Things you should know about FCNR Deposit

  • Currency options

    FCNR FDs are offered in USD, GBP, SGD, CAD, and AUD

  • Tenure Options

    1–5 years for USD, GBP, CAD, SGD and AUD currencies

  • Tax Treatment

    Interest earned on FCNR deposits is tax-free in India.

  • Repatriation Facility 

    Both principal and interest are fully repatriable

  • Loan Facility

    Avail a loan of up to 85% of the deposit value, up to ₹5 crore, on select FCNR deposits

    *Conditions apply. Please contact the call centre/ Branch/ Relationship Manager for loan to value.

     

About FCNR

Secure Foreign Currency Savings

Protect your funds from exchange rate fluctuations with FCNR(B) ensuring stable and attractive returns in multiple currencies.

Eligibility & Account Holders

Available for NRIs , PIOs and OCIs

Convenient Booking Options

Mode FCNR(B) FD

ICICI Bank Branch

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ICICI Bank Internet Banking

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ICICI Bank iMobile App

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ICICI Bank Customer Care

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Wire Transfer

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Smart Wire

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Flexible Tenure & High Returns

  • 1 Year to 5 years for USD, GBP, CAD, SGD and AUD currencies
  • Enjoy tax-free interest in India on FCNR(B) deposits

FCNR FD FAQs

Who can open an FCNR(B) FD?

NRIs and PIOs with foreign earnings can open an FCNR(B) Fixed Deposit in permitted currencies.

What are the tenure options for FCNR(B) FDs?

1 year to 5 years for USD and 1 year to less than 3 years for GBP, SGD, CAD & AUD.

Is the interest earned on these deposits taxable in India?

Interest earned is not taxable in India.

Can I withdraw my deposit before maturity?

Yes, FCNR(B) deposit booked with original tenor of 12 months to < 36 months can be withdrawn before maturity.

  • Before completion of 12 months: No interest will be payable and no penalty will be levied..
  • After completion of 12 months: On premature withdrawal of the deposit, Interest shall be paid at the rate applicable, on the date of deposit booking, to the amount and period for which the deposit remained with the bank and no penalty will be levied

FCNR(B) deposit booked with original tenor of >= 36 months to <= 60 months deposit have a lock-in period of 12 months

  • If such deposit is prematurely withdrawn after completion of the lock-in period, including partial withdrawal, interest shall be paid at the rate applicable, on the date of deposit booking, to the amount and period for which the deposit remained with the bank, less 1% penalty

How can I book FCNR(B)?

You can apply FCNR FD via Internet Banking, iMobile App, ICICI Bank Branch, Customer Care, or Wire Transfer.