International Donation Policy
Cross-Border Contributions • Regulatory & Currency Transparency1. Global Reach & Supported Currencies
Astro Sevak Kendra warmly welcomes seekers and devotees from across the globe (including USA, UK, Australia, Canada, UAE, Singapore, and Europe) wishing to participate in sacred Sanatana Daan. All transactions on our platform are denominated and settled in Indian Rupees (INR).
2. Currency Conversion & Bank Exchange Rates
When contributing with an international credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), your issuing bank will automatically convert the INR amount into your local currency at the prevailing interbank exchange rate. For example, a donation of ₹1,001 INR is approximately \$12 USD.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Foreign Contributions (FCRA)
In strict adherence to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations:
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) holding Indian passport or NRE/NRO accounts may contribute freely under domestic guidelines.
- Foreign passport holders and institutional donors are advised that contributions processed via standard commercial gateways are subject to individual remittance guidelines. We do not accept unverified foreign institutional remittances without documented compliance.
4. Questions & International Donor Assistance
If your international bank requires transaction verification or if you need assistance with an international transfer, please reach out to our dedicated support desk at: [email protected] or call +91 82829-26307.