Real Time Gross Settlement(RTGS) refers to fund transfer systems in which the transfer of money or securities takes place from one bank to another on a 'real time' and on 'gross' basis. In Real Time settlements, payment transaction is not subjected to any waiting period. The transactions are settled as soon as they are processed. 'Gross settlement' means that the transaction is settled on one to one basis without netting with any other transaction.
National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is an electronic funds transfer system which enables transfer of funds to other bank accounts across the country. The advantage with NEFT is that it is a secure, safe, quick and cost-effective mean to transfer funds especially for retail remittances.