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Our Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) account is designed to meet the unique financial requirements of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). An FCNR fixed deposit lets NRIs hold their savings in foreign currencies, thus, safeguarding their wealth from exchange rate fluctuations. It offers attractive interest rates and tax-exempt interest in India, ensuring that NRIs can maximize their returns while maintaining financial stability.
Read moreFurthermore, FCNR deposits, including the principal amount and interest earned on it, is fully repatriable, enabling easy fund accessibility anywhere in the world. The IDFC FIRST Bank FCNR account supports multiple foreign currencies, offering flexibility and convenience. By opening an IDFC FIRST Bank FCNR account, you can enjoy the dual benefits of secure and profitable returns on your foreign income with financial flexibility across borders.
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You can open an FCNR account in five major currencies: USD (US Dollar), GBP (British Pound), EUR (Euro), AUD (Australian Dollar), and SGD (Singapore Dollar).
Maintain FCNR deposits in select foreign currency to prevent losses from exchange rate changes.
Interest earned on FCNR deposits is completely exempt from Indian Income tax, helping you maximize your returns without tax liability in India.
Your deposits are auto-renewed upon maturity, ensuring continuous growth of your investments without any manual intervention.
Both the principal amount and the interest earned on your FCNR deposits are fully and freely repatriable.
Active NRE Account holders can book FCNR deposit through the following ways:
Send an email from registered email ID to your RM.
Visit nearest branch for booking an NRE FD when in India.
Opening an NRE Savings Account online is the first step to booking your FCNR FD — simple, secure, and seamless!
Click on ‘Open Account’ and enter your mobile number and Email address.
Fill in your details and upload your certified KYC documents along with photo and signature.
Your account will be opened on successful verification of the documents.
Non-Resident Indians
Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
Overseas Citizen India (OCI)
Seafarers working on International Vessels
Oil Rig Employees working on International Offshore Projects
Explore our range of NRI Fixed Deposit products to make an informed choice.
Your FCNR deposit will be maintained in the specified currencies chosen at the time of booking the deposit. The currencies are USD, GBP, EURO, AUD and SGD.
As per current guidelines, the principal amount as well as interest earned on FCNR deposit is exempted from Income tax in India.
Yes, the funds held in your FCNR deposit are fully and freely repatriable (both principal and Interest).
For earning interest on your FCNR Fixed Deposit, it needs to be active for at least one year.
Yes, you can open FCNR Fixed Deposit jointly with Non-Resident Indians/Persons of Indian Origin. You can also hold your FCNR deposit jointly with a resident relative on ‘Former or Survivor’ basis only.
Funding your FCNR deposit can be done in the following ways:
• Foreign Currency Remittances from overseas
• Funds from any other FCNR or NRE account in any bank in India
Yes, premature withdrawal of FCNR Deposit is permissible. On premature withdrawal, Interest will be calculated at the applicable rate (on the date of placement of deposit), for the period the deposit has run. Premature Withdrawal Penalty shall be Nil.
Yes, you can transfer funds from your existing FCNR deposit to open an NRE / NRO account.
For detailed information on tenure and interest rates of FCNR deposits, Click here.
The minimum amount needed to open a FCNR deposit is 1,000 in respective USD, GBP, EUR, AUD and SGD currencies.
No, you will not get cheque book and global debit card with your FCNR deposit. You shall get a fixed deposit advice on booking an FCNR deposit.
You can access your FCNR deposit through Net Banking and Mobile Banking App.
FCNR deposits can be auto - renewed upon maturity at prevailing rates. PAN should be updated on bank records in order renew the FD automatically on maturity.
Yes, you can avail nomination facilities in your FCNR deposit. A nominee can either be resident or non-resident as desired by the account holder.
The interest on FCNR deposits is compounded at intervals of 180 days each and thereafter for the remaining actual number of days. The principal is increased to include the interest earned during the previous 180 days.
You can book an FCNR deposit account by reaching out to any IDFC FIRST Bank representative or connecting with your Relationship Manager.
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