FCNR

FCNR Deposit Rates

Period
GBP
USD
EURO
JPY
AUD
CAD
SGD
Effective Date
1 Year- less than 2 years 3.40% 3.50% 2.00% 0.50% 3.50% 1.85% 0.80% August 1, 2026
2 years - less than 3 years 3.25% 3.25% 1.90% N/A 3.25% 2.00% 1.00% August 1, 2026
3 year to less than 4 years 5.90% 6.25% 4.50% N/A 6.25% 4.50% 3.40% August 1, 2026
4 years to less than 5 years 5.90% 6.25% 4.55% N/A 6.25% 4.50% 3.40% August 1, 2026
5 years only 5.90% 6.25% 4.55% N/A 6.25% 4.50% 3.40% August 1, 2026

 

Foreign Currency Non Resident (FCNR) deposit booked for 3 to 5 years tenure will have a lockin period of 1 year. This will be applicable to deposit booked between June 10, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

 

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

FCNR Deposits:  Existing FCNR deposits booked under GBP, EURO & JPY currencies for the tenor 1 year 1 day to 5 year and which are due for auto renewal will be auto renewed for 1 year tenor by default.

No interest will be paid if the FCNR Deposit is prematurely withdrawn before 1 year. No Penalty will be levied on premature closure of FCNR Fixed Deposit.

With effect from July 22nd, 2023, the interest rate applicable for premature withdrawal including Partial Withdrawal on FCNR Deposits will be the rate on the date of deposit booked for the period for which deposit remained with the bank and not at the contracted rate.

Prior to July 22nd, 2023, For Premature Closure (for all amounts, and for including Sweep In / Partial Withdrawal), the final rate applicable will be lower of either: a) the rate for the original /contracted tenor for which deposit has been booked or b) the base rate applicable for the tenor for which the deposit has been in force with the bank.

The base rate is the rate applicable to deposits as on the date of booking the deposit. The paid interest amount (in case of half yearly pay out mode) will be adjusted against Principal Balance of the Deposit in case of Premature withdrawal of the FCNR Deposit before 1 year. The interest is calculated on a half yearly basis. Interest for re-investment deposit is calculated every six months and the Principal is increased to include interest earned during the previous six months. Deposit will be booked upon availability of clear funds with the bank and applicable interest rate will be given as on the date of receipt of the funds by the bank.

The interest rates are applicable for fresh and renewal fixed deposits and are subject to change from time to time. Kindly check the rates before booking the FCNR Fixed Deposit. The FCNR Deposit booking request through Netbanking will be processed within 2 working days except Saturday, Sunday, Indian public holidays, International currency holidays. The actual interest rate and forex rate being applied will be the one which is prevailing at the time of processing the deposit and not at the time of receiving the request.

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Checkout the benefits

  • Invest in 7 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)

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How to book FCNR ?

Step 1:

  • NRI/PIO customer to submit a remittance request from outside India by mentioning below –

Field What to enter
Beneficiary Name <Customer’s name, as per your HDFC Bank’s records>
Beneficiary Account Number <HDFC Bank Customer ID 1234567890>
Beneficiary Bank HDFC Bank Ltd
SWIFT Code - HDFCINBBXXX

or as per your branch's location -

- Mumbai: HDFCINBBJPR
- Delhi: HDFCINBBDEL
- Bengaluru: HDFCINBBBNG
- Chennai: HDFCINBBCHE
- Hyderabad: HDFCINBBHYD
- Pune: HDFCINBBPNE
Correspondent Bank Details Click here
Additional Information
(mandatory)
Book FCNR deposit for a tenor of <___> months <___> Customer ID: <___________>


Step 2:

  • Fill FCNR booking form and ensure to choose the minimum tenure: 3 years (for higher interest rate on 6 major currencies – 1 year lockin) then form to be signed by all the holders.
  • Fill Swap window declaration (for higher interest rate on 6 major currencies – 1 year lockin) then declaration to be signed by all the holders.
  • Send both duly filled and signed form and declaration from registered email ID to RM/Branch alongwith swift copy (remittance details)

Step 3:

  • As soon as you get notified by HDFC Bank via email or Relationship manager or Branch manager stating that the foreign currency funds are received in HDFC bank’s Nostro account, kindly submit disposal instruction to your Relationship manager or Branch manager with purpose code: P0014: Receipts into NRE or FCNR accounts.

New FCNR (B) Deposit will get booked provided the request is otherwise in order.

For any assistance, reach out to your Relationship manager or Branch Manager or 24x7 NRI Phonebanking

Incase you do not hold an HDFC Bank account yet and still wish to book FCNR Deposit then send an email on fcnrswap@hdfc.bank.in

Depositing money to your account

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
SGD 2,500

You can top up these deposits with the same minimum amounts

Investment amount

Repatriation

  • Fully repatriate principal and interest amount.
Investment amount

Taxation

  • Tax exemption on the entire deposit.
Investment amount

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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