There is no upper limit prescribed by the RBI for RTGS transactions in India – RTGS has a minimum amount of ₹2,00,000, but no RBI‑set maximum ceiling per transaction.

Quick Scoop: RTGS Upper Limit

  • RBI rules:
    • Minimum RTGS amount: ₹2,00,000.
* **No RBI‑defined upper limit** for RTGS transactions; the system itself does not cap the maximum.
  • What actually limits you then?
    • Individual banks set their own per‑transaction and per‑day caps , especially for online / mobile banking.
* Typical **personal (retail) account limits** for RTGS via online channels are often in the range of **₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh per day** , while **corporate accounts** may be allowed to transfer amounts running into **crores per day**.

* Example: HDFC Bank allows RTGS via NetBanking up to the customer’s TPT limit, capped around **₹50 lakh per day online** , while branch RTGS has _no upper ceiling_ at the bank level.

How to interpret this in practice

  • Legally / by RBI:
    • The RTGS system itself has no maximum cap , only the ₹2 lakh minimum.
  • Operationally / for you as a customer:
    • Your “upper limit” is whatever your bank and account type allow , which can differ by:
      • Savings vs current vs corporate account
      • Channel used (branch vs internet banking vs mobile)
      • Your customer risk profile and internal bank policies

So if someone asks: “What is the upper limit prescribed for RTGS transaction?”
The precise answer is: RBI does not prescribe any upper limit; only a minimum of ₹2 lakh is fixed. The maximum limit is decided by individual banks.

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