Complete Guide on KSFE Pravasi Chit

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on September 21, 2023




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Name of the Service KSFE Pravasi chitty
Online Application Link Click Here
KSFE Pravasi Chit Android App Click Here
KSFE Pravasi Chit iOS App Click Here
KSFE Pravasi Chit Schemes Sala starting from INR 1 lakh to INR 1 crore
Duration of KSFE Pravasi Chits 25 months to 60 months
Subscription Amount for KSFE Pravasi Chits INR 2000 to INR 250000
KSFE Pravasi Chit FAQs Click Here

KSFE Pravasi Chitty is a unique financial savings scheme introduced for the welfare of Malayalees living outside Kerala.

It also gives NRK's, an opportunity to partake in the overall infrastructural development of the State.  Moreover, the Pravasi Chits also has many features that make it a unique financial  saving structure among other financial instruments. 

Features

Online Auction: A safe and secure online auction room is developed especially for auctions. It is uniquely designed to keep the auctions simple, hassle-free and transparent. Customers can log in via mobile/desktop from any part of the world via internet access.

Liability Waiver: KSFE will waive the liability of the chit, up to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakh, in the unfortunate event of the subscriber's demise. The liability waiver option will act as a de facto, free-of-cost insurance scheme for Pravasi Chitty subscribers. One person can receive a maximum liability waiver amount of Rs. 10 lakhs.

Eligibility Criteria to join KSFE Pravasi Chitty

Those who are attained 18 years of age can join Pravasi chits.

Documents Required to join KSFE Pravasi Chitty

The following documents are required for applying for KSFE Pravasi Chitty.

For NRKs outside India 

  • Valid Passport/PIO/OCI 

  • Valid Visa 

  • National/Labour ID of residing country 

  • Photo 

For NRKs within India 

  • Aadhaar/Voter ID 

  • Any address proof of the residing state. 

  • Photo 

How does KSFE Pravasi Chit work?

KSFE Pravasi Chit is a completely web based Chit scheme.

NRIs/NRKs can visit the website or Mobile application to  complete the registration process. They can then subscribe the chits and take part in the auctions online.

Chits are organized on a monthly basis.

How to register for KSFE Pravasi Chits online?

You can register for KSFE Pravasi Chits through KSFE Pravasi Chit website or through the mobile app (Android, iOS).

Follow the below steps to register in KSFE Pravasi Chits online.

  • Click on “Register” on the homepage
  • Select the “Residing country” under the “Customer Registration” field. If you select “Others, residing outside India”, you have to select the country and citizenship to proceed further.

ksfe pravasi chit online registration

  • Click on “Proceed”
  • You will land on “Customer Registration” page.

  • Enter the required details on this page including “Name”, “Email”, “Mobile number” and more

new online registration ksfe pravasi chit

  • You have to enter a  new “Username” and “Password” for your account on this page.

  • Tick the checkbox for accepting to receive electronic messages

  • Enter the captcha on the “Enter the code shown”

  • Click on the “Register” button

  • After clicking the “Register” button, you will receive a verification link in your email. Click on the link to verify your email

  • After verifying the email, you will receive a mail including “Username” and “Password”

  • Open the mail and click on the “Click Here to reset your password” button to reset your password

Note: Password should contain at least one lowercase character, 1 uppercase character, 1 special character and 1 numeric character

  • Click on the “Change Password” button

  • Login in to your KSFE Pravasi Chits using the “Username” and “Password”

  • Now you have to complete the registration by entering the details

  • Enter the “Personal Details”, “Address Details” and “Domestic Bank Details” under the “Complete Your Profile” section.

  • Verify the details of the registered document under the “Confirm your Profile” and click on “Confirm Profile”

  • Click on the “Confirm” button

  • After confirming your profile, complete the KYC verification

  • Upload the required documents

  • After uploading the documents on required format and size, click on “Ok” for the popup “KYC Document upload successful”

  • After verifying the documents, KSFE will inform you through mail 

How to make KSFE Pravasi chitty online payment?

The instalment can be remitted via online gateways or using the KSFE Mobile App.

Follow the below steps to pay KSFE Pravasi Chit online 

  • Locate the KSFE Pravasi Chit app on your mobile

  • Open the app

  • Log into your KSFE Pravasi Chits Chit account using the “Username” and “Password”

pay instalment of ksfe pravasi chit account

  • Click on the “Instalment” option under the “My Chits” section

  • You will land on a page with the details of your instalment and due

  • Select the instalment and click on the “Pay now” option

  • Select the “Payment Gateway” under “Instalment Payment details” 

  • After selecting the bank, proceed with the payment by Giving the card details

  • Click on “Make payment”

  • Enter the verification code received for proceeding with the payment

  • After completing the transaction, you can check whether the payment is successful or not.

KSFE Pravasi Chitty Online Auction

KSFE now facilitates easy participation in auctions from anywhere in the world using your Smartphone. The date and time of the auction will be notified in advance.

Follow the below steps to enter into the online auction.

KSFE Online Pravasi Chitty Auction NRI NRK

  • Click on "Upcoming Auctions".

  • Click on "Enter Auction Room".

  • Bid for the auction.

KSFE Online Pravasi Chitty Auction Bid

  • Click on "Confirm"

Documents Required for availing KSFE Pravasi Chitty Prize Money

Prize money can be availed by submitting any of the documents listed below as security.

  • Chit Prize Money Deposit (interest rates)

  • Personal Surety

  • KSFE or Bank Deposits

  • Insurance Policy

  • Bank Guarantee

  • Kissan Vikas Patra

  • Property Security

  • Gold Security

Relatives of NRIs who is a residents of Kerala can be nominated for the power of attorney. The nominated person shall complete the procedure from any KSFE branch in Kerala.

KSFE Pravasi Chitty Plans

Following are a few of the KSFE Pravasi Chitty Schemes.

KSFE Pravasi Chitty Monthly Amount Duration Chit Amount
INR 2,50,000 40 Months INR 1,00,00,000
INR 1,00,000 60 Months INR 60,00,000
INR 1,25,000 40 Months INR 50,00,000
INR 2,00,000 25 Months INR 50,00,000
INR 50,000 60 Months INR 30,00,000
INR 80,000 25 Months INR 20,00,000
INR 30,000 60 Months INR 18,00,000
INR 20,000 50 Months INR 10,00,000
INR 25,000 40 Months INR 10,00,000
INR 40,000 25 Months INR 10,00,000
INR 16,000 50 Months INR 8,00,000
INR 10,000 60 Months INR 6,00,000
INR 20,000 30 Months INR 6,00,000
INR 12,500 40 Months INR 5,00,000
INR 20,000 25 Months INR 5,00,000
INR 5,000 60 Months INR 3,00,000
INR 10,000 30 Months INR 3,00,000
INR 5,000 40 Months INR 2,00,000
INR 8,000 25 Months INR 2,00,000
INR 4,000 25 Months INR 1,00,000
INR 2,500 40 Months INR 1,00,000

Helpline

You can contact customer care 24x7 at  +91-471-6661888 or +91-471-4449111 and mail at pravasi@ksfe.com

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

  1. KSFE Pravasi Chit Portal

FAQs

What are some common queries related to KSFE?
You can find a list of common KSFE queries and their answer in the link below.
KSFE queries and its answers
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Can I add Nominee in KSFE Pravasi Chitty?
Yes, you can add Nominee in KSFE Pravasi Chitty. You can also add multiple Nominees.
What are the modes of payment in KSFE Pravasi Chitty?
The subscriber can make payments online using Internet Banking/Debit cards/UPI. Please note that subscribers cannot make payments in cash, in KSFE KSFE Pravasi Chitty.
Is there a monthly due date for remitting the chit instalment?
Yes. Every chit has a monthly due date. The subscribers are supposed to make their monthly chit payments before the due date to participate in the Auctions.
Is the auction timing of all KSFE Pravasi Chitty on a particular date, the same?
No, the auction timing of each chit on a particular date will be different. The subscriber has the option to select a Chit with his preferred auction timing, at the time of enrolling in a Chit.
Is there any penalty for belated payments?
Yes. The penalty for defaulted payments is calculated on the actual number of days delayed for making the payment. Please read the Chit Agreement for more details.
Can I make daily or weekly part payments before the monthly due date?
No, daily or weekly part payment option is not available in KSFE Pravasi Chitty.
Is it mandatory to remit the monthly instalment as a whole?
Yes, the monthly instalments should be made as whole, no partial payment option is provided.
Can I make debit or credit card payments?
You can make payments using your Debit card however, Credit card payments are not allowed in KSFE Pravasi Chitty.
Can I give standing instruction to banks for Pravasi Chit instalment remittance?
As of now, this facility is not available. We are planning to incorporate this feature in due course.
Can I make payments in Pravasi Chit through cash at any of the KSFE Branches?
No. In Pravasi chitty, customers cannot make payments by cash. Only online payments are accepted. However, cheques are accepted at KSFE branches, but the amount will be credited to concerned chits only after realization of the same.
Can Pravasi Chit prize money be transferred to NRI account?
No, as per existing RBI guidelines the chit prize money can only be transferred to an NRO Account/regular Savings Account.
Is PAN Card mandatory for joining Pravasi Chit?
No, PAN card is not mandatory for joining Pravasi Chit. But, if you deposit the prize money as fixed deposit, TDS will be deducted from FD interest. If you are planning to claim the refund of the deducted TDS, you should provide PAN card details at the time of prize money deposit so that we can upload the deducted TDS details against your PAN to Income Tax website, which will help you to claim the refund of your deducted TDS.
What is the maximum auction discount in Pravasi Chit?
30% of Sala of the Chit.