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- Account for Self-employed professionals
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Seafarer Account – Specialised Banking for Mariners
Are you a seafarer or merchant navy professional looking for a reliable way to manage your finances while sailing the seas? The IDFC FIRST Bank Seafarer Account is crafted just for you; a Rupee-denominated NRI savings account designed to simplify banking, maximise savings, and provide unmatched flexibility. Whether you’re aboard international vessels, oil rigs, or cruise liners, this account ensures your hard-earned money is secure, accessible, and growing.
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Earn Monthly Interest
Grow your savings with monthly interest credits for steady returns.
High interest rates
Maximize your earnings with attractive interest rates up to 6.50% p.a.* on your savings. Whether you opt for an NRE account (tax-free interest) or an NRO account, your money works harder for you while you’re away.
Seamless Fund Repatriation
Send money home quickly and securely. NRE Seafarer accounts are fully repatriable, while NRO Seafarer accounts have a USD 1 million repatriation limit every financial year.
Joint Account Flexibility
Open an account with another NRI or a Resident Indian on former or survivor basis.
Mandate Holder Privileges
Authorize a trusted person to manage your account in your absence.
Seamless Digital Banking Anytime, Anywhere
Manage your finances from anywhere with our revolutionary mobile banking app. From fund transfers to bill payments, access over 250+ features securely, 24/7.
Free Visa Signature Debit Card
Enjoy hassle-free withdrawals with a complimentary Visa Signature Debit Card.
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Complimentary domestic airport lounge access, twice every quarter
Personal Accident Insurance cover of ₹35 Lakh and Air Accident Insurance cover of ₹1 Crore
Higher daily purchase limit of ₹6 Lakh and higher daily ATM withdrawal limit of ₹2 Lakh
Free and unlimited ATM transactions: at any bank, anywhere in India
100% digital convenience
Enjoy remote processing for all banking transactions from anywhere, anytime with our award winning mobile banking app!
Open Your Seafarer Account Now in 3 Simple Steps!
Open an IDFC FIRST Bank Seafarers Account in a few steps:
Click on Open Account or visit your nearest IDFC FIRST Bank branch in India and carry all the requisite self-attested KYC documents.
Our branch employee will guide you through each step of the account opening process.
Submit the application form with the relevant documentation
Eligibility for IDFC FIRST Bank Seafarer Account - Seafarers working on
International vessels
Merchant navy
Cruise liners
Oil rigs
Documents you need
Identity Proof
- Indian Passport
Address Proof
Any one of the following documents mentioning your Indian address:
- Passport
- Driving license
- Voter ID/Electoral card
- Aadhaar Card
Non-Resident Status Proof
Continuous Discharge Certificate with Valid contract letter for seafarer/ Oil rig specific contract letter with VISA
Tax related
- Permanent Account Number (PAN)
- FATCA-related fields on the application form
Other Documents
Recent colour photograph, an image of your signature (only for online applications)
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Seafarer FAQs
How do I access my IDFC FIRST Bank NRI Seafarer account online?
You can access your NRI mariner account through internet banking or via the mobile app.
After your account has been opened, you will receive an e-mail with your Customer ID and your mobile number. Simply follow the steps mentioned at https://my.idfcbank.com/start to complete the process. Our mobile app allows you to create a user ID and PIN. It is also M-PIN/Biometric authentication enabled so you can log in easily.
Please note that your password should be:
- • Easy to remember, yet discreet and not decipherable to others
- • A minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 characters long
- • Alphanumeric
- Without blank spaces
- • Without the following special characters: ", <, >, /, &, %
How do I update my contact information?
Please ensure that your contact information with the Bank is up-to-date at all times. You can update your e-mail address through internet banking. You can update your mobile number by sending an email to nriservice@idfcfirstbank.com from your registered e-mail ID. Before updating your mobile number, we will contact you on your registered mobile number to verify your request and identity.
What documents are required to establish I am an NRI when opening a mariners account?
Identity proof
Indian Passport
Non-Resident Status Proof
Continuous Discharge Certificate with valid contract letter for seafarer/ Oil rig specific contract letter with VISA
Address Proof:
Any one of the following documents mentioning your overseas address
- • Passport
- • Driving licence
- • Voter ID/Electoral card
- • Letter issued by the National Population Register containing details of name and address
- • Job card issued by NREGA duly signed by an officer of the State Government
Tax related:
- • PAN / Form 60,
- • FATCA-related fields on the application form
Other Documents:
Recent colour photograph, an image of your signature (only for online applications)
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