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State Bank of India Branches in USA
After covering Bank of Baroda and ICICI Bank, many of you asked about SBI’s operations in the USA. Well, here’s the complete truth – and trust me, SBI’s story in America is quite different from the other banks! 💡 Great News: SBI has the most comprehensive presence among Indian banks in the USA with 4…
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ICICI Bank Branches in USA
Hey there! Mani here with another banking reality check. After getting countless questions about Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda’s presence in the USA, I decided to dig deep and give you the complete picture. Trust me, what I found might surprise you! 💡 Reality Alert: ICICI Bank has only ONE actual branch in the…
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Canara Bank Branches in USA
After covering Bank of Baroda’s US presence, many of you asked about Canara Bank’s operations in America. The answer might surprise you – Canara Bank maintains an even more focused approach with just ONE branch in the entire United States. 💡 Reality Check: Like many Indian banks, Canara Bank operates a single strategic location in…
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Bank of Baroda Branches in USA
Hey NRIs! Mani here, and I’ve got some news that might surprise you about Bank of Baroda’s presence in the United States. After years of helping NRIs navigate banking across different countries, I felt it was time to give you the complete, unfiltered truth about BOB’s operations in America. 💡 Reality Check: Bank of Baroda…
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SBI Branches in USA: Complete NRI Banking Guide
Let me tell you about my biggest banking mistake. Back in 2014, during my SuperMoney days in California, I was sending money home monthly to support my mom. Using random banks. Paying crazy fees. Getting terrible exchange rates. My colleague Priya suggested SBI USA. “Use the bank you trust in India,” she said. “Why experiment…
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Bank of Baroda UAE Branches: Complete NRI Banking Guide
Let me share something personal. Back in 2016, while I was still at HappyFox in California, my mom called me crying. She needed money urgently for my uncle’s medical treatment in Mumbai. It was 2 AM in San Jose. Every bank was closed. Except Bank of Baroda UAE. My friend Rajesh in Dubai helped transfer…
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How much Gold is allowed from Dubai to India
How Much Gold Can You Actually Bring? The Complete NRI Handbook. Just got back from Dubai last month. My wife wanted to check out the Gold Souk. You know how it is. Every NRI has been there. Walking through Deira Gold Souk. Eyes wide. Calculator in hand. The prices make you dizzy. In a good…
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Money Transfer Scams NRIs Should Avoid
Protecting Your Hard Earned Money from Fraudsters. Back in 2019, two years after we moved back to India, I nearly lost $8,000 to a scammer. I was sitting in my Bangalore office when my phone rang. “Sir, this is from State Bank of India. Your NRE account has been compromised. We need to verify your…
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Choosing the Right Purpose Code for Inward Remittance
If you’ve ever sent money to India and wondered what that “purpose code” field means – you’re not alone. I remember the first time I saw this while transferring money back home. The bank app asked me to select a purpose code, and I had no idea which one to pick. I just wanted to…
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Tax Implications of Money Transfer from Canada to India
When I moved back from the USA in 2017, I thought I understood international money transfers pretty well. Boy, was I wrong! Fast forward to 2025. I still help hundreds of NRIs with their money transfer questions. The Canada to India corridor has become super popular lately. Why? More Indians are settling in Canada than…