Instant Money Order (IMO) introduced by the Postal Department
Posted on: 24/Jul/2013 11:35:49 AM
The Postal Department has introduced instant domestic Money Transfer Service.India Post presents Instant Money Order (IMO), the instant on-line money transfer service that is instant, convenient, reliable and affordable.
IMO is an instant web based money transfer service through Post Offices (IMO Centre) in India between two resident individuals in Indian territory.You can transfer money from INR 1,000/- to INR 50,000/- from designated IMO Post Offices.It is simple to send and receive money.
IMO Booking Procedure
Fill up the “To Remit Payment” (TRP-1) form and submit it with money at IMO Post Office Counter.
IMO Counter clerk after booking the IMO immediately will give a printed receipt with computer generated confidential 16 digit IMO number in a sealed condition. Even the 16 digit IMO number will not be known to booking clerk.
Customer is required to tear off the seal and convey the confidential 16 digit IMO number to the receiver over phone, SMS, e-mail, etc. at his means and risk.
IMO Delivery Procedure
Receiver to present the 16 digit IMO number at any designated IMO post office counter and will fill up and submit a “To Make Payment” (TMP-1) form along with a copy of his personal identity proof.
Receiver can receive the payment in cash up to INR 50,000. He can also receive the payment through his post office savings bank account in the same IMO office.
Photo Identity
1. Voter’s Identity Card
2. PAN Card
3. Ration Card with photo of the receiver
4. Post Office Identity Card
5. Driving License
6. Passport.
7. School/college Identity Card
8. Official Identity Card
In case the Photo Identity Card has a valid expiry date the same is to be mentioned in ‘To Make Payment’ (TMP-1) Form
