Finance glossary

What is NEFT, RTGS and IMPS?

India's bank-to-bank transfer systems: NEFT for most transfers, RTGS for large amounts and IMPS for instant transfers.

NEFT settles transfers in half-hourly batches and runs round the clock. RTGS settles each transfer in real time and is meant for large payments, with a minimum of ₹2 lakh. IMPS sends money instantly at any time and is commonly used in mobile banking.

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