SBI RTGS charges for a ₹5 lakh transfer depend on the channel used: it is nil (free) via online channels (Net Banking, YONO App). If done via a bank branch, the charge is ₹20 + GST (for amounts between ₹2 lakh and ₹5 lakh).
If you initiate an RTGS transfer of ₹5,00,000 at an SBI branch, the base charge may be ₹30. Adding GST at 18%, the total cost becomes ₹35.40 (₹30 + ₹5.40 GST).
5,00,000 typically incur a charge of Rs. 24.50 plus applicable GST.
SBI's IMPS service lets you transfer funds in real-time, 24/7, including holidays, up to Rs. 5 lakh. You can make free IMPS transfers through SBI Net Banking, YONO, and Mobile Banking, but there may be small charges for transfers made at branches.
The minimum amount for RTGS transfer is Rs. 2 Lakh. The RBI does not charge a processing fee for such transfers. It costs anywhere from INR 24.50 to 49.50 for RTGS transfers.
If it is done online, both NEFT and RTGS are free. However, if the money is transferred offline by visiting the bank branch, NEFT is cheaper than RTGS. The charges for NEFT ranges from ₹2.5 to ₹25 per transaction, while the RTGS charges range from ₹2.5 to ₹50 per transaction.
Your bank's mobile app or net banking can facilitate RTGS transfers. In some cases, platforms like **Paytm** also support large-value transfers via RTGS/IMPS/NEFT, subject to bank limits. You should check with your specific bank for exact limits and transfer options.
Overview: RTGS transfers require a minimum of ₹2 lakh with no RBI maximum cap. Banks set daily limits between ₹25-50 lakh for individuals. Available 24/7 with instant settlement, RTGS suits high-value property, business, and urgent payments with enhanced security features.
Ans. With effect from July 01, 2019, RBI has waived the processing charges levied by it for RTGS transactions. Banks may pass on the benefit to its customers.
Yes, NEFT transfer is free in SBI when it is done through online channels, such as SBI Netbanking and mobile banking app. You can transfer Rs. 10 lakh in one day in SBI through NEFT or RTGS as there is no maximum limit for NEFT or RTGS transactions. There is no maximum limit for NEFT and RTGS transfers in SBI.
The charges for IMPS transactions may vary among different banks. NEFT is considered reliable and secure for fund transfers. RTGS is considered reliable and secure for fund transfers.
RTGS transfer limits
RTGS transactions have specific limits set by the central bank. Typically, the minimum amount for an RTGS transfer is Rs. 2 lakh. However, there is no maximum limit for RTGS transactions, making it suitable for large-value transfers.
That waiver was maintained between March 2020 to April 2022 to encourage the use of electronic payments. The BOJ reinstated the fee in May 2022 at $30 per transaction, the cost associated with maintaining the RTGS system. This fee was $100 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PNB RTGS Charges
Transactions between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 5 lakh are subject to a fee of Rs 24.50 plus GST. Transactions above Rs 5 lakh incur a fee of Rs 49.50 plus GST.
NEFT: Funds usually reflect within 1–2 hours (batch-based settlement). IMPS: Money is credited instantly, making it ideal for emergencies.
For RTGS you will need to begin by adding a beneficiary. Then you can go on to make a funds transfer. For online transaction, both the NetBanking and Third Party Funds Transfer facilities should be enabled.
Select categories such as insurance, investments, education, travel, and government payments now allow up to Rs. 5 lakh per transaction (effective 15 September 2026). Each bank can define its own UPI transaction limit per day, usually between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 1 lakh.
The consequences of RTGS failure
Threats like cyber attacks, data corruption, hardware or software failure, even natural disasters can impact RTGS systems. Even a brief disruption to an RTGS system would be costly, but a prolonged failure would be catastrophic.
You will have to pay the maximum SBI demand draft charge, which is Rs. 2,000, including GST, for a DD of Rs. 10 lakh.
Disadvantages of RTGS
RTGS transactions are comparatively costlier than any other mode of electronic payment, with banks often found to be charging more fees for the service. RTGS can only facilitate transfers to bank accounts in India.
Online NEFT and RTGS transfers are zero-cost transactions. IMPS charges depend on how much you send - ₹3.50 plus GST for amounts up to ₹1,000, ₹5 plus GST from ₹1,001 to ₹1,00,000, and ₹15 plus GST when you transfer more than ₹1,00,000.