There are plenty of reasons that you might need to send money from Ireland to India and thankfully, there are plenty of ways to do it! Of course, with so many options, bring plenty of questions.

We have answered just some of the most popular questions asked about transferring money from Ireland to India, including the methods, how long a money transfer to India might take and how to send money from Ireland to India online with a Money Jar account.

How can I transfer money from Ireland to India?

The first thing to do when you need to send money abroad is decide on the method that works best for you! There are a number of different options and the following are the most popular.

• Bank transfers simply involve sending money from one bank account (eg. Irish bank account) to another (eg. Indian bank account). While this is one of the most popular choices for sending money abroad, it is important to know that providers are known to charge high transfer fees so remember to check before taking the next step.
  
• Western Union is a household name which is arguably why it’s one of the go-to choices for many people who are looking to send money abroad. Send money in person at a Western Union location near you or make the transfer online. You can find out more about making international money transfers with the Western Union here.
  
• Online money transfers are a simple and hassle-free choice for sending money from Ireland to India. This method can be done through your bank provider if they offer the service or through a money transfer app. If online banking is your preference, you can make foreign exchange transfers to India directly with a Money Jar digital account.

What details do I need to transfer money to India?

Once you have chosen your preferred transfer method, there are a few documents you will likely need to have, these include

• A valid photo ID: This can be a driver’s license, passport, or government-issued ID.
• Recipient information: You will need the recipient’s name, contact details, bank account number, SWIFT or IBAN, and their bank provider address

How long does a money transfer to India take?

A few variables can impact how long a money transfer to India from Ireland might take, such as when you send the money and the method you choose. Transfers from Ireland into a bank account in India with Money Jar can take up to two working days. Read more about making foreign exchange transfers with Money Jar here.

How do I avoid international transfer fees to India?

On top of exchange rate conversion, you can expect certain transaction fees when making a foreign exchange transfer. These include specific fees that might be applied when either sending or receiving the transfer.

These rates can vary greatly from one provider to another so make sure to take the time to take a close look at all of your options, particularly if you plan to regularly send money from Ireland to India. If you choose Money Jar for your foreign exchange transfer needs, know that we strive toward full fee transparency which means you will always review the fees and exchange rate before confirming the transfer.

What is the cheapest way to send money to India from Ireland?

As mentioned, many providers apply certain foreign transaction fees. These can be a percentage of the amount you are sending or at times it is a fixed fee. The best way to get value for your money is to do research and check the rates charged by different providers.

Sending money to India with Money Jar

Money Jar customers can send money abroad with just a few simple clicks within the app. As well as being able to send EUR transfers inside the EEA, you can send money to a number of popular countries with more being added regularly. When sending money to India with Money Jar, you will be able to send EUR to INR (Indian Rupee).

Here’s how a transfer with Money Jar works:

• Open the Money Jar app and click on the ‘Payments’ section at the bottom of the screen
• Click on ‘Foreign Exchange Transfer’
• Add a new account to transfer money to or use an existing one
• Enter the amount you want to send in EUR or the amount you would like your recipient to receive
• Before you confirm the transfer, the exchange rate and all relevant fees will be displayed

Find out everything you need to know about signing up for a digital account with Money Jar here.