Key Features of NEFT

24x7 Availability
No Minimum or Maximum Limit
Batch-Wise Settlements
Multi-Channel Access
  • Accessible Anytime, Anywhere – Available 24x7 through internet and mobile banking, ensuring round-the-clock fund transfers.
  • No Need for Physical Instruments – Unlike cheques or demand drafts, NEFT allows seamless digital transactions, reducing paperwork.
  • Efficient for Recurring Payments – Ideal for salary payments, EMI transfers, insurance premium payments, and bill payments, ensuring hassle-free transactions.
  • Supports Multiple Transaction Types – NEFT can be used for personal transfers, business payments, vendor settlements, and government transactions.
  • No Risk of Loss or Theft – Since NEFT is fully digital, there is no risk of physical loss like in the case of cheques or cash payments.
  • Eco-Friendly & Paperless – Helps in reducing the use of paper, making it an environmentally friendly option.
  • Operates Across All Banks – Works across all NEFT-enabled banks in India, facilitating easy fund transfers between different financial institutions.
  • Secure & Encrypted Transactions – NEFT transactions are highly secure, using encryption and multi-layer authentication to prevent fraud.
  • Auto-Reversal in Case of Failure – If a transaction fails due to incorrect details or technical issues, the amount is automatically refunded within 1 working day.
  • Convenient for NRIs – NRIs can use NEFT for fund transfers to Indian accounts through their NRE/NRO bank accounts.
  • Online Transactions (SIB Mirror+ & SIBerNet): Available 24x7, including weekends & holidays.
  • Branch-Assisted NEFT: Timings depend on branch working hours.
  • Transaction Processing: NEFT transactions are settled in half-hourly batches throughout the day.
  • Mobile Banking – SIB Mirror+
    • Log in to SIB Mirror+ App.
    • Navigate to Fund Transfers > NEFT.
    • Enter the beneficiary details (Account Number, IFSC, Amount).
    • Authenticate the transaction using MPIN.
    • Receive instant confirmation.
  • Internet Banking – SIBerNet
    • Log in to SIBerNet.
    • Click on Fund Transfer > NEFT.
    • Select the beneficiary or add a new one with IFSC & account details.
    • Enter the amount and submit the request.
    • Verify with OTP for secure processing.
  • Branch-Assisted NEFT Transfer
    • Visit the nearest South Indian Bank branch.
    • Fill out the NEFT Funds Transfer Application Form.
    • Provide a cheque for the transfer amount (if applicable).
    • The bank will process your request, and the funds will be transferred within the next settlement cycle.

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