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HDFC Bank to France: what it actually costs to send EUR from India
At ₹1,00,000, HDFC Bank charges ₹1,360 — the 2nd-cheapest of 6 banks for EUR. Indian Overseas Bank is ₹295 cheaper.
Last updated 9 Oct 2026
Fee breakdown
- Commission ₹1,000
- GST Commission ₹180
- GST Exchange ₹180
- Total at ₹1,00,000₹1,360
EUR rate trend at HDFC Bank
Today HDFC Bank sells EUR at ₹110.7900 (TT Selling) and buys it at ₹106.1300 (TT Buying). The selling rate is −0.1800 (−0.16%) since 2 Oct and −1.7900 (−1.59%) since 1 Sep.
- 30-day TT Selling range: ₹109.7300 – ₹113.4700 across 15 refreshes.
- ₹1,00,000 bought between 881.29 and 911.33 EUR over that window, before charges.
What's specific to EUR at HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank's fee lines don't vary by destination currency — the breakdown above applies to every corridor it supports; only the exchange rate changes.
Receiving in France
- French accounts use a 27-character IBAN starting with FR plus the SWIFT/BIC code; a RIB (relevé d'identité bancaire) contains both — ask the beneficiary for it.
- Housing deposits and residence rent are usually paid to a French account, and a student cannot open one from India, so first transfers often go to the landlord or residence directly.
- Tuition is often payable by card or portal, but larger amounts are cheaper by wire in EUR; French banks rarely charge for incoming EUR wires, though an intermediary bank can deduct a fee unless you choose the OUR charge option so an intermediary bank cannot take its fee out of the credited amount.
France is 3.5 hours behind IST in summer (4.5 in winter); EUR wires typically credit the next working day.
How this compares
Indian Overseas Bank is ₹295 cheaper than HDFC Bank for sending EUR to France.
See the full side-by-side →HDFC Bank — Things to know
Applies to:Sending money abroad through HDFC as a Resident Individual, online or at a branch. You're charged at the T.T. Selling rate live at the moment of debit.
- Card-rate cap. Card rates apply up to ₹20 lakh equivalent; above that, your Relationship Manager can often negotiate a better rate.↗
- GST is charged twice. You pay 18% GST on the commission, plus a separate slab GST on the amount converted (₹45 minimum, ₹10,800 cap).↗
- The 'Self' option adds a hidden cost. At checkout you pick who pays the correspondent bank: 'Self' bills it to you in INR after the transfer (an extra we can't show — HDFC lists no fixed amount), 'Beneficiary' takes it from the recipient, 'Full Value' waives it. Our total covers HDFC's commission + GST only.↗
- TCS on large transfers. For general purposes, 20% TCS applies on LRS spending above ₹10 lakh in a financial year — you claim it back as a tax credit when you file your ITR.↗
- Split to stay in the lower tier. Keep each transfer at or below $500 equivalent to pay the ₹500 commission instead of ₹1,000.↗
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Other things to know
- Fees aren't refundable. Once charged, HDFC's commission and fees aren't refunded unless stated otherwise.↗
Other ways to save
- Lock the rate at the last moment. HDFC updates rates through the day, so refresh right before you confirm — the live card rate is what you'll get.↗
- Full Value for an exact amount. Need the recipient to get an exact figure? HDFC's Full Value facility absorbs the correspondent fee (USD online; EUR/GBP branch-only). HDFC advertised a 100% waiver until 30 Sep 2026 and hasn't updated the page since — check what Full Value costs at checkout.↗
FAQ — HDFC Bank to France
What is HDFC Bank's EUR rate today?
₹110.7900 per EUR is HDFC Bank's TT Selling rate today — the rate applied when you send — and ₹106.1300 is its TT Buying rate for money you receive. The selling rate is −0.1800 (−0.16%) since 2 Oct. The full sheet with a 90-day chart is on the HDFC Bank forex rates page.
How much does HDFC Bank charge to send EUR to France?
On a ₹1,00,000 outward remittance, HDFC Bank's all-in cost today is ₹1,360 — commission, SWIFT / correspondent charges and 18% GST included, computed at the bank's own TT Selling rate for EUR. The fee breakdown above shows every line item.
Is HDFC Bank the cheapest bank to send EUR to France?
No — Indian Overseas Bank is currently ₹295 cheaper than HDFC Bank for EUR to France at ₹1,00,000. HDFC Bank ranks 2nd of 6 banks in our coverage for this corridor.
How long does a HDFC Bank transfer to France take?
A standard SWIFT / TT outward remittance from HDFC Bank to a beneficiary in France typically settles in 1–3 working days, depending on correspondent-bank routing.
What do I need to send money to France with HDFC Bank?
You'll need PAN, a signed A2 form (LRS declaration) with a purpose code, the beneficiary's bank details in France, and proof of source of funds for larger amounts. TCS at 20% applies above ₹10 lakh per financial year for most non-education purposes and is claimable in your ITR.
Run your own numbers
TRANSFER
You pay in INR; recipient receives USD.
Used to determine if this transfer crosses the ₹10L TCS threshold.
Best deal: Indian Overseas Bank. You save ₹3,948.89 vs the most expensive.
TT Selling rate from Indian Overseas Bank's published forex sheet — edit to model a quoted rate.
BREAKDOWN
Outward remittance
Amount being sent $1,000.00 × ₹96.89 | ₹96,890.00 |
| Outward Remittance Commission (0.075%) | ₹250.00 |
| Swift Payment Message | ₹500.00 |
| GST on Commission + Swift (18%) | ₹135.00 |
| GST on Amount Exchanged | ₹174.40 |
| Total charges | ₹1,059.40 |
| Total payable (INR) | ₹97,949.40 |
- Amount being sent
- ₹96,890.00
- Outward Remittance Commission (0.075%)
- ₹250.00
- Swift Payment Message
- ₹500.00
- GST on Commission + Swift (18%)
- ₹135.00
- GST on Amount Exchanged
- ₹174.40
- Total charges
- ₹1,059.40
$1,000.00 × ₹96.89
Total payable (INR)
₹97,949.40
Indian Overseas Bank
₹97,949.40
Cheapest
TT Selling rate from Indian Overseas Bank's published forex sheet — edit to model a quoted rate.
- Amount being sent$1,000.00 × ₹96.89
- ₹96,890.00
- Outward Remittance Commission (0.075%)
- ₹250.00
- Swift Payment Message
- ₹500.00
- GST on Commission + Swift (18%)
- ₹135.00
- GST on Amount Exchanged
- ₹174.40
- Total charges
- ₹1,059.40
- Total payable (INR)
- ₹97,949.40
State Bank of India
₹98,282.54
+₹333.14 vs cheapest
TT Selling rate from State Bank of India's published forex sheet — edit to model a quoted rate.
- Amount being sent$1,000.00 × ₹97.05
- ₹97,050.00
- Branch Commission
- ₹970.50
- Correspondent Bank Charge (Remitter mode)
- ₹87.35
- GST on Amount Exchanged
- ₹174.69
- Total charges
- ₹1,232.54
- Total payable (INR)
- ₹98,282.54
ICICI Bank
₹99,466.60
+₹1,517.20 vs cheapest
TT Selling rate from ICICI Bank's published forex sheet — edit to model a quoted rate.
- Amount being sent$1,000.00 × ₹98.11
- ₹98,110.00
- Outward Remittance Commission
- ₹1,000.00
- GST on Commission (18%)
- ₹180.00
- GST on Amount Exchanged
- ₹176.60
- Total charges
- ₹1,356.60
- Total payable (INR)
- ₹99,466.60
Kotak Mahindra Bank
₹99,697.01
+₹1,747.61 vs cheapest
TT Selling rate from Kotak Mahindra Bank's published forex sheet — edit to model a quoted rate.
- Amount being sent$1,000.00 × ₹98.34
- ₹98,340.00
- Outward Remittance Commission (Online)
- ₹500.00
- Correspondent Bank Charge
- ₹500.00
- GST on Commission + Correspondent (18%)
- ₹180.00
- GST on Amount Exchanged
- ₹177.01
- Total charges
- ₹1,357.01
- Total payable (INR)
- ₹99,697.01
HDFC Bank
₹99,707.03
+₹1,757.63 vs cheapest
TT Selling rate from HDFC Bank's published forex sheet — edit to model a quoted rate.
- Amount being sent$1,000.00 × ₹98.35
- ₹98,350.00
- Outward Remittance Commission
- ₹1,000.00
- GST on Commission (18%)
- ₹180.00
- GST on Amount Exchanged
- ₹177.03
- Total charges
- ₹1,357.03
- Total payable (INR)
- ₹99,707.03
Axis Bank
₹1,01,898.29
+₹3,948.89 vs cheapest
TT Selling rate from Axis Bank's published forex sheet — edit to model a quoted rate.
- Amount being sent$1,000.00 × ₹98.45
- ₹98,450.00
- Remittance Commission
- ₹1,000.00
- Correspondent Bank Charge (OUR)
- ₹1,772.10
- GST on Commission + Correspondent (18%)
- ₹498.98
- GST on Amount Exchanged
- ₹177.21
- Total charges
- ₹3,448.29
- Total payable (INR)
- ₹1,01,898.29
TCS is refundable when you file your ITR — it's a tax credit, not a fee.
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