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Indian Overseas Bank to Singapore: what it actually costs to send SGD from India
At ₹1,00,000, Indian Overseas Bank charges ₹1,065 — the 2nd-cheapest of 6 banks for SGD. ICICI Bank is ₹0 cheaper.
Last updated 9 Oct 2026
Fee breakdown
- Commission ₹250
- Swift Charge ₹500
- GST Commission ₹135
- GST Exchange ₹180
- Total at ₹1,00,000₹1,065
SGD rate trend at Indian Overseas Bank
Today Indian Overseas Bank sells SGD at ₹75.8800 (TT Selling) and buys it at ₹75.0500 (TT Buying). The selling rate is +0.5300 (+0.70%) since 2 Oct and +0.9200 (+1.23%) since 1 Sep.
- 30-day TT Selling range: ₹75.3500 – ₹75.8900 across 15 refreshes.
- ₹1,00,000 bought between 1317.70 and 1327.14 SGD over that window, before charges.
What's specific to SGD at Indian Overseas Bank
Indian Overseas 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 Singapore
- Singapore accounts are identified by the bank code, branch code and account number; the SWIFT/BIC code routes the wire. Singapore does not use IBANs.
- Singapore banks commonly charge the recipient a small fee for an incoming telegraphic transfer (often SGD 10 or less); DBS/POSB, OCBC and UOB publish the amount in their tariffs.
- PayNow cannot receive a SWIFT wire — you need full bank-account details, not a mobile-number alias. The UPI–PayNow link handles small person-to-person transfers through participating banks; wires remain the route for tuition and larger amounts.
Singapore is 2.5 hours ahead of IST; a transfer sent in the Indian morning often credits the same day, otherwise the next working day.
How this compares
ICICI Bank is ₹0 cheaper than Indian Overseas Bank for sending SGD to Singapore.
See the full side-by-side →Indian Overseas Bank — Things to know
Applies to:Sending money abroad, retail. Advance-against-imports, FCY DD issuance, and project-import cases aren't modelled here.
- Small transfers pay more. The commission is 0.075% with a ₹250 floor and ₹4,000 cap, so on small amounts the percentage you pay is higher.↗
- Correspondent fee isn't in our total. IOB's schedule adds '+ correspondent bank charges' beyond commission and SWIFT — typically USD 5–25 depending on the route. Check your debit advice; we don't include it.↗
- TCS on large transfers. For general purposes, 20% TCS applies on LRS spending above ₹10 lakh a year — refundable as a tax credit at ITR time.
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Other things to know
- Sri Lanka rates are indicative. IOB shows LKR rates 'for information only' — Sri Lanka transfers may not go through at the displayed rate, so check with the branch.↗
- GST sits on top. The ₹500 SWIFT charge is on top of the commission, and IOB's published charges exclude GST — add 18% on the total.↗
- Live rate at debit applies. Rates are indicative and move with the market; the treasury rate at the moment of debit is what you actually get.↗
Other ways to save
- Better value on large transfers. Because the commission caps at ₹4,000, big remittances pay a lower effective percentage than at flat-fee banks.
FAQ — Indian Overseas Bank to Singapore
What is Indian Overseas Bank's SGD rate today?
₹75.8800 per SGD is Indian Overseas Bank's TT Selling rate today — the rate applied when you send — and ₹75.0500 is its TT Buying rate for money you receive. The selling rate is +0.5300 (+0.70%) since 2 Oct. The full sheet with a 90-day chart is on the Indian Overseas Bank forex rates page.
How much does Indian Overseas Bank charge to send SGD to Singapore?
On a ₹1,00,000 outward remittance, Indian Overseas Bank's all-in cost today is ₹1,065 — commission, SWIFT / correspondent charges and 18% GST included, computed at the bank's own TT Selling rate for SGD. The fee breakdown above shows every line item.
Is Indian Overseas Bank the cheapest bank to send SGD to Singapore?
No — ICICI Bank is currently ₹0 cheaper than Indian Overseas Bank for SGD to Singapore at ₹1,00,000. Indian Overseas Bank ranks 2nd of 6 banks in our coverage for this corridor.
How long does a Indian Overseas Bank transfer to Singapore take?
A standard SWIFT / TT outward remittance from Indian Overseas Bank to a beneficiary in Singapore typically settles in 1–3 working days, depending on correspondent-bank routing.
What do I need to send money to Singapore with Indian Overseas Bank?
You'll need PAN, a signed A2 form (LRS declaration) with a purpose code, the beneficiary's bank details in Singapore, 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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