Accounts are usually activated within few hours of realization of payment.

Below are the approximate time taken to realize payments based on the payment option chosen:

Credit/Debit Card: To have your account activated fast, we recommend using this option.

Cheque/DD: Cheques/DD payments take around 48 hours to realize the payments once we receive the cheque/DD.

Internet Banking: Usually takes few seconds to realize the payment.

Please note: The above approximate realization times are given to help you make a decision on the payment option to choose. Rediff does not guarantee the above realization times as they are done solely at the discretion of the Banks involved in the transaction.