank Branches – Bank Wise List

What is IFSC code and where would I get it?

Answer:
Indian financial system code (IFSC) means a unique code of 11 digits of the NEFT enabled branches. Normally, this code will be printed on the cheque book OR it may be obtained from the branch where the account is maintained.
 
For more details of the meaning of IFSC’s and a brief history of IFSC’s in our country, o visit
IFSC Code can be compared to the Pincode of Indian Posts. Mentioning the correct Pincode will enable the letter to reach the correct destination faster. Mentioning the correct IFSC Code in a NEFT Transaction will enable the NEFT Transaction to be credited correctly and faster.
In a Core Banking Scenario, wherein all the Bank Branch Accounts are centralized, ideally the IFSC Code is irrelevant. However, Banks advise the correct IFS Code to be mentioned in the transaction, for easy resolution of disputes, if any.
At present, the IFSC Codes are printed on the below left corner of the beneficiary cheque.
However, cheque books are not readily available for immediate reference.
Hence, another source of IFSC Codes, is the respective Bank site.
But the best source is the Reserve Bank of India Site.
The link for the Bank wise IFSC Codes is as under
As the excel data is Bank-wise, the download size is also low. The above data is very useful, for executing NEFT Transactions.
Mention the Correct IFS Code and Account Number for immediate ePayment Credits
  

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Tirupathi Jewels-One Story-3 different views in 3 Leading newspapers


Tirupathi Jewels-One Story-3 different views in 3 Leading newspapers
Today is a break from the routine,
Telugu Folks, must be familiar with the Tirupathi Jewels Story by now.
I had an opportunity to read the same news in ‘The Hindu’, ‘The Times of India’, ‘Deccan Chronicle’.
Each paper has interpreted the story from a different view.
The Hindu Link
Deccan Chronicle Link
Times of India Link
Am wondering which is the correct view, any opinion folks

Friday, August 21, 2009

October 2009, free transactions At ATM’s will be restricted.


  
Come October 2009, the free ride to ATM’s will be restricted.
The Apirl 1, 2009 RBI directive to Banks to remove all charges for ATM Transactions, irrespective of Customer’s Base Bank, seems to be causing havoc  in Banks.
As mentioned  in my posts
  
the number of low-value transactions, is the reason for the cap on free ATM Transactions.
It is understood, that  Reserve Bank (RBI) has fixed third-party ATM withdrawal at Rs 10,000 each time they are used and the number of such transactions to five a month.
It is also understood that  IBA had  recommended a minimum limit of Rs 1,000 on third party ATM withdrawals, this was rejected by the Reserve Bank to protect the interest of small withdrawer.
IBA, which is the industry lobby of Indian banks, had submitted its recommendations to the central bank last month citing the financial burden faced by banks on account of huge number of third-party usage and small-ticket withdrawals.

RBI, which had made third-party ATM transactions free from April this year, has informed the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) in a communication. This decision is expected to be implemented shortly.


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The highlights are
01)  Number of Free Transactions on 3rd Party ATM’s - 5 per month.
02) Maximum Withdrawal per transactions on 3rd Party ATM  - Rs10,000/-
03) Transaction fee subsequent to the Free Transactions - Rs20/- per transaction.
04) As per IBA, it is left to the Individual Banks to charge their customers for 3rd Party ATM Usage or not.
05) The Decision is to be implemented from October 2009.
My suggestion is : -
01) The number of Free Transactions-per month be 10, and the maximum withdrawal per transaction be Rs.5000/-.
02) Indian Banks Association (IBA) should start a campaign highlighting the benefits of Debit Cards at Merchant Establishments. One of the reasons for the low usage of Debit Cards at Merchant Establishments is the Transaction cost, of 1.5-2% charged by the Merchants.
One nagging doubt, why did not the Indian Banks Association (IBA) or the Member Banks, did not foresee the deluge of Transactions on ATM’s, once the transactions are free.
Switch over to Debit Cards-Reduce the Load on ATM’s

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Payment of Income Tax through CorpBank ATM



 Payment of Income Tax through CorpBank ATM.
Corporation Bank, has taken a giant leap in ePayments.
Today, i.e 18th August, 2009, Corporation Bank, has laucned a new scheme, wherein Income Tax can be paid through the Bank’s ATM’s.
This first of its kind, in our country, has been approved with Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT)


At present, it is mandatory for firms and individuals having an annual income of more than Rs 10 lakh to file taxes online.


CorpBank customers, to avail this facility, first need to register at their branch. In case the tax amount could not be credited due to any reason, transaction amount will be re-credited to customers account immediately. In all cases, the customer will get an SMS. The taxpayer will receive email with the tax paid details and the receipt on payment of his tax in the ATM..


The complete brouchure can be accessed at


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Incidentally, Corporation Bank, was the first bank in
India, to launch NEFT Payments through ATM’s, a year back.


And,now another first, Payment of Incometax through Corpbank ATM.
However, I wish Corporation Bank, introduces Internet Banking Kiosks.

Certain branches may have internet kiosks, or off-site internet kiosks, where customers can do their banking online, using the computer provided, with 100% security
Of course, in one of future posts, I will deal in detail about Kiosks for internet banking.



Till than, pay your Taxes, through Corporation Bank’s ATM.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Use of RTGS/NEFT/NECS/ECS for Credit to NRE Accounts – Compliance with FEMA Regulations and Wire Transfer Guidelines


Use of RTGS/NEFT/NECS/ECS for Credit to NRE Accounts –
Compliance with FEMA Regulations and Wire Transfer Guidelines
As the number of transactions of ePayments(RTGS/NEFT/NECS/ECS) go up in India, it is noticed, that there is a similar increase of ePayments(RTGS/NEFT/NECS/ECS) to NRE Accounts.

Credits to NRE Accounts have to comply with FEMA regulations and Wire Transfer guidelines.
Reserve Bank of India, DPSS, vide Lr.No. RBI/2009-10/122,DPSS (CO) EPPD No.327/04.03.02/2009-10, dtAugust 14, 2009, addressed to The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of all banks, advised the Banks routing ePayment(RTGS/NEFT/NECS/ECS) Transactions to NRE Accounts, to comply with FEMA Regulations and Wire Transfer Guidelines

The complete Letter can be accessed at

The letter has placed responsibility on the
Credit Originating Bank/Sponsor Bank: To comply with the extant FEMA Regulations and the Wire Transfer Guidelines, for ePayments to NRE Accounts
Destination Bank: To ensure that all valid ePayments Transactions including NRE Credits, are handled through appropriate Straight-through-processing interface, and ‘not returned’.

This circular should reduce the complaints of NRE Customers, regarding non-credit of ePayments(RTGS/NEFT/NECS/ECS) transactions to their accounts.

NRE Friends-Now you can request for ePayments(RTGS/NEFT/NECS/ECS) to your accounts.

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