RTGS. What is RTGS? Short Notes on Real-time gross settlement (RTGS). All about Real-time gross settlement (RTGS). Real-time gross settlement (RTGS) maintains by the Reserve Bank of India. RTGS system is a funds transfer mechanism where transfer of money takes place from one bank to another on a ‘real time’ and on ‘gross’ basis. This is the fastest possible money transfer system through the banking channel . Settlement in ‘real time’ means payment transaction is not subjected to any waiting period. The transactions are settled as soon as they are processed. ‘Gross settlement’ means the transaction is settled on one to one basis without bunching with any other transaction. Considering that money transfer takes place in the books of the Reserve Bank of India, the payment is taken as final and irrevocable. RTGS is a large value funds transfer system whereby financial intermediaries can settle interbank transfers for their own account as well as for their customers. The minimum value of transaction in RTGS system is Rs 2,00,000. The system effects final settlement of interbank funds transfers on a continuous, transaction-by- transaction basis throughout the processing day. Customers can access the RTGS facility between 9 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 1:30 pm on Saturdays.
Posted on: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 03:26:08 +0000
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