International money transfers
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
To get going with your first transfer, we provide an identity check to keep your money safe - all from the comfort of your own home. Learn more.
International money transfers
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
To get going with your first transfer, we provide an identity check to keep your money safe - all from the comfort of your own home. Learn more.
Your money stays safe
18.9 million people have taken part in our identification process. It’s how we keep your money secure through every step of the transfer. It’s easy and can be done from the comfort of your own home.
How to send money internationally from India
Enter amount to send in INR
Pay in INR with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose your recipient
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send INR, receive USD
The recipient gets money in USD directly from Wise’s local bank account.
Larger transfers. Lower fees. Premium support.
Pay less when you send over 25,000 USD or equivalent. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team
How we keep your money safe
Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.
- Rock-solid technologySuper smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
- People who care, 24/7With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we're on hand when you've got questions.
- Your money, not oursYour money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it's available to you all the time.
Best ways to send money internationally with WISE
The best way to send Indian rupee to United States dollar is by using money that's in your Wise account. It's cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.
Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
How to receive money
When you transfer with Wise, you can receive to local bank accounts — no need for a Wise account. And since our price is transparent, you know exactly what you'll get on the other side.
ACH
ACH
You’ll need to enter the recipient’s personal and banking information to make sure their payment can be processed quickly and securely. Learn more about ACH payments.
Wire
Wire
A wire transfer is a convenient payment method. To make a transfer you’ll need your recipient’s personal and account details. Learn more about Wire transfers.
Swift
Swift
To send a quick and secure Swift payment, all you'll need is your recipient’s IBAN number. It’s that easy. Learn more about Swift payments.
Cheapest way to send money abroad from India
The cheapest way to send 800,000 INR to USD is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 11,715.86 INR. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
INR
USD
| Sending 800,000 INR | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | 11,715.86 INR | ||
| Bank transfer | 12,097.67 INR | ||
Fastest way to send money abroad from India
Sending money with Wise is super fast: 77% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.
INR
USD
| Sending 800,000 INR | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | by Wednesday | ||
| Bank transfer | by Wednesday | ||
Send money from India with the Wise app
Looking for an international money transfer app? Send money on the go with Wise.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
Send money from India with the Wise app
Looking for an international money transfer app? Send money on the go with Wise.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
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Do more with Wise in India
You can use Wise for much more than just sending money. Here is what's available, based on where you live.
Save on spending abroad
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Frequently asked questions
- their full name — first name and surname, Latin characters (a-z) only
- their account number — 5–20 digits
- their IFSC — 11 characters, both letters and numbers. It usually starts with 4 letters
- purpose of the payment — you can choose from a list. Make sure you choose correctly, otherwise you might be asked for more information about your transfer, and it may take longer.
- you can send up to 100 million INR per transfer to a private individual.
- If you’re sending to an IMPS recipient, you can send up to 500,000 INR instantly.
- If you’re sending to a UPI recipient, you can send up to 200,000 INR instantly.
- You can send up to 1.5 million INR per working day.
We’ll always give you an estimate for how long your transfer will take when you set it up.
Learn more about how long transfers take
We also can’t accept payments from non-profit, NGO, charity or welfare organisations to India — whether business-related or not.
Learn more about FIRCs, and how to get one.
When you send a transfer to India, we’ll send you an email with a unique transaction reference (UTR) number. You can use this to track your transfer.
Learn more about UTR numbers
See where Wise works
- Send money
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