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Proof of foreign inward remittances.

A Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC) is a document that acts as a testimonial for all inward remittances and payments received in India from abroad. Most statutory authorities accept this document as proof that an individual or a business, such as a limited company, partnership firm, sole proprietorship firm and others, has received a payment in foreign currency from outside the country.

As a merchant or a freelancer who receives international payments from customers, the Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate/ Advice (FIRC) is an important document to have. At PayPal, we’ve simplified the process of requesting an FIRC so that you can devote more time to growing your business. All you need to do is send an email request and furnish a few details to get started. It's time to skip the queue at your bank branch and go digital. You may choose either of the following processes mentioned below to request for FIRC:

For electronic request and payment of FIRC, please follow the steps mentioned below :

  1. Send an email request to the Citibank FIRC team at fircissuance@citi.com.Please mark the beneficiary bank’s Relationship Manager /Trade Desk/Branch email id in Cc (The email id being marked in Cc has to be the bank’s domain email id ).

Please note that the request Email has to be sent from your company domain in case of an enterprise for which FIRC is being sought. If you are requesting for FIRC as an individual who has received international payments, the request can be made from your personal email id.

  1. The completed FIRC Request Letter with inward single /multiple transactions received needs to be duly filled in and sent as an attachment with your email. To view the sample Request letter format, click here
  2. Make NEFT payment for FIRC charges( inclusive of GST) to:

Citibank A/c name: PayPal Charges Citibank Transit account

A/c No: 8429847

IFSC CODE: CITI0100000

Branch: Mumbai

  1. Citibank team will verify the details and confirm receipt of the correct FIRC charges basis UTR reference mentioned in the request letter. UTR is the Unique Transaction Reference number generated for NEFT transaction.

  2. Citibank will print and dispatch the advice to the Beneficiary bank address.

  3. Collect your FIRC advice/certificate from your respective bank.

Questions and Answers

Make NEFT payment for FIRC charges inclusive of GST to:
Citibank A/c name: PayPal Charges Citibank Transit account
A/c No: 8429847
IFSC CODE: CITI0100000
Branch: Mumbai