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Repatriation Meaning: What it is and how it works
Key Takeaways
Repatriation means transferring money from an Indian bank account abroad, converting it from rupees into your foreign currency where applicable.
- In an NRE or FCNR account funds can be transferred overseas freely with both principal and interest fully repatriable.
- In an NRO account funds can be repatriated up to USD 1 million per financial year after applicable taxes and documentation.
- Using repatriation services from IDFC FIRST Bank gives you online access, competitive exchange rates and smooth fund transfers.
Indians move abroad for higher studies and work. Individuals of Indian origin living in a foreign country are known as NRIs, and they need to maintain an NRO or NRE account for financial transactions in India. If they wish to move their earnings from India to a country of their residence, they need to follow the guidelines set by the Foreign Exchange Management Act, and repatriation is the process involved in doing so. Let us understand the meaning of repatriation and how it works.
What is the meaning of NRI repatriation?
Repatriation is sending money across countries and converting it into foreign currencies. For Indians living abroad, the funds they earn in India through their work, businesses, or investments can be transferred from theirbank in India to a bank in their country of residence or any country other than Indiathrough NRI repatriation.
For repatriating money as an NRI, you need to have either an NRO (Non-resident Ordinary) account or an NRE (Non-resident External account). You can also repatriate funds through an FCNR (Foreign currency non-resident) account. IDFC FIRST Bank is among the leading banks that offer NRE and NRO accounts with impeccable features, including convenient repatriations and the facility to transfer funds 24*7.
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Types of repatriable NRI accounts in India
Following are the NRI saving accounts available in India that offer repatriation of your funds to your resident country.
· NRO (Non-resident ordinary) account
An NRO account is the most basic account for NRIs in India. These accounts are designed for individuals living abroad but have an income source in India, such as rent, investment, business operations, etc. You can conveniently deposit all your income in India in an NRO account in Indian denominations and use it on your visits. Up to $ 1 million USD can be repatriated through these accounts in one financial year.
· NRE (Non-resident external) account
With an NRE account, you can deposit your foreign earnings in an Indian bank account in INR. These accounts are consideredideal for sending moneyto India as the funds are fully and freely repatriable in nature. An NRE account offers very high liquidity and allows the complete repatriation of funds in India into the country of your residence.
· FCNR (Foreign currency non-resident) account
An FCNR account is a deposit account for your foreign currency earnings. Using these accounts, you can earn tax-free interest and avoid currency fluctuations for security. These accounts also offer full repatriation of your funds back to your resident country.
If you are an Indian national living abroad, opening an NRI bank account is crucial to enjoying financial benefits in your home country. Moreover, you can conveniently send money to your loved ones without hassles. Also, you can use the repatriation facility whenever you wish to move funds back to your country of residence. However, make sure to go through the FEMA regulations and the terms and conditions of your bank to have a flawless banking experience.
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