Is every RBI-listed bank an authorised dealer?
RBI directory inclusion does not establish that a bank or branch is authorised and operationally equipped to handle your export declaration.
What to do
Use the directory to establish identity and official links. Then confirm the authorised-dealer role for the particular foreign-exchange transaction, the trade or forex desk and filing channel. Payment banks, cooperative banks, regional rural banks and institutions should not all receive an assumed EDF capability label.
A domestic account at a listed bank may receive a routed payout without that branch being the correct export-reporting desk.
Avoid this mistake
Do not confuse bank regulation, directory listing and export-reporting authority.
Keep a clear record
Retain the underlying invoice or accepted statement, supporting correspondence and any acknowledgement from the designated authority or authorised-dealer bank. The tools here prepare information; only the appropriate authority can confirm acceptance, extension or closure.
Is this an official instruction from my bank?
No. This is independent educational guidance. Use the linked primary sources and ask your bank for its current process and written confirmation.
Can the website file my EDF?
No. Your inputs stay in your browser. Downloads are preparation documents and must be reviewed before use through an official channel.
Checked 8 October 2026. Regulation-based guidance; bank procedures can differ.
RBI · Bank links directory — Primary directory
RBI · Export and Import of Goods and Services Regulations, 2026 — Primary regulation
Related reading
Where to download your bank’s EDF form