What you need to do:

A.When you send application by mail.

1.Download application cum additional information form and fill out the details (blanks) completely (incomplete forms will NOT be acted upon)

2.Mail your application to us with your check (personal check/official check/cashier’s check) for the amount of remittance plus our charges – drawn in favor of Bank of India (Remittance shall be made upon realization of your check).

3.Provide your Name, Address and daytime telephone number/fax number to enable us to contact you in case of need

4.Your Social Security Number and copy of photo ID (passport or driving licence) is a Must. This information may be used for verification purpose with respective authorities.

5.Information like source of funds, purpose of remittance, Bank Name of the beneficiary, branch name where funds are to be remitted, your bank name and account number in USA…… in the application cum additional information form is also mandatory.

6.For remittances of USD 10,000 and above, your proof of income (e.g. W-2, Tax Return copy etc) is necessary.

7.If payment is for a business purpose, copy of back-up paper like invoice or payment order or sale contract is necessary.

8.Send your draft by Registered/Certified Mail or courier to avoid delays/loss in transit.

B.When you call in person:

1.Application forms are available in our office.

2.We accept cash of upto USD 2500 only.

3.Any remittance beyond USD 2500 needs your check/official check/ cashier’s check favouring BANK OF INDIA

Remittance shall be effected upon realization of your check (normal period 2/6 days, depending upon the location of the Bank on which it is drawn). Only one check is to be tendered for each remittances.

4.For remittance of USD 10,000 and above, proof of income of the applicant (remitter) is required.

5.Original photo ID (passport/driving licence should be produced for verification.

6.For accepting Cash/checks at the branch our normal business hours are from 9.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.

C.When you remit through your Bank:

You can instruct your Bank to transfer funds to Bank of India – New York for further credit to our Indian Branch Name Account Number and name of beneficiary.

Provide following information to your Bank for this purpose.

J P Morgan Chase Bank routing/Number – 021000021
J P Morgan Chase Bank SWIFT Code CHASUS33
Bank of India, NY Account with Chase 544-774-311
Our SWIFT Code BKIDUS33

Further credit to BOI – Indian branch Name and Address/Account Number and Name and address of the beneficiary.

You may fax us details as additional precaution .
Our fax numbers are 212-980-0052 or 212-319-6347

(1)Bank of India, New York Branch is a member of FDIC

(2)Please e-mail your comments and suggestions to boiny@usa.net