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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.
The FIRST Global Savings Account is a unique non-resident savings account offered by IDFC FIRST Bank under the IFSC framework at GIFT City. It is tailored for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and allows you to hold your foreign currency earnings. This account enables NRIs to deposit, maintain, and repatriate funds freely, backed by the regulatory environment of GIFT City, which mirrors international financial standards. Alongside global banking access, it offers you attractive returns, minimal paperwork, and the confidence of banking with one of India’s leading financial institutions. It’s the ideal choice for managing offshore income with efficiency and being able to manage your entire banking one single app! This account enables NRIs to deposit, maintain, and repatriate funds freely, backed by the regulatory environment of GIFT City, which mirrors international financial standards. Alongside global banking access, it offers you attractive returns, minimal paperwork, and the confidence of banking with one of India’s leading financial institutions. It’s the ideal choice for managing offshore income with efficiency and being able to manage your entire banking one single app! Read more
The FIRST Global Savings Account is packed with several attractive features, making it a convenient and
rewarding banking solution for NRIs:
Earn Attractive/Competitive interest rates on your savings deposit, credited every month for enhanced financial growth.
Enjoy unrestricted repatriation of funds to your country of residence whenever required.
Maintain your funds in major foreign currencies like USD and EUR, eliminating the need for conversions.
Enjoy zero-fee banking on FIRST Global Savings Account and save more on banking services.
Interest earned is tax-exempt under current Indian tax laws for GIFT City savings accounts.
Your existing relationship manager continues being mapped to your GIFT City accounts also.
Single Mobile App to manage your entire banking
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
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 are available to existing NRI customers of IDFC FIRST Bank.
If you’re an existing NRI customer, please get in touch with your relationship manager.
For existing customers only an application form will be required.
You can hold deposits in major foreign currencies in your FIRST Global Savings Account. The supported currencies currently include:
These options enable you to manage your global income without worrying about exchange rate conversions.
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.
NRIs, OCI cardholders, and PIOs are eligible to open NRI Global Savings 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.
You can maintain balances in major foreign currencies such as US Dollars (USD) and Euros (EUR).
You’ll enjoy competitive rates on your foreign currency balance with monthly interest credits. The rate of interest is the same irrespective of the amount of funds you hold in GIFT City account. Please check our interest rates link on the website to stay updated with the latest information.
No, the interest earned on the FIRST Global Savings Account is currently not taxable in India, as per the prevailing regulations applicable. However, taxation may apply in your country of residence, and it is advisable to consult a tax advisor for jurisdiction-specific implications.
No minimum balance is required, and there are no non-maintenance charges.
Yes, funds can be transferred between your NRE accounts and your FIRST Global Savings Account. You can use Pay Abroad feature in your IDFC Bank Mobile Application add your Gift City account as a Beneficiary to initiate a transfer online.
Yes funds can be transferred between your Overseas accounts and your FIRST Global Savings Account. Click here to know the Correspondent banks details.
Yes. Both your principal and interest are fully repatriable without any restrictions.
Yes, you can transfer funds within GIFT CITY account provided both the accounts are held with IDFC Bank and transactions being carried out are within the same currency. Transfer threshold limit post payee addition would be applicable.
Nominee can be added online using our mobile banking services. Alternatively, To add a nominee, you can fill out the Nomination Form available on the website and submit the same to IDFC FIRST bank. The process is simple and secure, ensuring your deposit is assigned as per your wishes.
Your GIFT CITY Account statement will be enclosed as part of the combined account statement sent to you on monthly basis.
Yes. You can share your NRI Global savings account details to your employer to get foreign currency salary credited into you NRI Global savings account. You need to share IFDFC FIRST Global savings account number along with correspondent banks details with your employer. Click here to know the Correspondent banks details.
IDFC Bank will not levy any charges for transferring funds from NRI Global savings account to your Overseas account. However intermediary or correspondent bank charges (if any) may be applicable.
IDFC Bank will not levy any charges for credits funds received via Inward remittance. However intermediary or correspondent bank charges (if any) may be applicable.
As of now the said functionality is not available.
Yes, both Savings and Deposits Accounts can be opened in joint names provided all holders are NRI. It can be opened with mode of operation under either or Survivor / anyone or survivor mode.
Debit card and Chequebook will not be provided with the NRI Global savings Account.