If you are applying for a US visa and plan to make your payment through the NEFT payment method, obtaining a receipt number is an important part of the process. Here’s what you need to know about obtaining a receipt number for US visa payments with NEFT.

Steps to Obtain a Receipt Number for US Visa Payments Using NEFT

1. Initiate Payment: To initiate an NEFT transaction, you’ll need to log in to your bank’s internet banking portal and add the US Embassy New Delhi as a beneficiary. You’ll need to provide the Embassy’s account number, IFSC code and bank’s name, which can be found on their official website.

2. Transfer Funds: Once you’ve added the US Embassy as a beneficiary, enter the amount you need to pay for your US visa application fee and submit your payment. You will receive a confirmation email or SMS from your bank confirming the transaction.

3. Verify Payment: Once the payment has been made, it may take up to two business days for the payment to be processed and verified. To verify payment, you can log in to your account on the US embassy website and enter the receipt number provided by the bank on their payment confirmation email.

4. Retrieve Receipt Number: If payment has been successfully processed and verified, you will receive a receipt number that you can use to schedule your visa appointment.

Key Takeaways

• To make an NEFT payment for your US visa application, you must first add the US Embassy to your bank’s list of beneficiaries.
• You’ll need to provide the Embassy’s account number, IFSC code and bank’s name to successfully add them as a beneficiary.
• Once payment has been made, it may take up to two business days to process and verify payment.
• You can verify payment by logging into your account on the US embassy website.
• If payment has been successfully processed and verified, you’ll receive a receipt number that you can use to schedule your visa appointment.

FAQ

What is an NEFT payment method?

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is a payment method used in India that enables users to make electronic funds transfers from their bank account to another bank account in India.

How do I add the US embassy as a beneficiary for NEFT payment?

To add the US embassy as a beneficiary for NEFT payment, log in to your bank’s internet banking portal and provide the Embassy’s account number, IFSC code and bank’s name, which can be found on their official website.

How long does it typically take for NEFT payment to be processed and verified for US visa application fee payment?

It may take up to two business days for NEFT payment for US visa application fee to be processed and verified.

Where can I find my receipt number for US visa application fee payment?

If payment has been successfully processed and verified, you will receive a receipt number on the US embassy’s payment confirmation page.