You can convert your Savings Account (i.e. Resident Account) into an NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) Account using any of the 2 modes given below:
- 1. DIY (Do It Yourself) Mode:
- Log into your Internet Banking account and follow this path
- Login > Customer Service > Service Request > Click on ‘Convert your SB account to NRO Account’
- 2. Assisted Mode:
- While filling in the relationship details, please mention the Resident Account number(s) to be converted to NRO Account(s). The Account number(s) will remain same for your convenience.
In case you simultaneously hold a Non-Resident Account and a Resident Account and your status is Non-Resident Indian, you will have to convert your Resident Account to an NRO Account as per the applicable FEMA guidelines. Please fill in a Resident-to-NRO conversion request form.
Note:
After the conversion of your Resident Savings Account to an NRO Savings Account, your Account Number will remain the same and funds from the Resident Savings Account will be automatically transferred to the NRO Savings Account. In case your address is India has not changed, you will not be required to submit an address proof. However, if it has changed, then you will be required to submit the address proof of the changed address. The address proof of the Current Address (i.e. overseas address) has to be mandatorily submitted.