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Complete list of currency codes used in foreign exchange transactions. These codes follow the ISO 4217 standard and identify the currency of a transaction in fields such as irmFCC and sbCumInvoiceFCC.

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Currency Codes
For eBRC applications
  • Use the appropriate currency code when filing eBRC (Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate) applications
  • Ensure the currency code matches the actual currency of the foreign exchange transaction
  • Refer to ISO 4217 standard for the most up-to-date currency codes
Code format
  • Currency codes follow the ISO 4217 standard (3-letter codes)
  • First two letters typically represent the country
  • Third letter usually represents the currency name
Important notes
  • Currency codes are mandatory for all foreign exchange transactions
  • Always refer to the latest RBI circulars for any updates to currency codes
  • Use current, active currency codes for new transactions

Historical currencies

The list above includes codes for currencies that have since been replaced, kept for historical remittances: DEM (Deutsch Mark), ITL (Italian Lira), FRF (French Franc), BEF (Belgian Franc), FIM (Finnish Markka), ATS (Austrian Schilling), and NLG (Dutch Guilder) were all replaced by EUR. Use current, active codes for new transactions.

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Source: ISO 4217 currency codes · Last reviewed: 22 July 2026