Frequently asked questions
Are you a marketplace like BookMyForex?
No. SaviForex is the money changer. The rate on this website is our Kudlu and Whitefield Hoodi counter rate — not a comparison engine across anonymous vendors.
How do I pay?
Pay now online on this website, or choose Pay on Delivery. Pay on Delivery has two types: home delivery to a Bangalore address, or pay at the Kudlu / Whitefield Hoodi branch when you collect.
Do you open on Sunday?
Monday to Saturday 10:00–19:00. Sunday by appointment — WhatsApp Kudlu (095355 00003) or Hoodi (090086 70203) the previous evening.
What documents do I need at pickup?
Passport and tickets (or visa) for buying notes or a travel card. PAN if the INR value is ₹50,000 or more. Selling leftover needs passport and the notes themselves.
How much USD can I buy for a holiday?
Resident individuals buy travel forex under FEMA limits. Carry passport and tickets. The desk will not exceed the permitted amount for the trip.
How fast is pickup after I book?
Same working day at both Bangalore branches if payment and documents are ready. Staffed Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00 IST.
How do I book foreign currency in Bangalore?
Search your area, pick Kudlu or Hoodi, enter the currency amount, and complete traveller details. Pay now online, or Pay on Delivery as home delivery or pay at branch.
What are the two types of Pay on Delivery?
Home delivery: pay when SaviForex staff bring notes to your Bangalore address after passport KYC. Pay at branch: pay at Kudlu or Whitefield Hoodi when you collect.
Which Bangalore areas do you cover?
South (HSR, Electronic City, Koramangala, BTM, Jayanagar) maps to Kudlu on Hosur Road. East (Whitefield, ITPL, Marathahalli, Indiranagar) maps to Hoodi on ITPL Main Road.
Is GST added on notes?
Yes. GST is added on the INR value of the notes and shown as GST and amount payable. Up to ₹25,000 GST is ₹45. From ₹25,001 to ₹1,00,000 GST is 18% of 1% of the INR. Above ₹1,00,000, 1% applies on the first ₹1,00,000 and 0.5% on the rest, then 18% GST.
Do you take torn or old series notes?
We inspect every note. Heavily damaged or restricted series may be refused or quoted separately.
Are you a marketplace like BookMyForex?
No. SaviForex is the money changer. The rate on the website is our counter rate in Bangalore, not a comparison engine across anonymous vendors.
Do you open on Sunday?
Monday to Saturday 10:00–19:00. Sunday by appointment — WhatsApp Kudlu (095355 00003) or Hoodi (090086 70203) the previous evening.
Is GST added on notes?
Yes. GST is added on the INR value of the notes and shown on the booking screen as GST and amount payable (not the taxable value). Up to ₹25,000 GST is ₹45. From ₹25,001 to ₹1,00,000 GST is 18% of 1% of the INR. Above ₹1,00,000, 1% applies on the first ₹1,00,000 and 0.5% on the rest, then 18% GST.
How much USD can I buy for a holiday?
Resident individuals buy travel forex under FEMA limits. Carry passport and tickets. The desk will not exceed the permitted amount.
Do you take torn or old series notes?
We inspect every note. Heavily damaged or restricted series may be refused or quoted separately.
What is Pay on Delivery?
Pay on Delivery has two types: home delivery to a Bangalore address, or pay at the Kudlu / Hoodi branch when you collect. Pay now is completed online on this website.