Bank of India (BOI) NEFT

Bank of India (BOI) is a highly reputed bank that was established in 1906 in Mumbai. Currently, it has a global presence, with branches in New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, etc. NEFT or National Electronic Funds Transfer is one of the wire transfer options offered by BOI. BOI NEFT is used to send money to other bank accounts through a secure interface, in a timely manner and across the country. NEFT transfers can be made through internet banking or mobile banking, depending upon the convenience of the customer.

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This money transfer method generally happens on an hourly basis, in general. The remitter will have to collect bank information from the payee such as account number, IFSC code, etc, before initiating a fund transfer via this mode. NEFT is still used by a number of people and is quite a popular money transfer mode even now.

To know more about how to send money using this method and how to pay credit card bills through NEFT, read on.

BOI NEFT Fund Transfer Limit

BOF NEFT

Bank of India allows customers to transfer funds through NEFT based on daily transfer limits set by the bank. These limits may vary based on the account type and the method of transfer (Net Banking, Mobile Banking, or Branch Transfer).

Channel

NEFT Transfer Limit (per day)

Net Banking

₹10 lakh

Mobile Banking

₹2 lakh

Branch Transfer

No predefined limit (subject to discretion and KYC norms)

Note: For first-time beneficiary transfers, BOI may set a cooling period of up to 24 hours with lower limits.

Bank of India NEFT Timing

Day

Time slot

Monday to Friday

9.15 a.m. to 3.45 p.m.

Saturday

9.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.

Sunday

Holiday

BOI NEFT Fees & Charges

Amount (in Rs)

BOI NEFT Charges (in Rs)

Up to 10,000

2.50 + additional taxes

Above 10,000

5.00 + additional charges

Process to Transfer Money using BOI NEFT

Step 1: Visit the BOI website and click on the 'Retail' option that falls under the internet banking tab

Step 2: Once the browser connects to the 'Star Connect' page, key in your user ID and the password using the virtual keyboard

Step 3: Proceed to click 'Submit' and then choose the 'Transfer' tab from the menu

Step 4: Now choose 'NEFT Payment'. Please note here that in order to choose this step, you will have have to first register the beneficiary

Step 5: Add beneficiary details like name, amount to be transferred, remarks, if any, and choose the account from which the money has be to debited

Step 6: Verify all details and click 'Pay' and authorise the transaction by submitting user ID and password. Click 'Pay' again

Step 7: A confirmation message will be displayed on screen.

Process to Pay Credit Card Bill through BOI NEFT

  1. Step 1: All users will have to log in to BOI internet/net banking account by providing the valid credentials
  2. Step 2: The next step is to add the credit card as a payee/beneficiary using the 'Third Party Fund Transfer' option
  3. Step 3: To add credit card as a payee, enter all details as you would to add a normal beneficiary. The details should be filled using the below format:

Account number

Will be the credit card number (16-digit) that is printed on the face of the card

Credit card IFSC code

This will be issued to the card holder when the card is issued

Bank Name

Give the name of the bank that issued the credit card

  1. Step 4: It will take some time for the beneficiary to be activated. Once this is done, money can be sent through NEFT following the regular fund transfer process
  2. Step 5: It will take around 48 hours for the payment to reflect in the bank account and credit card account. A confirmation message will nevertheless be received

How to add Beneficiary/Payee using BOI Internet Banking

  1. Step 1: Log in to BOI net banking by entering all the required credentials
  2. Step 2: Choose the type of fund transfer transaction and click on 'Add Beneficiary'
  3. Step 3: Fill in the information as represented by the table below

Nick Name

xx

Beneficiary name

xx

Beneficiary address

xx

City

xx

State

xx

Country

xx

Pin Code

xx

Beneficiary Phone Number

xx

IFSC code

xx

Beneficiary Account Type

xx

Beneficiary Account Number

xx

Step 4: Once you enter all these details, you will have to re-enter the beneficiary account number, verify details and click 'Add Beneficiary'

Step 5: The next step is to authenticate the transaction by entering account credentials such as username and password

Step 6: A code will be sent to your registered phone number, make sure you key this in and submit

Step 7: It will take at least 1 day for the beneficiary to be activated. No fund transfers can be initiated unless the payee has been activated

What to Do if BOI NEFT Transaction Fails

If your NEFT transaction through Bank of India fails, follow these steps:

  • Wait for Auto Reversal – Funds are generally credited back within 1 working day.
  • Check Account Balance – To confirm if the deduction was reversed.
  • Contact BOI Customer Care – Use the reference number for quick resolution.
  • Email BOI Support – If the issue is not resolved, escalate via written complaint.

For unresolved cases, you can lodge a complaint with the Banking Ombudsman through the RBI portal.

Benefits of BOI NEFT Services

The benefits of BOB NEFT services are as listed below: 

1. Convenient Access: All Bank of Baroda customers can easily access NEFT services through their internet banking login. 

2. Online Transactions: NEFT transactions can be handled and completed online, removing the need to visit a Bank of Baroda branch. This allows customers to send money from any location with ease. 

3. Affordable Charges: NEFT fees and charges at Bank of Baroda are reasonable and competitive. For detailed information on specific charges and fees, refer to the 'Bank of Baroda NEFT Fees and Charges' table. 

4. Secure and Reliable: NEFT is one of the most secure and convenient methods for transferring payments between accounts. It is a highly dependable approach, achievable with just a click online.

FAQs on BOI NEFT

  • What is BOI NEFT?

    National Electronic Funds Transfer or NEFT is a system of transfering money through wire transfer to any bank that falls in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) NEFT network.

  • Is it possible to transfer funds to banks in other countries?

    In most cases, NEFT transfers can only be done within India. There are other ways and methods to transfer money to international accounts.

  • Can NEFT be used to send money to any payee with any bank account in India?

    NEFT can only be used to send money to banks that are part of the NEFT network of RBI. To know if a bank is part of this network, you can visit the RBI page.

  • What is the information required to initiate a NEFT funds transfer?

    Given below is the information needed for a NEFT transfer:

    1. Payee/beneficiary name
    2. Payee/beneficiary address
    3. Payee/beneficiary account number
    4. Payee/beneficiary IFSC code and branch
  • How can I find the IFSC code of the payee?

    This can be obtained from the payee/beneficiary directly or by looking up on the RBI website.

  • What can a remitter do if funds are debited from his/her account but not been credited to the beneficiary account?

    In such a case, the money will be credited back to the payee account within a 24-hour window. However, if the sender has entered wrong details, the money could have reached another person's account by accident. In this case, it is best to contact the bank and see what can be done.

  • What can a remitter do if he has keyed in wrong beneficiary details?

    In such a case, if the account details match another payee, the money may be sent to that account. If the account details does not match any account, the transaction will not go through.

  • What are the charges for receiving money through NEFT?

    None. The service can be used free of charge for receiving money.

  • How will I know if the payee's account has been credited?

     You will receive a text message and even the payee will receive one, confirming the transaction's successful processing. 

  • What is inter bank transfer?

    This is a type of money transfer facility where money is sent from one bank account to another.

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