FCNR

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  • Invest in 6 major global currencies.

  • Fully repatriate principal amount and interest amount.

  • Tax exemption on the entire deposit.

  • Get an overdraft on your NRO Savings or Current Account against your FCNR Fixed Deposit with the Super Saver facility.

Foreign Currency Non Resident-fixed Deposit FCNR

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Wondering if you are eligible?

You are eligible to open an HDFC Bank FCNR Deposit if

  • You are a Non-Resident Indian or Person of Indian Origin.
  • You can hold the deposit jointly with other NRIs.

Depositing money in your FCNR FD

  • Transfer funds from abroad in a freely convertible foreign currency.
  • Present foreign currency notes/travellers cheques brought in by you or Joint NRI Account holder during a visit to India.
  • Directly remit the amount through wire transfer/telegraphic transfer.
  • Transfer funds from an existing FCNR Account held in other banks.

Documents required to get you started

Proof of Identity

  • Aadhaar card
  • PAN card

Proof of Address

  • Latest utility bill
  • Passport

Proof of Income

  • Latest salary slips (for salaried individuals)
  • Income tax returns (for self-employed individuals)

Fees and Charges

Know more about the joining/renewal fees and other charges here.

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Investment amount

Open an FCNR Fixed Deposit with any of these minimum amounts of:

Currency Amount
USD 1,000
GBP 2,500
EUR 2,500
JPY 7.5 lakh
AUD 1,000
CAD 1,000

You can top up these deposits with the same minimum amounts

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Repatriation

  • Fully repatriate principal and interest amount.
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Taxation

  • Tax exemption on the entire deposit.
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Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for a Foreign Currency Non- Resident (FCNR) Fixed Deposit in India:

  1. Check if you qualify.
  2. Apply online.
  3. Submit required documents (Aadhaar, PAN, utility bill/passport, salary slips/income tax returns).
  4. Receive your FCNR Fixed Deposit confirmation.

Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) Fixed Deposit is an investment account that allows non-resident Indians (NRIs) to hold their foreign income in major global currencies.

Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) FDs offer several benefits:

1. Currency Diversification: You can invest in global currencies, reducing the risk of holding assets in a single currency.

2. Hedging against Currency Fluctuations: By locking in a fixed exchange rate, you protect your funds from adverse currency movements.

3. Attractive Interest Rates: FCNR FDs typically offer higher interest rates compared to domestic deposits, increasing your returns.

4. Repatriation: You can repatriate both the principal and interest amounts in the foreign currency chosen at the time of deposit, providing flexibility in managing your funds.

FCNR Fixed Deposit can be opened in six major global currencies including US Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars.

FCNR Fixed Deposit has a minimum tenure of one year and a maximum tenure of 5 years.

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