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NRE Fixed Account
 
Frequently Asked Questions


1. Who is an NRI?
2. Who is a PIO?
3. How can I open an NRE Fixed Deposit?
4. What are the documents that I have to submit to open an NRE Fixed Deposit?
5. What is the minimum amount with which I can open a NRE Fixed Deposit?
6. Are my NRE Fixed Deposits funds repatriable?
7. Are they taxable in India?
8. Can I open my account in any currency?
9. What is the tenure for which I can open a NRE Fixed Deposit?
10. Can I have a nominee for my NRE Fixed Deposit?
11. Can I appoint a mandate holder for my fixed deposits account?
12. Can I have a joint account holder for this account?
13. What will happen to my deposit once it matures and I forget about it?
14. Can I get loans against my fixed deposits?
15. Will I get a cheque book and an ATM-cum-debit card when I open an NRE Fixed Deposit?
16. Can I close my NRE Fixed deposit prematurely?





 
Who is an NRI?
An NRI is an Indian citizen who stays outside India:
(a) for purposes of carrying out employment or any business or vocation;
(b) under circumstances indicating an intention to stay outside India for an uncertain duration;
(c) any Indian citizen deputed outside India for a temporary period in connection with employment.
 
   
   
   

Who is a PIO?
A citizen of a foreign country (other than a citizen of Bangladesh or Pakistan) is a PIO if
(a) he/ she at any time held an Indian passport; OR
(b) he/ she or either of his/ her parents or any of his/ her grandparents was a citizen of India; OR
(c) spouse (not being a citizen of Bangladesh or Pakistan) of an Indian citizen or (a) or (b) above.
 
   
   
   
How can I open an Account?
You can open an NRE Fixed Account by applying online or by downloading the account opening form, filling it up and mailing it with relevant documents to our India address:

ICICI Bank Ltd.
RPC Mumbai,
Autumn Estate,
5th Floor, 'A' Wing,
Near Mhada, Chandivali, Andheri (E),
Mumbai - 400 072, INDIA.
Incase of further queries, please contact us through Email Us

If you are an NRI in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and UAE, now you no longer have to incur expensive courier charges to send us your documents, you can simply post them to the local P.O. Box in your respective countries.

Note: The P.O. Box is a service offered by ICICI Bank India, and any of the overseas branches or Representative Offices are not involved in this service.

Click here to learn more about the P.O. Box Service

 
   
   
   
What are the documents that I have to submit to open an NRE Fixed Deposit?
Please click here to know the documentation requirements for opening an NRE Fixed Deposit.
 
   
   
   
What is the minimum amount with which I can open a NRE Fixed Deposit?
The minimum amount to open an NRE Fixed Deposit is INR 25,000
 
   
   
   
Are my NRE Fixed Deposits funds repatriable?
Yes, the principal amount and interest earned are fully repatriable.
 
   
   
   
Are they taxable in India?
NRE fixed deposits are not taxable in India.
 
   
   
   

Can I open my account in any currency?
Yes you can open your account in any currency. We will convert your currency into INR and open the NRE Fixed Deposit. Your NRE Fixed Deposits will be maintained in only INR

 
   
   
   
What is the tenure for which I can open a NRE Fixed Deposit?
You can maintain an NRE Fixed Deposit for 1-10 years.
 
   
   
   
Can I have a nominee for my NRE Fixed Deposit?
Yes, you can have a nominee for the account.
 
   
   
   
Can I appoint a mandate holder for my fixed deposits accounts?
No, a mandate holder can be appointed only for operating a savings account.
 
   
   
   
Can I have a joint account holder for this account?
You can hold the account jointly with other Non-Resident Indian(s).
 
   
   
   
What will happen to my deposit once it matures and I forget about it?
We will automatically renew the Fixed Deposits and it will keep earning you attractive interest rates.
 
   
   
   
Can I get loans against my fixed deposits?
Yes, you can get up to 90% of your fixed deposit as loan. Maximum loan permitted is Rs 20 Lacs.
 
   
   
   
Will I get a cheque book and an ATM-cum-Debit Card when I open an NRE Fixed Deposit?
No, you will not get a cheque book or an ATM cum Debit Card with your NRE Fixed Deposit account.
 
   
   
   
Can I close my NRE FD prematurely?
Yes, you can close your NRE FD before maturity. The table below provides charges that are applicable for premature closure

 Deposit Amount  Premature penalty clause on completion of one year
 < INR 100 Million  No penalty
 >= RS 100 Million  1% penalty on premature withdrawal

If the deposit is closed before 12 months from the date of deposit, no interest is payable, and thus no penalty will be charged. This is because the minimum duration of an NRE Fixed Deposit is 1 year.

Interest will be paid at the rate which is applicable for the period deposit has remained with the bank or the contracted rate, whichever is less (after adjusting the penalty as mentioned above).

Example: If a deposit below INR 100 million was originally booked for 3 yrs, and it is prematurely closed after 2.5 years, then you would get interest applicable for 2 year deposit at the time of booking the original Fixed Deposit or the 3 year rate, whichever is lesser.