Purpose code vs service classification: avoid guessing
Bank remittance purpose codes and invoice service classifications describe different things. Select the correct current taxonomy with the relevant bank or authority.
What to do
Write a plain-language service description first. Ask the AD for the current inward-remittance purpose-code list and the code it accepts for your facts. If the prescribed form asks for a service category or classification, verify that separate field against its instructions. Keep the source and version of any selected code.
Software development and advertising revenue should not be assigned the same code merely because both are paid online.
Avoid this mistake
This draft intentionally does not manufacture a complete authoritative code list or auto-select a code.
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