Transfer and repatriate funds easily with your NRE Rupee Current Account. Convenient banking options make your account accessible to you from anywhere in the world.
To deposit money in your NRE Current Account, you can:
You need to maintain an Average Quarterly Balance (AQB) is the average balance you need to maintain in your account (s) over a period of 3 months. of Rs. 25,000/-. In case your Average Quarterly Balance (AQB) is the average balance you need to maintain in your account (s) over a period of 3 months. dips below the required amount, a fee of Rs 750 per quarter will be charged.
| Funds Transfer charges | Remittances up to Rs.50,000/- per day: Free Above Rs.50,000/- per day Rs.0.40 per Rs.1,000/- or part thereof of the entire amount |
| International Debit Card | Annual Fee: Rs.100/- Issuance Charge: Rs.100/- |
| Transactions on VISA/PLUS ATM locations internationally | Cash Withdrawal: Rs.110/- Balance Inquiry: Rs. 10/- Canara Bank Cash Withdrawals: Rs.100/- |
Incase, you cannot come to our branch for account opening and you reside in a non FATF country, all photocopies of the above documents to be attested by Indian Embassy or by a Notary.
Incase,you cannot come to our branch for account opening and you reside in a FATF country, then either all photocopies of the above documents to be attested by an Indian Embassy or Notary or by a Banker overseas If the documents are not certified then all documents need to be self signed and submitted along with one additional document.
You are eligible if you are a non-resident individual of Indian nationality or of Indian origin.
| In what currency is my NRE Current Account be maintained? |
Your NRE Current Account is maintained in Indian Rupees.
| What is the minimum amount with which I can open an NRE Current Account? |
The minimum amount required to open an NRE Current Account is INR 25,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency. You would be required to maintain an Average Quarterly Balance of INR 25,000/- only.
| What is the frequency of interest payment on my NRE Current Account? |
No interest is payable.
| What do I get against my NRE Current Account? |
You will get a cheque book and an International Debit Card against your NRE Current Account.
| Can I repatriate funds in my NRE Current Account? |
Yes. The principal and interest earned on NRE Current Account are fully repatriable.
| What taxes am I liable to pay if I have an NRE Current Account? |
As per current guidelines, funds in NRE Current Account are exempted from income tax in India.
| Can I transfer funds between NRE Current Accounts? |
Yes. Transfer of funds from NRE Current Accounts is allowed for bonafide personal purposes such as personal expenses, education of children, and gifts.
| If I am visiting India, can I use Travellers Cheques or foreign currency to open an account or credit my existing NRE Current Account? |
Travellers Cheques can be used to credit/open the account. If the foreign currency notes brought by you exceed USD 5,000/- or the combined value of Travellers Cheques and notes exceed USD 10,000/-, then you have to submit a Currency Declaration Form (CDF) to the customs authorities on arrival in India. You must produce the CDF for endorsement by the Bank when you submit the money for opening/credit to an Account.
| Can I appoint a mandate holder for my NRE Current Account? |
Yes. You can appoint a mandate holder for NRE Current Account. You can also choose to provide the mandate holder with an ATM Card.
| How can I send a remittance for credit of funds in my NRE Current Account? |
Please click here to know more about remittances to your NRE Current Account in India.
| What are the payment services available for my NRE Current Account? |
With HDFC Bank's Payment Services, you can bid goodbye to queues and paper work. Our range of payment options makes it easy for you to pay for a variety of utilities and services. Please click here to know more about Payment Services.
| How do I access my NRE Current Account while I am abroad? |
You can access your NRO Savings Account through NetBanking and PhoneBanking.
Netbanking
Phonebanking