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FCNR(B) FD & RFC FD Interest Rates

 

Stay updated with the latest interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR)(B) and Resident Foreign Currency (RFC) Fixed Deposits designed to help NRIs and returning NRIs grow their foreign earnings efficiently.

 

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Premature withdrawal of FNCR (B) Deposit:

  • Before completion of 1 year: No interest will be payable and no penalty will be levied.
  • After completion of 1 year: On premature withdrawal of the deposit, Interest shall be paid at the rate applicable to the amount and period for which the deposit remained with the bank and no penalty will be levied
  • Important Update: Effective Jun 01, 2023, FCNR Deposits will not be offered in HKD. Existing FCNR Deposits booked under HKD which are due for auto-renewal will not be auto-renewed. Please contact your Relationship Manager or call our Customer Care and submit instructions for maturity credits.

 

RFC Fixed Deposit Interest Rates

Interest rates (percent per annum) w.e.f April 23rd, 2026
CurrencyUSDGBP
Overnight and upto 30 days********
30 days to less than 6 months0.750.25
6 months to less than 1 year1.000.50
12 months < 24 months3.854.10
>= 24 months to < 36 months3.353.85
36 months3.00NA

 

  • On premature withdrawal including partial withdrawal of the RFC deposits, Interest shall be paid at the rate applicable to the amount and period for which the deposit remained with the bank, less 1% penalty.

FCNR(B) FD FAQs

Are interest earnings from FCNR(B) and RFC FDs taxable in India?

Interest earned on FCNR(B) FDs is tax-free in India, while interest earned on RFC FDs is taxable as per Indian laws

How are FCNR deposit interest rates calculated?

FCNR deposit interest rates are calculated based on a 360-days calendar year. The interest is compounded every 180 days. Besides this, the rates are set by banks based on international benchmarks, the deposit currency, tenure and the bank’s internal pricing policies.

How is the interest rate determined for FCNR (B) deposits?

The FCNR (B) deposit interest rates are determined based on overnight or short-term benchmarks like SOFR/LIBOR. This is for specific currencies and a spread set by banks under RBI guidelines.

Can interest rates change mid-tenure?

The interest rate is determined at the time of booking and it cannot change mid-term. Thus, the funds are also protected from market fluctuations.