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FIRST Global
Savings Account

Overview

The FIRST Global Savings Account is a specialised non-resident account that can be opened at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), GIFT City, Gujarat. Designed exclusively for our NRI customers, this account offers attractive interest rates, seamless digital access, and regulatory benefits of GIFT City.

Key Features of the Global
Savings Account

The FIRST Global Savings Account is packed with several attractive features, making it a convenient and
rewarding banking solution for NRIs:

Attractive Interest Rate

Attractive Interest Rate

Earn Attractive/Competitive interest rates on your savings deposit, credited every month for enhanced financial growth.

Freely Repatriable

Freely Repatriable

Enjoy unrestricted repatriation of funds to your country of residence whenever required.

Multicurrency Support

Multicurrency Support

Maintain your funds in major foreign currencies like USD and EUR, eliminating the need for conversions.

Zero Fee Banking

Zero Fee Banking

Enjoy zero-fee banking on FIRST Global Savings Account and save more on banking services.

Tax Advantages

Tax Advantages

Interest earned is tax-exempt under current Indian tax laws for GIFT City savings accounts.

Dedicated Relationship Manager

Dedicated Relationship Manager

Your existing relationship manager continues being mapped to your GIFT City accounts also.

Bank From Anywhere

Bank From Anywhere

Single Mobile App to manage your entire banking

Earn Competitive Interest On Your Savings

The FIRST Global Savings Account offers a highly competitive interest rate along with transparent fee structures to suit your global banking needs.

Particulars Details
Interest Rate: USD 4.75% per annum
Interest Rate: EUR 1.50% per annum
Average Monthly Balance Requirement Zero
Fund Transfer Charges (International) Zero
Account Maintenance Charges Zero

Note: All rates and charges are subject to change as per the Bank’s discretion and applicable regulations.
Please click to view FIRST Global Saving Account interest rates

Who can open an account in GIFT City?

The FIRST Global Savings Account is exclusively available to eligible non-residents who wish to leverage GIFT City's internationally aligned banking ecosystem.

Global savings account

Global savings account are available to existing NRI customers of IDFC FIRST Bank.

Global Savings account

How to open a Global Savings account?

If you’re an existing NRI customer, please get in touch with your relationship manager.

Documents

Documents Required to Open a Global Savings Account

For existing customers only an application form will be required.

Correspondent banks details

Correspondent banks details

Schedule of Charges

Schedule of Charges

What currencies can I hold in this account?

You can hold deposits in major foreign currencies in your FIRST Global Savings Account. The supported currencies currently include:

US Dollar (USD)

US Dollar (USD)

Euro (EUR)

Euro (EUR)

These options enable you to manage your global income without worrying about exchange rate conversions.

Global Savings Account FAQs

What is the GIFT City NRI Global Savings Account?

It’s a special savings account for NRIs offered under GIFT City regulations. You can hold account in foreign currency like USD or EUR, earn attractive interest, and enjoy full flexibility for international transactions.

Who can open this NRI Global Savings Account?

NRIs, OCI cardholders, and PIOs are eligible to open NRI Global Savings Account.

How do I open and manage this account?

It’s simple and hassle free You can open the NRI Global savings account by filling a simple GIFT CITY Account opening form and submitting the same to your relationship manager or IDFC FIRST bank staff. Once the account is opened you can book deposits through your existing mobile app.

Which currencies can I keep in NRI Global Savings Account?

What interest rates will I earn?

Is the interest earned on the FIRST Global Savings Account taxable in India?

Do I need to maintain a minimum balance?

Can I transfer funds from my NRE account to the FIRST Global Savings Account and vice versa?

Can I transfer funds to my GIFT CITY Account through my overseas account?

Can I freely repatriate my money held in GIFT City account?

Can I transfer funds within GIFT CITY Accounts?

How can I add a nominee to the GIFT City accounts/ deposit?

How will I get my Account Statement for GIFT CITY accounts?

Can I share my NRI Global savings account details with my overseas employer to get my salary earned in foreign currency credited into my NRI Global savings account?

Are there any charges applicable for transferring funds from NRI Global savings account to my Overseas account?

Are there any charges applicable for transferring funds from Overseas account to my Global savings account?

Can I buy US Stocks by debiting my GIFT CITY USD account?

Can I open a GIFT City account jointly?

Will I get a debit card and chequebook with the NRI Global savings Account?