EDF vs FIRC vs e-FIRC: which document does what?
EDF is an export declaration. FIRC or e-FIRC is remittance evidence. They serve different purposes and one does not automatically complete the other process.
What to do
Record the invoice reference, incoming transfer reference, processing bank, receipt date and any certificate identifier. Ask the processing provider what evidence is available for your transfer and account type. Give the AD enough information to match the receipt to the invoice and declared export.
A provider-issued e-FIRC may help identify an inward receipt, but it is not proof that the exporter’s EDF has been filed and acknowledged.
Avoid this mistake
Do not rename a payment-provider receipt as an official FIRC if the provider does not describe it that way.
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 · Export and Import of Goods and Services Regulations, 2026 — Primary regulation
Wise · FIRC and inward-remittance evidence — Provider help
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EDF supporting documents: a practical checklist