Women Savings Account

What’s in store for you?

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Key Features of NRE Seafarer Account

Account Benefits

  • Specially designed account for Mariner's/Crew Members working for Foreign Shipping Company
  • *Zero Balance NRE Account
  • *Favourable exchange rates for foreign salary deposits
  • *Customised Seafarer International Platinum Debit Card
  • Benefit from tax-exempt interest earnings on your account
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Exclusive Privileges

  • Receive Personal Accidental Death Cover with your Seafarer Platinum Debit Card. Click here for more information
  • Free Mandate holder facility
  • Free ATM/Debit Card for Mandate holder
  • Enjoy complimentary access to airport lounges across India with your Seafarer International Platinum Debit Card.* Click here for more information
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Funds Transfer

  • Transfer funds from abroad, in any freely convertible foreign currency.
  • Present foreign currency notes or traveller's cheques you brought during your visit to India.
  • Remit the amount directly from your Company's Salary or overseas bank account.
  • Transfer funds from an existing NRE/FCNR account held at other banks in India.
Telegraphic/Wire Transfer

Accessibility

  • Withdraw cash effortlessly and shop globally with the Seafarer International Platinum Debit Card, specially designed for you.
  • Enjoy banking anytime, anywhere with our MobileBanking, NetBanking, PhoneBanking services, and our extensive branch and ATM network.
  • Appoint a mandate holder to manage your account on your behalf.
Funds Transfer through Cheques/Demand Drafts/Traveller’s Cheques

Additional Information

  • An NRI Seafarer Account is a specialised banking solution designed for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) seafarers who spend extended periods at sea. This account offers a range of benefits tailored to the unique financial needs of seafarers, including tax-free interest earnings, seamless international fund transfers, and easy online account management.

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Most Important Terms & Conditions

  • *The (Most Important Terms and Conditions) for each of our banking offerings features all the specific terms and conditions that govern their use. You must go through it thoroughly to fully understand the terms and conditions applicable to any banking product you choose.

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Documents required to get you started

Here is the list of documents you need to apply:

Seafarer Proof

  • Valid contract copy (Seafarer going on fresh contract)
  • Previous Contract Copy (Seafarer returning from previous journey)

Identity & Address Proof

  • PAN / PAN Acknowledgement or Form 60 (in absence of PAN)
  • Latest Passport size photograph
  • Indian Address Proof Mandatory as the same will be updated Mailing address.
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More About NRE Seafarer Accounts

  • Transfer funds from abroad in any freely convertible foreign currency.

  • Present foreign currency notes or traveller's cheques you brought during your visit to India.

  • Remit the amount directly from your Company's Salary or overseas bank account.

  • Transfer funds from an existing NRE/FCNR account held at other banks in India.

  • Withdraw cash effortlessly and shop globally with the Seafarer International Platinum Debit Card, specially designed for you.

  • Enjoy banking anytime, anywhere with our MobileBanking, NetBanking, PhoneBanking services, and our extensive branch and ATM network.

  • Appoint a mandate holder to manage your account on your behalf.

  • Zero Balance NRE Account

  • Favourable exchange rates for foreign salary deposits.

  • Customised Seafarer International Platinum Debit Card.

  • Enjoy complimentary access to airport lounges across India with your Seafarer International Platinum Debit Card. 

  • Receive Personal Accidental Death Cover with your Seafarer Platinum Debit Card.

  • Free Mandate holder facility.

  • Free ATM/Debit Card for Mandate holder.

  • Benefit from tax-exempt interest earnings on your account. 

  • You can open an NRE Seafarer Account online with HDFC Bank by visiting your nearest branch. Simply click here to locate an HDFC Bank branch near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NRE Seafarer Account from HDFC Bank is specially designed for Mariners/Crew Members working for Foreign Shipping Companies. It offers zero balance, preferential conversion rates on foreign currency salary credit, and a specially designed Seafarer International Platinum Debit Card.

Yes, a seafarer can open an NRI account with HDFC Bank. In fact, seafarers can open both NRE (Non-Resident External) and NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) accounts to cater to their different income sources and repatriation needs.

The eligibility for the NRE Seafarer Account at HDFC Bank is for Non-Resident individuals of Indian nationality or Persons of Indian origin.